https://www.greenwoodphysio.co.uk/home daily 1.0 2025-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d1a83aec34746b3ee3ca74/1e960908-3e23-4534-9d64-2a36031ec82b/profile+pic.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d1a83aec34746b3ee3ca74/1827b8c3-1181-4cbf-bcd7-a0302d932f96/chronic+pain+pic.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d1a83aec34746b3ee3ca74/0cac4234-c86b-4016-95e8-bc5e9568d42f/lachamms.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d1a83aec34746b3ee3ca74/dcbe2290-aa9f-44e6-a3b6-2d1a034c392e/16C5C7F1-E8DE-4918-AA56-7D3461ACEC0D.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d1a83aec34746b3ee3ca74/6e994867-6188-4112-a7cf-de93049ef2f2/ossur+logo.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d1a83aec34746b3ee3ca74/abc5f83d-f92f-40bd-b534-cf696fe40871/ossur-cti3-ligament-knee-support-brace-1.jpg https://www.greenwoodphysio.co.uk/longtermcondition daily 0.75 2022-10-18 https://www.greenwoodphysio.co.uk/sportinjury daily 0.75 2022-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d1a83aec34746b3ee3ca74/524a9e5b-b689-47c0-a815-82ad3ca46db1/A386A7FE-B094-4998-AD5D-3B162E6F2B2B.jpeg Sports Physio https://www.greenwoodphysio.co.uk/consultations daily 0.75 2023-10-25 https://www.greenwoodphysio.co.uk/about-me daily 0.75 2025-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d1a83aec34746b3ee3ca74/bbbdf484-ddd8-4f0b-a9c7-0bea551b7110/profile+pic.jpeg About Me I qualified as a physiotherapist in 2006 in Bristol and started working in the NHS with people who struggle with a variety of issues with their muscles, joints and nerves in all parts of their body. Since 2012 I have specialised in the lower limb and have a mixed caseload of sporting injuries right through to age related degenerative conditions such as osteoarthritis. Whoever I am treating my passion is seeing people get back to their individual aims and goals. I would say my approach to physiotherapy is straight forward. I think simple, honest advice is key and my bias would always be towards helping someone self-manage their condition through education, advice and exercise rather than offering lots of treatments that have a lower evidence base. I have a special interest in sports, with many years of experience diagnosing and treating sporting injuries. I have played a variety of different sports myself, including football, basketball and golf and currently am involved in junior football coaching at grass roots level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d1a83aec34746b3ee3ca74/c94be1b1-f7fe-467f-8cc9-3872581176df/knee+injury.jpg https://www.greenwoodphysio.co.uk/knee daily 0.75 2023-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d1a83aec34746b3ee3ca74/cb925122-ce23-4888-bc55-bf117f260a33/knee+injury.jpg Knee injury The vast majority of knee pain does settle with time after an injury or operation and even if you have a degenerative condition pain levels at times can be very comfortable however it is normal for your knee to flare up from time to time. Managing these flare ups is key and this guide is devised to help you with this. If you are experiencing consistent pain that is difficult to manage, especially at night and your knee feels unstable after a recent injury with associated locking and loss of movement you may need some help. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1589847903067-57HDPDJ6TWU40QPAQLS4/image-asset.jpeg Knee injury - Make it stand out. It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.greenwoodphysio.co.uk/hip daily 0.75 2022-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1589847902870-ZOUR0EX0L2QSQNRC1SP2/image-asset.jpeg Hip - Make it stand out. It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1589847903067-57HDPDJ6TWU40QPAQLS4/image-asset.jpeg Hip - Make it stand out. It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.greenwoodphysio.co.uk/joint-replacement-surgery daily 0.75 2022-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1589847902870-ZOUR0EX0L2QSQNRC1SP2/image-asset.jpeg Joint replacement surgery - Make it stand out. It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1589847903067-57HDPDJ6TWU40QPAQLS4/image-asset.jpeg Joint replacement surgery - Make it stand out. It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.greenwoodphysio.co.uk/ankle-sprain daily 0.75 2024-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d1a83aec34746b3ee3ca74/85edd73c-8ddc-4a9d-8857-827eb339367e/ankle+sprain.jpg Ankle Sprain How severe is my ankle sprain? An ankle sprain can cause the soft tissues that surround the ankle joint to overstretch. The soft tissues that can be stretched are called ligaments, these are