Conditions
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Should I be worried about my Swollen Ankle?
A swollen ankle is a very common symptom. There are many possible underlying conditions and diseases, which may cause a swollen ankle. It is therefore important to know when there is cause for concern, and you need to see a doctor…
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Symptoms of ACL tear
Have you injured your knee? You may be interested to know what the symptoms of an ACL tear are Especially if you are a sports person, the thought of an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tear probably fills you with dread.…
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Reactive Arthritis
What do you need to know about reactive arthritis? Reactive arthritis is not a very common disease. It occurs in only 30 people out of every 100 000 worldwide. Men are more often affected. 3 out of 4 patients with this diagnosis are…
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Bursitis of the hip – which type do you have?
The two most common forms of bursitis of the hip, easily explained What is bursitis? A bursa is a small fluid filled, jelly like sac, which lies between a bone and a tendon. Bursae are found all over the body.…
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Bursitis of the Hip
Do you think you may have bursitis of the hip? The condition and causes simply explained What is bursitis of the hip? The bursa is a fluid filled sac which lies between the bone and the muscles. If it becomes…
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What is Degenerative Arthritis?
Degenerative arthritis, is often called degenerative joint disease. It is the most common form of arthritis, and is also called osteoarthritis (OA) – some people simply talk about “arthritis”. It can affect many joints at the same time, or it may…
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Have I got Osteoarthritis?
The Most Important Symptoms of Osteoarthritis According to the WHO, osteoarthritis is the single most common cause of disability worldwide. The symptoms of osteoarthritis are as a result of “wear and tear” of the joint cartilage, which eventually – over months or years –…
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Do I need a Knee Assessment?
Is it important that I see a doctor or physical therapist for a knee assessment? What will they ask me, and what will they look for? As a physiotherapist, I so often get a call from someone asking “What is wrong…
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Why is my Knee Swollen and Sore? The causes of knee pain
Why your knee is painful or swollen, simply explained There are many parts of the knee, or even conditions, which may be the cause of your knee pain and swelling. Read this article written by our in-house physiotherapist, to get a…
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Arthritis facts you need to know
With over 200 different types, “arthritis” is a broad ranging term… Arthritis is a broad description of inflammation in one or more joints in the body. Arthritis, in actual fact, refers to more than 200 different conditions with the main symptom being joint pain and stiffness. …
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