Musculoskeletal is the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of biomechanical conditions primarily affecting the lower limbs.
Conditions may lead to acute or long-term problems and often referred to as over-use injury.
As we get further into the start of 2020 we are often still thinking about turning over a new leaf or are just struggling to keep exercising. Should you wish to get healthier, shed a few pounds, need motivation or just want to improve your running we can certainly help you. Our experienced msk team […]
The festive period has long finished, the chocolates and shortbread biscuits are all eaten (well done!) and the plan of New Year resolutions is a distance past, fear not. Start exercising today, but not too much or too quickly as injuries can occur. Start exercising slowly When you are not used to exercising the challenges
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This condition is also known after doctor who first identified it in 1912 It was called Sever’s disease which does sound rather scary. It is the most common cause of heel pain in children. Podiatrists regularly treat these common injuries when they affect a foot or ankle, at Zest we would recommend our MSK lead. Symptoms of calcaneal
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Lateral ankle sprain is one of the most re-occurring injuries in sports. Often the first instance of injury is as a child with a twisted ankle that causes damage to the ligaments around the outside of the ankle. This means that the outside of the ankle has reduced ability and as you start increase your
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The Achilles tendon is the tendon that connects the calf muscles to the back of the heel bone. It is a key tendon in providing movement and power on walking. On occasions it can become irritated or thickened as a result of trauma or overuse, causing Achilles Tendinitis. Often changes in heel height of shoes,
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