tough bands of tissue which connect the bones of the leg to the foot and alongside muscles can help provide some stability and support to the ankle joint. Ligaments have specific boundaries which they can stretch to and when you go beyond this, this can result in a tear. When ankle sprains cause an injury to the ankle ligaments we often classify them into different grades of tear. Grade 1 - tear to the ligament but no laxity Grade 2 - tear to the ligament with laxity Grade 3 - complete rupture of the ligament Surgery is actually very rare regardless of the grade of the tear so recovery is dependent on building up the muscles around your ankle and improving your balance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d1a83aec34746b3ee3ca74/c3c3b08f-81ad-4f3d-a0cc-0d5237a61fd4/sport-high-united-states-of-america-ball.jpg Ankle Sprain How Greenwood Physio can help Some ankle sprains can cause persistent pain and instability making a return to sport or day to day life really difficult. A thorough assessment of your ankle can determine what grade of ligament tear you have sustained. I will also look carefully at the range of movement, strength and control your ankle has after your injury. We will plan a progressive ankle strengthening and balance re-training programme to help you achieve your aims and goals. If this is to return to your sport we will need to get the ankle used to the individual demands of your chosen sport. This may involve high level jumping and hopping drills called plyometrics which will building strength and power in your legs. When appropriate I will use a well researched functional testing procedure to ensure a timely and safe return to sport. https://www.greenwoodphysio.co.uk/plantarfasciitis daily 0.75 2024-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d1a83aec34746b3ee3ca74/1735224655968-4SKUOT451YHY0NIU7V23/unsplash-image-jyyNiSEcCl4.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d1a83aec34746b3ee3ca74/9dba45ee-f2df-4f7b-a818-20b963dba283/plantar+fascia+stretch.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d1a83aec34746b3ee3ca74/9ea7b7c3-7f9f-429e-9f3d-9d011ab0f78c/wpid-photo-23-jun-2012-1941.jpg https://www.greenwoodphysio.co.uk/general-4 daily 0.75 2022-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d1a83aec34746b3ee3ca74/1dc31e83-488e-4426-aa88-71a6d86f5f27/pexels-photo-3741382.jpeg Knee ligament surgery - I specialise in knee rehabilitation and have extensive experience working with patients with the surgical procedures below: Total knee replacement (TKR) and partial knee replacement (UKR) Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (ACLR) Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (PCLR) Postero-Lateral Corner Reconstruction (PLC) Collateral Ligaments (MCL and LCL) Quads or patella tendon repairs OATS procedure and microfracture https://www.greenwoodphysio.co.uk/the-facilities daily 0.75 2023-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d1a83aec34746b3ee3ca74/dcbe2290-aa9f-44e6-a3b6-2d1a034c392e/16C5C7F1-E8DE-4918-AA56-7D3461ACEC0D.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d1a83aec34746b3ee3ca74/c0c140c1-207d-4c41-b716-5c5cceb88cc6/B99E9DDB-21DA-4BEE-8D73-2A153AC2B805.jpeg Our Clinic The Fulcrum Performance Hub https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d1a83aec34746b3ee3ca74/9e990d5c-ed73-4226-9f3e-4783caaf1e77/C6D00CE2-947A-4E1E-BE24-B50201C54F33.jpeg Our Clinic gym with a power rack, weight plates, and resistance bands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d1a83aec34746b3ee3ca74/1d2f858e-7ba5-4f7e-9868-1fa74fb75a67/4833982F-9C63-4715-B01C-65F946972A2D.jpeg Our Clinic Indoor gym with multiple stationary exercise bikes, black flooring, white walls, and ceiling lights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d1a83aec34746b3ee3ca74/cc99fe9e-2312-4aea-a00d-e5fafef0e7e3/A344FDE3-E8BA-4937-819C-A53BE644E98E.jpeg Our Clinic Sports physiotherapist- clinical specialist lower limb physio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d1a83aec34746b3ee3ca74/4c508232-fc6b-462c-9f46-bb22641e24f8/31D197B0-E045-442F-82AD-BCDB63A81186.jpeg Our Clinic A set of black dumbbells arranged on a two-tiered metal rack in a gym. The weights range from 2.5 to 25 pounds, with smaller weights on top and larger weights on the bottom. Kettlebells are placed on the floor to the right of the rack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d1a83aec34746b3ee3ca74/2b14be5f-063a-4933-b761-f82ab61403f7/20329387-CE76-4BD2-B72F-892B4177115D.jpeg Our Clinic Indoor gym with adjustable workout benches, dumbbell rack with various weights, kettlebells, resistance bands, and exercise mats. