Hip, femur & Tibia
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is one of the most common causes of anterior knee pain encountered in adolescents and adults younger than 60 years old. What is the recovery time for patellofemoral pain syndrome, can it be cured completely. Many of you search for answers on the internet to these questions every month, you worry about […]
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (Runner’s knee): causes and Recovery tips. Read More »
As a diagnostic radiographer I see and x-ray many adults and children being rehabilitated using a walker shoe (walking boot). Here I answer some of the questions I am always asked by patients who have been prescribed a walker shoe (orthopaedic or orthoses shoe). For this article I have consulted physiotherapists who rehabilitate patients with
Walking shoes (boots) for broken lower leg: 6 Tips to guide you from a radiographer. Read More »
Do you experience pain at night after your knee replacement surgery? Are you wondering how to sleep better with a total or partial knee replacement? Are there positions to avoid or, on the opposite, to preference? As a diagnostic radiographer I see so many knee replacement operations and hear patients ask these questions. As usual
How to Sleep with a Broken knee: 4 Tips for Comfort. Read More »
Do you always feel pain in your Achilles tendon, above the heel after a long walk or run or when you wake up in the morning for no reason? As a radiographer, I will help you better identify possible causes behind the Achilles tendon pain and what you can do to relieve pain. Happy reading!😀
Achilles tendon pain: finding the cause and tips to ease the pain. Read More »
Have you fractured your hip and you must be wondering whether you will be able to walk again after surgery. And what are the risks, when is it best to walk without support? As a radiographer I will answer these questions based on my knowledge and rely on medical studies about the subject. Happy reading!😀
How long does it take to walk properly after a hip fracture? What studies say: Read More »
Have you just been diagnosed with hallux valgus and you are wondering about the treatment options available, how bunions can be corrected without or without surgery. What rehabilitation and natural treatments are available. The recommendations given apply to whether you have a mild or a more severe form of hallux valgus. I write this article
Can hallux valgus (bunion) be corrected without surgery? Some Facts from studies. Read More »
I guess each one of us has had a muscle injury, (sprain, tear). These kinds of injuries are quite common in people who play sports. The question is, what would you do if you suspect a tear? What treatment and recovery time are needed? How can you avoid recurrences? I will answer this question based
Muscle Strain Healing: What to Expect & How to Speed Up Recovery. Read More »
Have just fractured your tibial plateau knee and wondering how long the recovery and healing timeline is going to last. Or about the treatment options and what you can do to maximise your chances of recovering quickly and well. In this article I will answer your questions based on my knowledge as a diagnostic radiographer
How long does it take to recover from a tibial plateau fracture? Read More »
You have had or are about to have a spinal fusion of your spinal cord (neck to lower back),and you are wondering whether movement is forbidden in the weeks following surgery? Are any movements banned for life? When should rehabilitation begin? I will rely on my knowledge as a diagnostic radiographer and research into scientific
Spinal fusion: what are permanent movement restrictions? Read More »
Do you or an elderly person in your circle have a pelvic fracture? You likely have many questions about treatment, rehabilitation and recovery time after a fractured pelvis. As a diagnostic radiographer, I see so many fractured pelvis and for this reason I rely on my knowledge and scientific publications to try to answer your
Pelvic flow fractures Treatment, Rehabilitation and life expectancy. Read More »
