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Rotator Cuff Tears: Repair, Rehab or Regenerate?Rotator cuff tears are a leading cause of persistent shoulder pain and dysfunction, especially in adults over 40. Symptoms include aching, weakness, restricted movement, and worsening pain at night. Modern diagnostics like onMRI™ and advanced regenerative therapies—such as PRP injections and minimally invasive surgical repairs—allow for personalized treatment plans, reducing…Rotator cuff tears are a leading cause of persistent shoulder pain and dysfunction, especially in adults over 40. Symptoms include aching, weakness, restricted movement, and worsening pain at night. Modern diagnostics like onMRI™ and advanced regenerative therapies—such as PRP injections and minimally invasive surgical repairs—allow for personalized treatment plans, reducing the need to "wait" for surgery. Treatment options include rehabilitation, orthobiologic injections, and arthroscopic surgery, tailored to tear severity and patient goals. Early intervention can prevent chronic issues, muscle atrophy, and permanent strength loss. MSK Doctors provides evidence-based, patient-focused care to restore shoulder function and quality of life. Book a consultation—no referral needed.
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Navigating Your Chondroitin Injection Day: A Friendly Guide to What to ExpectPreparing for a chondroitin injection can ease anxiety and improve your experience. This step-by-step guide explains what to expect during your appointment, from preparation and the procedure to aftercare tips for managing discomfort and ensuring a smooth recovery. Understand how chondroitin sulfate injections help relieve joint pain and boost mobility,…Preparing for a chondroitin injection can ease anxiety and improve your experience. This step-by-step guide explains what to expect during your appointment, from preparation and the procedure to aftercare tips for managing discomfort and ensuring a smooth recovery. Understand how chondroitin sulfate injections help relieve joint pain and boost mobility, particularly for osteoarthritis patients. Learn about pre-injection discussions with your healthcare team, the day-of process, and effective aft...
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Plantar Fasciitis vs. Heel Spurs: What’s Causing Your Foot Pain?Struggling with persistent heel pain? Learn the crucial differences between plantar fasciitis and heel spurs, the most common causes of discomfort under the heel. Discover how identifying the right condition can lead to faster relief through targeted treatments such as shockwave therapy, custom orthotics, regenerative injections, and advanced imaging at…Struggling with persistent heel pain? Learn the crucial differences between plantar fasciitis and heel spurs, the most common causes of discomfort under the heel. Discover how identifying the right condition can lead to faster relief through targeted treatments such as shockwave therapy, custom orthotics, regenerative injections, and advanced imaging at MSK Doctors. Find out key symptoms, risk factors, and practical prevention tips to stop heel pain from returning. Whether you’re an athlete, healthcare worker, or on your feet all day, step into lasting comfort with expert diagnosis and personalised care—no GP referral needed. Book your assessment today!
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Everyday Tests with MAI Motion: Sit-to-Stand & Squat – Revolutionizing Knee Care with Markerless Motion AnalysisDiscover how MAI Motion, an innovative markerless motion analysis system, is revolutionizing knee assessment in clinical settings. By using just a camera—no sensors or markers—MAI Motion provides detailed insights into knee function through common tests like sit-to-stand and squat. It captures key metrics including range of motion and movement smoothness,…Discover how MAI Motion, an innovative markerless motion analysis system, is revolutionizing knee assessment in clinical settings. By using just a camera—no sensors or markers—MAI Motion provides detailed insights into knee function through common tests like sit-to-stand and squat. It captures key metrics including range of motion and movement smoothness, allowing clinicians to detect subtle issues and personalize rehabilitation more effectively. Streamlined protocols, such as a three-repetition...
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Why Sinogel and Chondroitin Are Not Available on the NHS: Understanding Private Access Routes in the UKDiscover why Sinogel and Chondroitin, popular treatments for osteoarthritis and joint health, are not funded by the NHS in the UK. This article explores the NHS's strict evaluation process, current evidence on effectiveness, and cost concerns surrounding these therapies. Learn about alternative access through private healthcare, where these treatments are…Discover why Sinogel and Chondroitin, popular treatments for osteoarthritis and joint health, are not funded by the NHS in the UK. This article explores the NHS's strict evaluation process, current evidence on effectiveness, and cost concerns surrounding these therapies. Learn about alternative access through private healthcare, where these treatments are available at a cost, and compare the differences in patient experience between NHS and private options. Understand how joint care is evolving,...
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Sleep, Hormones & Muscle Loss: Why Midlife Wellness Needs a New ApproachStruggling with fatigue, poor sleep, stubborn fat, or muscle loss in your 40s or 50s? Discover why midlife wellness is more than just ageing—it’s about hormonal shifts, muscle preservation, and bio-optimisation. Unlock science-led strategies for thriving through menopause, andropause, and beyond with proven approaches to hormone balance, muscle strengthening, and…Struggling with fatigue, poor sleep, stubborn fat, or muscle loss in your 40s or 50s? Discover why midlife wellness is more than just ageing—it’s about hormonal shifts, muscle preservation, and bio-optimisation. Unlock science-led strategies for thriving through menopause, andropause, and beyond with proven approaches to hormone balance, muscle strengthening, and sleep restoration. Regen PhD offers integrated, personalised solutions—hormone analysis, targeted training, and restorative therapies—to help you regain vitality, prevent decline, and optimise your health for the decades ahead. Book your midlife wellness consultation today.
