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Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
Articles on knee, shoulder, hip and ankle problems, post-surgical rehabilitation and safe recovery from orthopaedic injuries.
Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
Chiropractic vs Manual Therapy: What's the Difference?
Chiropractic and manual therapy are often confused. Both are done with the hands, but their approaches and frameworks differ.
6 September 2026 · 2 min read
Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
What Is Plantar Fasciitis, and How Does It Differ from a Heel Spur?
The sharp heel pain on the first step in the morning is often assumed to be a heel spur. But the real name for this condition is plantar fasciitis, and the two aren't the same thing.
6 September 2026 · 2 min read
Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
Flat Feet: A Problem, or Not? When to Act
Flat feet aren't a disease in most people and cause no complaint. The real question is whether they're leading to a problem.
6 September 2026 · 2 min read
Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
How Is ESWT Integrated into a Training Programme?
In athletes, ESWT isn't a standalone treatment — it's part of the training plan. Which day is it applied on, and how does it combine with strength work?
6 September 2026 · 1 min read
Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
Living With Knee Osteoarthritis (Cartilage Wear)
"Osteoarthritis" sounds like irreversible damage. But with the right management, most people live an active life with pain under control.
6 September 2026 · 2 min read
Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
Golfer's and Tennis Elbow: Difference and Treatment
Even though their names come from sport, these two conditions are seen most often in people who don't play sport at all. Both are overuse of the elbow tendons.
1 September 2026 · 3 min read
Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
How Does Rehabilitation Work After Meniscus Surgery?
Not all meniscus surgeries are the same; the rehabilitation programme is built differently from the start depending on the type of surgery performed.
20 August 2026 · 2 min read
Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
What Are the Return-to-Play Criteria After ACL Surgery?
The number of months since surgery isn't the right measure for returning to play. What actually matters is whether the knee passes a set of measurable tests.
20 August 2026 · 2 min read
Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
Runner's Knee: Why the Source Is Usually the Hip
In most runners with knee pain, the real problem is a lack of hip strength. Treating just the knee doesn't fix it for good.
2 August 2026 · 1 min read
Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
Post-Surgical Rehab in Athletes: Surgery Is Only Halfway
A good surgeon makes the surgery successful. Getting back onto the field with confidence is the result of the partnership between physiotherapy and the surgeon.
15 July 2026 · 1 min read
Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
Ankle Sprain in Athletes: The Cost of Returning Too Soon
Returning to the field the moment the pain stops is the most common cause of re-injury in athletes. A "ready" ankle needs more than just being pain-free.
30 June 2026 · 1 min read
Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
Manual Therapy for Athletes: Before or After Training?
Timing changes the effect of manual therapy considerably. Applied at the wrong moment, a technique can temporarily reduce performance.
12 June 2026 · 1 min read
Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
Approaching Frozen Shoulder in Throwing and Striking Sports
Frozen shoulder is relatively rare in athletes, but when it happens, it directly affects the training and competition calendar.
9 June 2026 · 1 min read