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Why Does My Knee Hurt?

Knee pain is a common clinical complaint, presenting in both active individuals and sedentary populations. Causes can vary widely from degenerative joint diseases to traumatic injuries. This article outlines the most common causes of knee pain and provides a structured clinical approach to diagnosis, with references from recent evidence-based guidelines and peer-reviewed literature.

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The Best Exercises for Knee Pain: Strengthening, Stability and the “Knees Over Toes” Approach

Knee pain doesn’t just hurt, it limits confidence in movement, independence, and quality of life. While rest is important in acute injury, long-term recovery often hinges on the right kind of loading. Exercise therapy is not only effective but is considered first-line treatment for many knee conditions, including osteoarthritis, patellofemoral pain syndrome, and tendinopathy.

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Why does my Lower Back Hurt?: Understanding Lower Back Pain: Causes, Treatments, and How to Identify the Problem

Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physiotherapy. Whether it's a dull ache after a long day or sharp pain that limits your movement, it can affect your work, sleep, and daily life. The good news is that most back pain improves with the right guidance, and very rarely is it caused by something serious.

This article will help you understand what might be causing your pain, how it's treated, and how physiotherapists figure out what's going on. If you're living with back pain, you're not alone, and there is a way forward.

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The Best Exercises for Lower Back Pain: Building Strength and Confidence

If you're living with lower back pain, you’re not alone—and exercise is one of the best tools for recovery. Movement helps reduce pain, improve function, and build long-term resilience. But not all exercises are created equal. This guide explains which exercises are most helpful, why they’re chosen, and how a physiotherapist can guide you through safe progression.

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Frozen Shoulder vs Rotator Cuff Tear: Understanding the Difference

Shoulder pain can be frustrating, limiting your movement, sleep, and ability to carry out everyday activities. Two of the most common causes of shoulder pain in adults are frozen shoulder (also called adhesive capsulitis) and rotator cuff tears. While they can feel similar, these are quite different conditions that require different approaches to treatment. In this article, we’ll explain what each condition is, how to spot the difference, how they’re treated medically, and what to expect from physiotherapy and rehabilitation.

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Why can't they diagnose my pain? Understanding Joint Pain Through the Biopsychosocial Model

Joint pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physiotherapy. Traditionally, pain has been explained through a biomedical model, focusing purely on physical causes such as injury or degeneration. However, growing evidence supports the biopsychosocial model, which recognises that biological, psychological, and social factors interact to influence pain.

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The Benefits of Exercise for the Over 60s

Staying active is one of the best things you can do for your health as you age. Regular exercise helps to maintain mobility, strength and confidence, and reduces the risk of many long-term conditions. Whether you're new to exercise or already active, there are safe and effective ways to stay moving in your 60s and beyond.

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Mastering the Hip Hinge: Why It Matters and How to Train It

The hip hinge is one of the most essential movement patterns for human function, athletic performance and injury prevention. Whether you're picking up a shopping bag, lifting a patient, or building strength in the gym, a well-executed hip hinge is key. Yet many people struggle with it — relying on their backs or knees instead of engaging the powerful muscles of the hips. This article explores why the hip hinge matters, how it works, and which exercises help you master it.