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d1a83aec34746b3ee3ca74/65876109-18ef-48ce-b942-8cf78ac0face/2878E5C2-AA0B-4B74-85DD-DF0BE4ECD62E.jpeg Our Clinic Indoor gym featuring a stationary exercise bike and a rowing machine on a black rubber floor, with a mirror, a clock, and fitness equipment in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d1a83aec34746b3ee3ca74/90dff75d-7538-46b0-9ace-3b2d77e7d935/28342D06-AF45-41E4-86E9-0F0DB9AF1400.jpeg Our Clinic Medical examination or treatment room with a black padded adjustable examination bed and a white shelving unit in the background holding medical supplies and equipment. https://www.greenwoodphysio.co.uk/knee-ligament-injury daily 0.75 2024-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d1a83aec34746b3ee3ca74/c7e87408-909e-4826-969c-4e7f80b01e78/knee+pain+lady.jpeg Knee Ligament injury How severe is my knee ligament sprain? If you have recently had a twisting knee injury followed by pain, swelling and a loss of movement then it is quite likely you may have injured the major structures in the knee such as the ligaments, articular cartilage or meniscus. In this case it is important to have a healthcare professional who has a special interest in the lower limb to assess the knee to see if you need a MRI scan or even surgery. An knee ligament sprain can cause the soft tissues that surround the knee joint to overstretch. The soft tissues that can be stretched are called ligaments, these are tough bands of tissue which connect the femur to the tibia. These ligaments alongside muscles can help provide some stability and support to the knee joint. Ligaments have specific boundaries which they can stretch to and when you go beyond this, this can result in a tear. When knee sprains cause an injury to the ligaments we often classify them into different grades of tear. Grade 1 - tear to the ligament but no laxity Grade 2 - tear to the ligament with laxity Grade 3 - complete rupture of the ligament https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d1a83aec34746b3ee3ca74/7f68a39b-3eff-4634-8d44-c1bba1019ea1/soccer-football-sport-ball-159698.jpeg Knee Ligament injury How Greenwood Physio can help Some knee injuries or flare ups can can cause persistent pain and instability making a return to sport or day to day life really difficult. A thorough assessment of your knee to establish the stability, range of movement, strength and control will be undertaken. We will plan a progressive knee rehabilitation programme to help you achieve your aims and goals. If this is to return to your sport we will need to get the knee used to the individual demands of your chosen sport. This may involve high level jumping and hopping drills called plyometrics which will building strength and power in your legs. When appropriate I will use a well researched functional testing procedure to ensure a timely and safe return to sport. A return to sport can be a difficult physical and mental hurdle to overcome. Over the last 10 years I have collaborated with orthopaedic surgeons and have written post-operative knee rehabilitation protocols on a number of surgical procedures including a return to sport criteria. I will run through a series of physical tests which will help determine if you are ready to return to sport after you’re knee injury or operation. https://www.greenwoodphysio.co.uk/ankle-sprain-1 daily 0.75 2024-12-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d1a83aec34746b3ee3ca74/7fd7e4cc-6cbc-4fa0-af60-553209447cf5/IMG_4050.jpeg Plantar Fasciitis 2 Overload or a sudden increase in activity. Activities that involve repetitive stress on the foot, such as running, jumping, or standing for prolonged periods, can load the plantar fascia and cause discomfort. Foot mechanics, such as high arches (pes cavus) or flat feet (pes planus), can increase the stress on the plantar fascia, making it more prone to injury. These conditions can result in improper distribution of weight and altered foot alignment during walking or running. Tight muscles. Tightness in the calf muscles can limit ankle mobility and increase the strain on the plantar fascia. The Achilles tendon blends into the plantar fascia so if it is tight it places greater stress on the fascia. High BMI. Excess weight places additional stress on the feet, including the plantar fascia, increasing the risk of developing plantar fasciitis. Age and gender: Plantar fasciitis commonly occurs between the ages of 40 and 60. Women are more likely to experience the condition, possibly due to hormonal factors which we are currently learning much more about recently. 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