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by Rosie Dixon, Sports Massage Therapist I often hear there is nothing better than the feeling of relief after an intense sports massage! Commonly associated with Elite athletes as an unmissable part of their physical conditioning regime, to improve performance and boost recovery, sports massage Is a deep and effective way to reduce tension in the muscles and…

Every year around 100,000 people undergo hip replacement surgery in the UK. The procedure is generally very successful and modern hip replacements are increasingly durable, with 90% of new hips expected to be functioning beyond 10 years and 80% for 20 years. We asked Mr Nicholas De Roeck, Consultant Orthopaedic Lower Limb Surgeon at One…

by Ms Joanna C Stephens, Consultant Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeon Balance problems are very common and affect many people at some point in their lives. Whilst a balance problem is happening, it can be very distressing and worrying, but do not despair – many of these conditions are treatable and will subside in time….

  Myogenes Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancer is a simple saliva swab test that gives patients a comprehensive overview of their individual risk of developing 25 of the most common inherited cancers.   What does the hereditary cancer genetic swab test for?   The test assesses the risk of the following inherited cancers: Blood Central…

  Myogenes Genetic Testing for Health & Fitness is a simple saliva swab test that gives patients a comprehensive overview of their individual health, diet and lifestyle responses based on their individual DNA.   What is does it test for? The DNA sample will be analysed for individual responses to a range of diet, health…

by Miss Ghadah Ahson, Consultant Gynaecologist Cervical cancer is the 14th most common cancer in women in the UK. The NHS Cervical Screening Programme has made a significant impact on cervical cancer mortality since it was established in 1988, saving an estimated 5,000 lives a year. Despite that approximately 3,200 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed each year. Prevention is…

What is knee osteotomy? Osteotomy procedures realign the knee joint improving mobility in patients and reduce pain. They are ideally suited to younger patients who have damage to the knee joint on one side but are reluctant to have a knee replacement. Patients only require one night in hospital for a single bone osteotomy and…

  Hernias are a common condition caused when the body pushes an organ through a weakened area of muscle or tissue. Surgery can correct the muscle weakness of the affected area to strengthen, support and fix the problem.   Facts about Hernia   The most common symptoms are pain, swelling and discomfort at the site…

Our very own Orthoapedic Consultant Tim Waters recently worked with Operation Walk to travel to Vietnam to treat less fortunate people, often from rural areas, who were no longer able to care for their families or be looked after themselves due complex hip and knee problems. Together the team performed  58 hip and knee replacements during their…