Today, hip replacement is increasingly viewed not as a surrender, but as a positive step towards reclaiming your active lifestyle - espcially for younger people. Let’s explore the modern approach to this life-changing procedure, separate fact from fiction in recovery, and look at why acting sooner might be wiser than you think for some of us.

You might think, "But flexibility is good, right?" Not always! There’s a big difference between muscle flexibility (which helps movement) and joint/tendon laxity (which reduces stability).

Hip pain in 40-50 yr olds is common but isn't always due to arthritis. Problems such as labral tears or FAI or hip impingment can also be causes of hip pain in younger patients. There are distinct differences in how each is treated and an accurate diagnosis is essential to ensure you are doing suitable rehab to improve your hip pain. Here we’ll break down the differences, explain how to recognise each one, and discuss how physiotherapy and sports therapy can help.

ACL injuries can be overwhelming to deal with but surgery isn't always necessary. Rehab can be effective at giving your your knee back and allow you to return to activity. This article looks at the two approaches and why one may be a better choice than the other for your ACL injury

Sports therapy and Physiotherapy can easily treat back and hip pain. It's NOT just for athletes

The body is unreliable when reporting pain - neck pain can masquerade as shoulder pain and vice versa. When is the difference important ?

Sciatica and hamstring pain are often confused as there is overlap in the sypmtoms - yet the causes are very different as is the treatment

There is often overlap between hip pain and back pain but there are some distinct differences to help diagnose effectively.

Time away is precious so how can you make sure you arrive fit to enjoy it and not in a painful heap.

Six ways to get the most out of your physio treatment and put you on the road to recovery.

Do yo know if your therapist is qualified and insured ? Do they need to be ?

What's the difference between a trapped nerve and a pulled muscle ?

Which symptoms shouldn't you ignore when it comes to your back pain ? Red Flag symptoms are those that really shouldn't be ignored.

Gluteal Tendinopathy is a common cause of pain in the bottom and thigh region and is often associated with peri - menopause.

A common cause of back pain is scoliosis but what is it, is it serious ? How do I deal with it ? . What do Usain Bolt, Richard III and...

ALL pain is in the mind because that's where we FEEL pain so it makes sense our feelings and emotions can affect how we cope with pain.

Cardio training is great but resistance training is even more important in combating menopause muscle loss ? Experiencing menopause and...

It's #WalkThisMay this month so in celebration of probably the easiest exercise we can manage

Sleep is so important to our physical health so here are 5 simple home tips for improving your sleep quality.

Often mis-diagnosed as shin splints ... just what are the differences and how is compartment syndrome treated ? Calf and shin pain is a...