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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.)
At this very difficult time, everyone is trying to reorganise their lives due to the Coronavirus/COVID 19. The Iveson Clinic in Long Melford is now closed. However we will continue to offer advice and remote consultations.
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– This article explains about the sciatic nerve, where the nerve pain refers to and common causes of sciatic or back and leg pain. Sciatica in the leg isn’t always caused by an injury in the back . To read more about this common condition, click on the green link above.
Wishing all our patients a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.
Opening Hours over the festive period are…..
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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
Katie McLernon, one of our Physiotherapists here at the Iveson Clinic, will sadly be leaving us at the end of the year. Katie first worked for the Iveson Clinic in 2010, and then returned in 2016 after a period spent working in the Far East…. To read more click on the green header 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.
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