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Comparing Hyaluronic Acid vs. Hyaluronic Acid Plus Chondroitin Injections: A Fresh Look at Joint Health TreatmentsDiscover the latest advancements in joint pain relief with injectable therapies featuring hyaluronic acid alone or combined with chondroitin. This article explores how these substances support joint health, reduce inflammation, and improve mobility—especially for conditions like osteoarthritis. Backed by recent clinical studies, the combination therapy delivers greater pain reduction and…Discover the latest advancements in joint pain relief with injectable therapies featuring hyaluronic acid alone or combined with chondroitin. This article explores how these substances support joint health, reduce inflammation, and improve mobility—especially for conditions like osteoarthritis. Backed by recent clinical studies, the combination therapy delivers greater pain reduction and increased joint function versus hyaluronic acid alone, with benefits lasting up to six months and minimal sid...
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Two Years of Transformation: Real-Life Patient Journeys with PAAG Treatment for Knee OsteoarthritisDiscover how polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) injections bring long-term pain relief and improved mobility to individuals with knee osteoarthritis. This article follows the real-life journeys of patients over two years, highlighting transformations in daily function, independence, and quality of life after PAAG treatment. Backed by clinical evidence, the stories outline both…Discover how polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) injections bring long-term pain relief and improved mobility to individuals with knee osteoarthritis. This article follows the real-life journeys of patients over two years, highlighting transformations in daily function, independence, and quality of life after PAAG treatment. Backed by clinical evidence, the stories outline both the challenges of osteoarthritis and the significant milestones achieved with this innovative, minimally invasive therapy. E...
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Understanding IT Band Pain: The Lateral Knee or Thigh Ache That Won’t Go AwayDiscover effective solutions for iliotibial band (IT band) syndrome, a leading cause of outside knee pain in runners, cyclists, and active individuals. This comprehensive guide covers causes, symptoms, and evidence-based treatment strategies for IT band pain, emphasising the importance of glute strengthening, gait analysis, and movement correction. Learn how MAI-Motion™…Discover effective solutions for iliotibial band (IT band) syndrome, a leading cause of outside knee pain in runners, cyclists, and active individuals. This comprehensive guide covers causes, symptoms, and evidence-based treatment strategies for IT band pain, emphasising the importance of glute strengthening, gait analysis, and movement correction. Learn how MAI-Motion™ technology aids in diagnosing mechanical dysfunctions, optimising rehabilitation, and preventing recurrence. Whether you're suffering from mild discomfort or chronic knee pain, find out how early intervention and tailored rehab at MSK Doctors can restore mobility, enhance performance, and keep you moving pain-free. Book your personalised movement analysis today.
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Rethinking Osteoarthritis Evaluation: Harnessing a Three-Repetition Protocol with MAI MotionDiscover how MAI Motion revolutionizes osteoarthritis assessment with a simplified three-repetition sit-to-stand test. Leveraging advanced markerless motion capture technology, this approach delivers accurate, patient-friendly insights into joint function and mobility—minimizing discomfort and fatigue for those with knee osteoarthritis. MAI Motion provides clinicians with precise, real-life data to tailor rehabilitation plans,…Discover how MAI Motion revolutionizes osteoarthritis assessment with a simplified three-repetition sit-to-stand test. Leveraging advanced markerless motion capture technology, this approach delivers accurate, patient-friendly insights into joint function and mobility—minimizing discomfort and fatigue for those with knee osteoarthritis. MAI Motion provides clinicians with precise, real-life data to tailor rehabilitation plans, while enabling patients to undergo faster, less strenuous evaluations...
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Enhance Pre-Operative Activity: How Viscosupplementation with Sinogel & Chondroitin Helps Patients Delay SurgeryDiscover how viscosupplementation with Sinogel and Chondroitin offers a non-surgical solution for joint pain relief and improved mobility. This safe, minimally invasive treatment involves injecting lubricating agents into the joint to restore natural cushioning, reduce inflammation, and ease stiffness, especially in those with osteoarthritis. Research-backed benefits include less discomfort during…Discover how viscosupplementation with Sinogel and Chondroitin offers a non-surgical solution for joint pain relief and improved mobility. This safe, minimally invasive treatment involves injecting lubricating agents into the joint to restore natural cushioning, reduce inflammation, and ease stiffness, especially in those with osteoarthritis. Research-backed benefits include less discomfort during daily activities and the potential to delay the need for joint surgery, enabling you to stay active...
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Anterior Pelvic Tilt: The Hidden Postural Imbalance Sabotaging Your Spine and StrengthAnterior pelvic tilt (APT) is a common postural imbalance where the pelvis tilts forward, often causing back pain, tight hips, and poor posture. Frequently linked to prolonged sitting or muscular imbalances, untreated APT disrupts spinal alignment, reduces athletic performance, and raises injury risk. Effective management focuses on correcting muscular imbalances…Anterior pelvic tilt (APT) is a common postural imbalance where the pelvis tilts forward, often causing back pain, tight hips, and poor posture. Frequently linked to prolonged sitting or muscular imbalances, untreated APT disrupts spinal alignment, reduces athletic performance, and raises injury risk. Effective management focuses on correcting muscular imbalances through targeted strengthening, stretching, and postural retraining. Techniques such as glute activation, hip flexor stretches, and core strengthening, complemented by expert-guided motion analysis, are key for long-term correction. Early intervention can prevent complications like chronic pain and reduce risk for further musculoskeletal issues. MSK Doctors provides personalized movement assessments and advanced rehabilitation to restore optimal pelvic alignment, enhance movement efficiency, and support lasting recovery and performance. Book your assessment to improve posture, comfort, and musculoskeletal health.
