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How to relieve carpal tunnel pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition that can cause discomfort, pain, and weakness in your hand and wrist. Dealing with any sort of persistent pain can have a negative impact on your wellbeing – both physical and mental – so it’s important to seek help. Understanding how to manage and relieve carpal tunnel pain...
Portsmouth hernia surgery – a patient’s story
Read about Portsmouth hernia surgery patient, Peter Sykes’ successful surgery… We sat down with Peter, a hernia surgery patient (and huge Aston Villa fan!) to learn more about his healthcare journey and experiences with Practice Plus Group Hospital, Portsmouth. “I started experiencing discomfort in my groin in 2021 and saw a surgeon in Portsmouth who...
Largest ever prison screening for hepatitis C takes England a step closer to eliminating the virus
An NHS England, private sector and charity partnership this week begins its largest ever hepatitis C screening programme. It is a vital step in England to eliminate hepatitis C in advance of the World Health Organisation (WHO) 2030 target. The High Intensity Test and Treat (HITT) event at HMP Oakwood in Featherstone, West Midlands, is the...
Our unique wellbeing model
What’s innovative about the model? It looks at all aspects of the person’s life Our healthcare teams work with patients to create care plans based on the person’s relationships, mental health and wellbeing, their physical wellbeing, any substance misuse issues, as well as resettlement and re-offending. It involves the patient in their recovery In the...
Prehabilitation for surgery – improve your recovery rate
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Preparation for surgery goes further than simply scheduling the date and showing up on the day. Comprehensive prehabilitation for surgery (taking proactive steps to optimise your health and well-being in the lead-up) can significantly improve your recovery rate. From maintaining a healthy weight to adopting healthier lifestyle changes – we...
A day in the life of a prison physiotherapist
John talks us through a day in the life of a prison physiotherapist
Lyndsay: A day in the life of a senior physiotherapist
We hear from Lyndsay, a senior physiotherapist at Practice Plus Group MSK, Buckinghamshire
Patient and visitor information, Emersons Green
Reviews for Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emersons Green Formerly known as Emersons Green NHS Treatment Centre Useful links
Introducing the Pocket Physio app from Practice Plus Group
Coming to hospital for surgery means a lot to think about, including being prepared. That’s why we’ve shared our tips for preparing for surgery to help you feel ready and relaxed.
Shepton Mallet’s walking routes for post-surgery recovery
To celebrate National Walking Month, we’re putting together a collection of the best walking routes available to patients recovering from surgery. Our list today focuses on the picturesque market town of Shepton Mallet, located in the Mendip district of Somerset. The semi-rural location means the surrounding countryside is easily accessible to those wanting to get...