Ankle & Foot
ACL Surgery For An ACL Tear: Do You Always Need Reconstruction?
Key Takeaways The decision about ACL surgery is not automatic and depends on knee stability, related injuries, activity demands and personal goals. The rehabilitation-first path may suit a stable knee when review points track strength, control, swelling and giving way. The reconstruction path may be discussed when instability continues, work or sport demands are high,…
See MoreDay Surgery Joint Replacement: Can You Go Home the Same Day?
Key Takeaways Same-day discharge after a joint replacement is possible for some carefully selected people, though staying a night or two is just as normal and often the sensible choice. Going home sooner is made possible by enhanced recovery protocols, modern anaesthesia, gentler surgical techniques, and getting you moving early. Suitability comes down to your…
See MoreRecovery After Joint Replacement: What the First 6 Weeks Are Really Like
Key Takeaways The first six weeks centre on settling pain and swelling, protecting your wound, and rebuilding gentle movement, with steady progress rather than a quick fix. Walking aids, pain relief as advised, icing and elevation, and a daily exercise plan are common parts of early recovery. Many people return to lighter everyday activities around…
See MorePreparing Your Home for Joint Replacement: Setting Up for a Smoother Recovery
Key Takeaways Setting up your home before surgery can make recovery after joint replacement safer, calmer, and less tiring, so your energy goes into healing. A ground-floor recovery zone with a supportive chair, clear walkways, and essentials within reach removes many everyday obstacles. Small changes in the bathroom, kitchen, and bedroom, along with the right…
See MorePlantar Fasciitis – Functional not Structural
In our series about breaking the cycle of recurring injuries, I outlined the difference between Structural and Functional issues. Thankfully, although plantar fasciitis can be incredibly painful, it is an injury that falls into the functional category which means it can be addressed if you improve the way you move. What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar…
See MoreSupermums! The unsung heroes of the Commonwealth Games
By Sarah AnticoThe Commonwealth Games, like most sporting competitions, is a public forum for athletes to compete for their dreams. It an event where it doesn’t matter how you got there or who you are outside of your chosen sport, but rather what you do on that track/pool/field/pitch/court that counts. At MTP Health, we often hear…
See MoreRUN FOREST RUN
By Sarah Antico | Exercise Physiologist With the running season fast approaching, now is the optimal time to consider how best to approach the race of your choice. It is easy to get caught up in the buzz of training, especially if it’s your first big race so here are a few handy tips to…
See MorePlantar Fasciitis: What is it, and how can it be treated?
By Angela Hills, Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist What is Plantar Fasciitis? As a massage therapist, I am commonly presented with people who complain of sore feet. This complaint can sometimes develop into a chronic condition called plantar fasciitis. Plantar Fasciitis is very common and is defined as an inflammation of the plantar fascia – the…
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