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What is epiphysiodesis? Epiphysiodesis is a surgical technique that is used to correct differences in bone length. When one leg is longer than the other the technique is used to control the growth of the longer limb. It is a small surgery that uses either metal plates, screws, or drilling. Doing...

What is hemi-epiphysiodesis? Hemi-epiphysiodesis is a surgical technique that is used to gradually correct an angular deformity of a long bone, for example knock knees. It is a small surgical procedure that uses either metal plates, screws, or staples. An example of a metal plate can be seen in the...

What is anterior knee pain? Anterior knee pain (AKP) describes pain that comes from the joint between the kneecap and the thigh bone. It is usually a gradual pain and is often exercise related. It can be associated with: clicking grinding difficulties with squatting stairs running jumping Any knee...

Why does my child need a standing frame? Children learn to stand unsupported from 10 to 15 months old. If you child finds it difficult to stand then they may need some assistance to do so. Some children only need help standing for a short period of their lives, whereas others may need ongoing...

It is important to exercise your joints after a burn injury. If the skin over or near a joint has been damaged by a burn, it has the potential to become tight and eventually contract. A contracture is a lack of movement at the joint and this will happen if it is not exercised regularly…...

It is important to exercise your joints after a burn injury. If the skin over or near a joint has been damaged by a burn, it has the potential to become tight and eventually contract. A contracture is a lack of movement at the joint and this will happen if it is not exercised regularly…...

It is important to exercise your joints after a burn injury. If the skin over or near a joint has been damaged by a burn, it can become tight and eventually contract. This can restrict movement and make it difficult to eat and drink, talk or open and close your eyes. If a contracture...

It is important to exercise your joints after a burn injury. If the skin over or near a joint has been damaged by a burn, it has the potential to become tight and eventually contract. A contracture is a lack of movement at the joint and this will happen if it is not exercised regularly…...

It is important to exercise your joints after a burn injury. If the skin over or near a joint has been damaged by a burn, it has the potential to become tight and eventually contract. A contracture is a lack of movement at the joint and this will happen if it is not exercised regularly…...

It is important to exercise your joints after a burn injury. If the skin over or near a joint has been damaged by a burn, it has the potential to become tight and eventually contract. A contracture is a lack of movement at the joint and this will happen if it is not exercised regularly…...

Following surgery there are a number of things that may limit or slow your child’s speed of recovery. These are: General anaesthetic A general anaesthetic can cause the lungs to become drier than normal making it difficult to clear secretions. These secretions could lead to small areas of lung...

It is important to exercise your joints after a burn injury. If the skin over or near a joint has been damaged by a burn, it has the potential to become tight and eventually contract. A contracture is a lack of movement at the joint and this will happen if it is not exercised regularly…...

It is important to exercise your joints after a burn injury. If the skin over or near a joint has been damaged by a burn, it has the potential to become tight and eventually contract. A contracture is a lack of movement at the joint and this will happen if it is not exercised regularly…...

Why do my muscles become tight? As you are growing, your body may go through periods of rapid growth. These can be known as ‘growth spurts’. This is when the bones grow at a faster rate than the muscles can stretch. Why does a tight muscle sometimes cause pain? If a particular muscle...

What will happen in my class? The class is a 45 minute exercise class which will involve a warm up, specific exercises for your leg and cardio vascular exercise. The classes are at 3pm to 3.45pm and 3.45pm to 4.30pm. There will be 2 physiotherapists leading the class. At certain stages during your...

It is important to exercise your joints after a burn injury. If the skin over or near a joint has been damaged by a burn, could become tight and eventually contract. A contracture is a lack of movement at the joint and this will happen if it is not exercised regularly leading to the joint…...

What is tension headache? Lots and lots of people get headaches (pain in your head.) The most common type is called a tension headache. People usually tell us this is a bit or a lot of tightening or pressing feeling all around the head. Tension headaches can start because of stress, tiredness or...

What is tension headache? Headache is a common problem presented to GPs and neurologists. The most common type is tension headache. This is characterised by mild to moderate tightening or pressing feeling often evenly spread on the head. Tension type headaches are often caused by stress, fatigue or...