Hip and knee replacement surgery can significantly improve mobility and quality of life for those suffering from chronic joint pain. However, it’s essential to engage in low-impact exercises to aid recovery and prevent complications. Walking is one such low-impact exercise. Along with improving your general mobility, it has been known to speed up recovery times…

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…

If you’ve recently undergone a hip replacement, you’re probably wondering what your recovery timeline looks like. How long before you can get back to everyday activities? And, what can you do to speed up recovery? It’s likely that these are all burning questions that you want the answers to, so, as part of National Walking…

If you need a hip replacement and live in the Derbyshire area, you might be in the process of researching hospitals and medical centres. There’s likely a whole list of options that can accommodate your needs, but you need to consider what works best for you. Take a look at our article dedicated to hip…

National Gardening Week With National Gardening Week approaching and Chelsea Flower Show at the end of the month, we have asked our Physiotherapists to give some tips on how to manage joint issues whilst enjoying your potting, planting, and pruning. This year we are being encouraged to create a garden container that’s inspired by the…

Hip replacement surgery is a procedure for those that suffer from chronic hip pain, stiffness and mobility issues. It involves the replacement of the damaged or diseased parts of the hip joint with artificial implants. The surgery can provide life-changing benefits to people that have struggled with pain and discomfort that has affected their ability…

Whether you prowl the greens like Tiger or create your own bunkers on the fairways, golf is a sport that’s almost inexplicably addictive. As Microsoft owner and tech businessman Bill Gates once said of the game: “I find golf very relaxing. It’s a way to get away from work and get outside. It’s a lot…

If you enjoy an active lifestyle, keeping your hip joints healthy is extremely important. The hips support the weight of the body and are also responsible for movement of the upper legs. Given their importance to mobility, in the event of damage, some patients seek to solve the problem through surgery. This article aims to…

For those that enjoy an active lifestyle, keeping knees healthy is extremely important. As the knees provide support for the rest of the human body, mobility can be greatly reduced if they’re damaged. In the event of injury and knee pain, some people choose to undergo knee replacement to solve the problem. With that in…

Getting ready for an upcoming hip operation? It’s normal to feel a little anxious while you wait, but there are ways to calm your nerves and make sure everything is in place for a smooth recovery. Our advice on how to prepare for hip replacement surgery aims to make you feel relaxed and prepared ahead…