Ankle
Achilles Tendon Rupture Rehabilitation
Patient’s guide to Achilles tendon rupture rehabilitation Emma Burns- MSc PhysiotherapistFrank Gilroy – Consultant Physiotherapist MSc MCSPRobert Carter- Foot and Ankle Specialist Contents What is the Achilles tendon? How do you injure your tendon? …
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Ankle Replacement Surgery Ankle replacement is now a viable option for many patients with ankle arthritis and this surgery is now available in Glasgow. Mr. Senthil kumar, our foot & ankle surgeon has undergone specialist training in this procedure and to date has carried out nearly 100 ankle replacements. Although ankle replacement surgery has been practised…
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Ankle Arthroscopy 11th January 2009 Arthroscopy or key hole surgery involves the use of fibre optic cameras and very small surgical tools. In many cases this can be carried out as day case surgery. As part of the procedure, the joint is distracted (separated) to allow for full access to the whole of the joint…
Read MoreAnkle Sprain Self Treatment
These exercise are a practical self treatment programme but should only be progressed after you have a medical diagnosis of a simple ankle injury. If your pain persists or increases, seem specialist advice. In The First 48 Hours An ankle sprain is an injury to the soft tissue around the ankle- we recommend that you…
Read MoreCalf (gastrocnemius) injury exercise programme
A PATIENTS GUIDE TO CALF REHABILITATION FRANK GILROY BSc MSCP (Physiotherapist) SENTHIL KUMAR (Orthopaedic and Ankle Surgeon) GILLIAN PARKER (Student Physiotherapist) Anatomy of the calf muscle The calf muscle at the back of the shin bone is primarily made up of the large and powerful gastrocnemius muscle which spans from just above the back of…
Read MoreFoot & Ankle Links
Surgical information and contacts Specific sites for Foot & Ankle pain: Coming soon Affiliated links & clinics The National Stadium Sports Medicine Centre (Hampden) Glasgow Hyndland Physiotherapy Clinic The Foot and Leg Clinic Bounce Back Physiotherapy Kerry Stewart’s Pilates Glasgow Aimi McGeough- Neurological and Rehabilitation Physiotherapist. Contact: aimiphysio@gmail.com or call on 07399340484 The Joint Recovery Clinic
Read MoreAnkle Appointments & Questions
How do I get an appointment for a foot and/or ankle assessment? Most patients with foot or ankle pain/problems will either self refer for physio or will be referred by their GP or hospital consultant from the Glasgow area. To arrange an appointment contact Frank Gilroy directly on 07906 250 032 What happens at a…
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