Unexplained swelling can often be concerning, as it causes pain, heaviness and can limit your function. There are several conditions which can cause this unexplained swelling, and they can be treated very effectively with some specialist physiotherapy services now...
I am often asked by my patients what causes night cramps in their muscles. The cause of cramps is active trigger points in the muscle group affected. It can occur in any muscle in the body but predominantly it affects the muscles in the legs: the calf muscles, the...
Sit on the side of the bed with legs bent. Let your head and trunk down onto the bed so that you are lying on your side. Bring your legs up onto the bed while remaining on your side. Shuffle over onto your back while keeping your knees bent. Place your legs flat one...
Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) or “economy class syndrome” is a term used to describe a partial or near full clot of a major blood vessel. It occurs most often as a result of prolonged immobility in a limb, leading to stasis of circulation, giving it opportunity to...
