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Here at the Iveson Clinic, we embrace the chance to share ongoing news and updates about developments in physiotherapy practice, key case studies, chiropractic treatments and articles of interest to share with our readers. Latest news from the Iveson Clinic, news about new staff and even occasional giveaways!
If you browse recent posts, there are some interesting blogs, such as “Hip Arthroscopy- a hot topic”, which discusses Andy Murray’s recent surgery. An article on dizziness outlines the different causes and tests and possible treatment options such as the Epley Manoeuvre. There are also articles on inflammatory backache, the most common form known as Ankylosing Spondylitis, and a further blog discusses knee arthroscopy or keyhole surgery to the knee. Recent research has found that treatment of degenerative arthritis of the knee combined with meniscal tears does just as well with physiotherapy and exercise as opposed to knee arthroscopy.
A blog on World Acupuncture Day discusses some potential benefits of acupuncture, with evidence regarding treatments for shoulder, tennis elbow, knee, back pain and headaches. A further article titled, “Keep on running”, discusses how trigger point needling is becoming increasingly popular in the sporting world due to the rapid effect it has on pain arising from tense muscles and myofascial tissue.
Latest news also comments on topical issue related to the time of year, such as early spring and everyone getting out in the garden, to winter time and slipping over on the ice!
If you find our latest news blogs of interest, why not like the Iveson Clinic on Facebook, where articles are regularly available, as well as occasional giveaway promotions.
(Physiotherapists and Chiropractors have to undertake a certain number of hours CPD training each year to stay abreast of current developments and evidence based treatments.)
With more and more people, both young and old, experiencing back or neck pain, sedentary posture such as slumping over our mobile phone is damaging our posture.
Chiropractors have always advised people to keep moving for good joint health. A recent study found that over 70% of chiropractors have treated patients with injuries linked to sedentary lifestyle habits.
To read more about this interesting topic click the green header above.
Fiona Drew, physiotherapist at the Iveson Clinic, has run her own ballet school for the last 20 years. ( The Stowe School of Dance) As a dancer herself, Fiona also suffers from hypermobility. For this reason, Fiona has a particular interest in this topic and has kindly offered to share some information about this condition.
To read further information about this, click on the green title above.
So often, we are asked the same questions regarding Physiotherapy and Chiropractic. We hope this Question Time blog will be helpful to many of you. If you have any other questions, do pop in them in the comment section below or pop us an e mail.(theivesonclinic@talktalk.net)
This article covers three questions:
What is the difference between physiotherapy and chiropractic?
Should I use heat or ice?
How many treatments will I need?
To read on follow the green link above
Physiofirst has recently shared this interesting article from Berkshire Hospital regarding Rowing and Injury Prevention and Treatment. As we have a very active rowing club in Sudbury and see rowers occasionally with an assortment of ailments, this article may of be of interest to some of you.
This article discusses common causes of rowing injuries, preventative advice and treatment available
I broke my knee cap on 1st October 2018. While I was in the garden, I managed to trip over the dog and some wood and landed at 90 degrees on my right knee onto a paving slab. A rapid trip to A & E at Bury St Edmunds confirmed there was indeed a break – a patella fracture. This led to surgery later on that day to wire the knee cap together.
Read on to hear more about Anna’s story , sharing her experience before and after surgery. All about physiotherapy and rehabilitation for a fractured patella.
Click on the green title to read on………
A recent survey by the British Chiropractic Association, has found that workers experiencing back pain at work take an average of 12 sick days per year.
The study reveals that a third of the population have taken at least one day off work due to back or neck pain in the past year. More than a fifth of workers feel that back pain has a negative impact on their working life.
To read more about Back pain at work and how to help yourself , click on the green title above
The Iveson Clinic has been using the Dr Graeme Deep Tissue Massager for many years now. It has been an extremely useful tool to have in addition to our hands on treatments. Although we use it on patients regularly , we also sell these for home use, where appropriate.
This article discusses how it works, who can use it and more information regarding vibration therapy.
To find out more , click on the green header above .
Julie Iveson, physiotherapist and Suffolk Artist, will shortly be exhibiting some of her latest work , at the Sudbury Summer Art Fair. This is held in St. Peter’s Church in Sudbury from 2nd-14th July. There will be a vast array of beautiful art, printmaking and craft to see. If you would like to read more about this, click on the link above.
Do you love activity, but hate exercise? Do you want to get fit but don’t know where to start? Why not get active this Summer? The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy have started to promote exercise to help with various conditions. Exercise can be fun and not necessarily hard work!
If you suffer with back pain, arthritis and chronic pain, there are still forms of exercise that can help your condition. To read on click the green heading above ……………………..
