In this article I wanted to discuss this as a concept as (rightfully so) getting more active is something we seen pushed in the media. The aim of this is not to scare or stop you from having these conversations with your patients - quite the opposite. It's about discussing exercise in a healthy way
FCPs are well positioned with longer appointments to address issues that involve lifestyle modification advice but also the evidence shows most of this group of patients will present after a fragility fracture so they will present often with pain/needing MSK management so would be streamlined to us.
Secondary Osteoporosis is the demineralisation and subsequent weakening of the bones causes by medical conditions, procedures and medications
How many times have you heard that patients should avoid running as it causes/worsens knee Osteoarthritis? This article is an evidence-based look at running and its association (or not) with osteoarthritis.
The ACL cross bracing protocol is a novel idea and not intensely studied so why do I think we should be excited about it? Plus... what the heck is it?
Why should you promote to your patients the idea of exercising outdoors? Does this in fact have any more benefits over exercising indoors when we have so much wonderful tech available to make it feel (sort of) the same? Exercise is exercise, right?
How can we prevent burn out of FCP's? Here I explore this is more detail using my own personal experiences of mental health struggles and present some practical tips on dealing with and recognising burn out or when things are getting too much
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury (ACL injury) is a common injury for younger athletes. Should they have surgery or should they have conservative management with physio? This article explore that topic in detail
Barefoot running. Is it all marketing hype? Should I be doing it? What is it all about? Is there any scientific basis? What are the risks and benefits? Give this a read and find out!
So quite proud of this little research review! I produced this quick read of the article for our Pure Physiotherapy email blast and I must say there is no better feeling of it being approved and sent out!! Especially when it is on such a hot topic as runners, their
Brief infographic on the key points on Patella Tendinopathy I feel this is key condition what is often misdiagnosed and often Patellofemoral pain is diganosed more as Tendinopathy - hopefully this will help you recognise this and change your practice like it did for me!