What is Osteoathritis? Between all our joints we have protective tissue called cartilage which primarily acts as a shock absorber for movement. Over its life this cartilage goes through a constant process of wear and repair – this is a normal process. However, sometimes the repair process slows down and cannot keep up with the…
It is that time of year that we dust off our ski boots, shine the snow boards and book our week away in our winter wonderland of choice. You may have had a busy few month’s of life’s hurdles and the wet weather has held you back from your diligent ski-prep programme. Do not worry…
What is it? It is a health condition that develops slowly overtime, which weakens bones, making them more fragile and likely to break. It is normally diagnosed when a fall or sudden impact causes a ben to fracture, with the most common fractures being wrist, hip, and spinal vertebrae (NHS website). Osteopenia develops prior to…
Cranfold Physiotherapist, Lisa Batchelor writes about Vestibular Rehabilitation: what it is, and how to assess and treat it. If you’d like to make an appointment to discuss this, please do call the practice. Vestibular rehabilitation is an exercise-based therapy designed to alleviate symptoms of dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance. This approach aims to identify the…
As we come into the warmer months, it’s a good idea to think about fitness, strength and activity levels which can all drop over the colder wet winter. Your body’s ability to build and maintain muscle strength begins to decline once you reach your 30s and you can lose as much as 3-5% of muscle…
Most Common Running Injuries Anterior knee pain – Pain at the front of the knee when running, prolonged sitting and on climbing stairs may suggest anterior knee pain. This is common with running due to the demands on the knees. Although, this does not mean it is damaging to your knees longer term. Treatment may…
What is pilates? Pilates is a type of mind-body exercise which was created by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century. It involves core stability, strength, flexibility, attention to muscle control, posture, and breathing. Since its inception it has been adapted in various ways, but the foundations remain the same. Here at Cranfold we offer…
Lymphatic Massage Lymphatic Massage (otherwise known as manual lymphatic drainage or MLD) is one of the fastest growing areas of massage and one that uses the lightest of touch. What is the Lymphatic system? The lymphatic system is a network of tissues & organs that help rid the body of toxins, waste & other unwanted…
CALEIGH IS CURRENTLY ON MATERNITY LEAVE, SO WE ARE CURRENTLY UNABLE TO OFFER THIS SERVICE (AUGUST 2023) Women’s Health Physiotherapy with Caleigh Smith (MCSP & Pelvic Health Specialist) Caleigh is a physiotherapist here at Cranfold who has specialist training in musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Pelvic Health Physiotherapy. She has always been interested in the link between…
Bad Knee? We offer a range of knee braces that support to manage conditions such as overuse injuries, ligament strains, tears and even ruptures as well as degenerative conditions such as osteoarthritis. They provide stabilisation of the knee joint and has an anatomical design which helps with both everyday activities and sports such as skiing….