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VMO Taping - Does it work?
I am interested to know if anyone has regular success with VMO taping for Anterior Knee Pain. My experience of anterior knee pain is that the knee often falls into a valgus position due to foot bio-mechanics or weakness around the hip. I usually find there is weakness with-in the hips abductors and by improving strength [...]
Orthotics v’s Pronation control trainers
What are peoples thoughts on trainers with built-in pronation control versus using orthotics in neutral running shoes. I’ve recently been on a seminar day on running and the podiatrist was suggesting that it might even be a good idea to buy three different makes of running shoes( with the appropriate control for your feet) and [...]
Recruitment for Newbies!
Hi
I was keen to find out how many vacancies people have for newly qualifying Band 5’s. This is the time of year, if not before, where thousands of students start looking for jobs. It has been widly reported over the last few years the lack of jobs and I just wanted to get an idea [...]
Accelerated Rotator Cuff Protocols
Hi All
This post is to see what experience you have of rotator cuff repairs post-op. I am trying to find whether the consultants you work with follow the G.O.S.T. guidelines or their own. Also are they conservative or are they happy for a quicker rehabilitation. There are 2 views where I work. The first is [...]
Acupuncture - Past or Present for Physio’s?
Following a discussion with colleagues last week, it became apparent that the number of physiotherapists practicing Acupuncture in our NHS department had dropped significantly. The general consensus was that it had some benefit but other modalities may be used in the first instance. There are now 4 physio’s instead of 8 who still use Acupuncture. Of [...]
ACL rehab for rugby( Draft only)
This is a draft of some information for a patient booklet on acl rehab. Any thoughts welcome. Still in the draft phases so needs editing and pictures adding.
Sport Specific Rehab for Acl : End stage: Rugby
Rugby places high physical stresses on the knee and ACL due to the forces from contact in tackle situations, from [...]
How many exercises do you give?
This is an interesting question and one which leaves physiotherapists divided. Experience has led me to give upto 3 exercises at any one time. I feel this is achievable for most patients at least once a day. I used to give more but when asked to show me the exercises, patients often forgot at least 1 exercise [...]
