As one of the many options that I offer my patients is orthotics or prescription insoles, I’m often informed by my patients that “they won’t work as I have one leg shorter than the other”. To which I reply as nicely as possible, “I doubt it! Did they check you?”. The answer is No depressingly often. True leg length discrepancy is rare, but what is common is a tilted pelvis…
Again and again and again I go on about how important a proper assessment is for a correct diagnosis. You MUST actually talk to and examine your patient! The variety of medical testing available is fantastic, MRI scans and X-rays, nerve testing, blood tests . . . the list goes on and on (and in some private hospitals on and on and on again!). And these are fantastic at giving…
Gardening has to be one of the quintessential British pastimes. And while the heat and dryness here make it quite different from the “green and pleasant land” in the UK it is certainly easier to spend time outside. But rolling lawns and terrace pots require physical work. Those gorgeous terracotta pots weigh a tonne when empty! Put soil and a plant in them and you can feel like you need…
The knee is the largest joint in the body and one of the most complex having 4 bones, more than 20 muscles each with a tendon, 4 major ligaments as well as many little ones, and at least 3 layers of cartilage. Here is an A-Z of everything you need to know about the knee Arthroscopy An operation to “clean” inside the knee joint. Only about a 3% success rate but…
Just like your brain you need to keep your feet active to keep them in the best health. The more flexible your feet the better your balance and the less likely you are to fall. Here in Spain most of us spend at least some time walking on sand which is fantastic for getting your foot muscles (and calf and thigh!) working. But, if you can’t feel the sand…
Try exercises to strengthen your Pelvic Floor A recent survey of 3,000 women in doctor’s waiting rooms found that almost half had experienced incontinence in the past month. 80% of teenage girls wet themselves while trampolining! It doesn’t have to be that way, exercise your Pelvic Floor. Your pelvic floor is a sheet of muscle that is like a hammock between your legs. This hammock supports the contents of your abdomen…
One of the easiest ways to prevent big problems is to get to know your body. Then if something changes even slightly you notice it quickly and can get it addressed. So you need to get to know your breasts. Then if there are any changes you can quickly and easily get them checked out. Stay in control of your health. If you notice any of these symptoms and need…
Like me, most consultants or practitioners offer an appointment of a fixed period of time. During your initial appointment, there is a tremendous amount of work to be done; a full medical history to take, treatment options to be discussed and, of course, hopefully, treatment to get started. This is a lot to try and acheive! To help you get the most out of our first appointment, I have put…