skiing knee injury

Prep Your Knees for Ski Season

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Thanks to the COVID-19 outbreak, many people have missed a ski season or two when the world went into lockdown. Although Omicron may have set us back slightly, many people are hoping that they’ll be able to return to the slopes this season.…
knee bursitis

Is My Knee Pain Due to Bursitis or Arthritis?

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While knee pain is largely associated with arthritis, it can have several causes. One condition that can cause very similar symptoms to arthritis in the joints, is bursitis. So, how do knee bursitis and arthritis differ and what treatments…
Robotic Partial Knee Replacement Testimonial

Ken Wilkinson | Testimonial

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"Exactly six weeks to the hour from when Jonathan was working on my knee, I was able to get back on the climbing wall. I did have to modify my footwork so as to not bend my knee much under load, but it was OK, and they were pretty easy climbs.…
ACL Reconstruction

Quad Muscles Contract Differently After ACL Reconstruction

A new study has revealed that the quad muscles contract differently after ACL surgery. In many cases, this can lead to long-term weakness of the muscles. Initially, the weakness experienced was thought to be down to shrinkage or muscle atrophy.…
knee reinjury risk

Reducing Knee Reinjury Risk

Smartwatches have become a popular way to track our health. Using sensors, they collect data relating to sleep, fitness and heart rate. Now, after securing a $2.9 million grant, the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech are hoping to use…
running knee injuries

Does Marathon Running Ruin Your Knees?

The London Marathon takes place on the 3rd of October, and this year it is set to be the biggest of all time. The event, held by Virgin Money, is set to see 100,000 runners take part in 2021. While running is known to deliver all kinds of…
golfers

Getting Back into the Swing After a Knee Replacement

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New research has revealed that most golfers who undergo a knee replacement will be able to return to the sport within five months. This is great news for golfers who are naturally at an increased risk of needing to undergo a knee replacement. Here,…
Robotic knee replacement testimonial

Nick Redshaw | Testimonial

Robotic-assisted knee surgery

What is the Recovery Like After Robotic Assisted Knee Replacement?

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Preparing to undergo a robotic-assisted knee replacement? If so, you may be wondering what to expect in your recovery. Compared to traditional knee replacements, it is claimed that robotic-assisted procedures can have a shorter recovery time…
Robotic Knee Replacement Benefits

Major UK study set to compare robotic knee replacement with traditional methods

Since the first robotic joint replacement was performed in 1992, the technology has rapidly evolved, achieving ever greater accuracy and precision. Now a major UK study will compare robotic knee replacement benefits to unaided or traditional…