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Does road running cause knee osteoarthritis?

Does road running cause knee osteoarthritis?

A lot of our patients who attend with knee osteoarthritis believe road running is bad for them and it is harmful.  So does road running really cause osteoarthritis? Knee pain affects nearly 50% of people over the age of 50, and in 25% of those people it become a...

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What is Shockwave Therapy and can it help me?

What is Shockwave Therapy and can it help me?

Shockwave Therapy now available in Largs and Clarkston Have you ever suffered with a chronic (long term) tendon problem?  Have you tried a long rehab plan, stuck to it like glue and only partially recovered? Do you want to get rid of that annoying ache and not have to...

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10 ways to boost your immune system.

Have you heard any of those phrases yet? You know the ones when the season and the clocks change and we hear things like 'the nights are fair drawing in' or ' 'there is a real chill in the air today'. This usually means other things change too - your mood, your sleep...

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Osteoarthritis – When should you get a joint replacement?

Osteoarthritis – When should you get a joint replacement?

When should you get a joint replacement if you have Osteoarthritis? We all know that the NHS is under immense pressure. Our better, healthier and wealthier lives are leaving a legacy of longer and longer waiting lists meaning some patients are unable to access...

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Is your neck pain all in your head?

How headaches could be a symptom of neck pain. Headaches that originate from neck pain are one of the most common type of headaches. They can occur at any age but most commonly present in patients between the age of 20 and 60. The pain associated with this condition...

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