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Mr Graeme Hopper Consultant Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon
Frank Gilroy works closely with many of the orthopaedic specialists in Glasgow and Edinburgh including, Mr Graeme Hopper. Mr Hopper is a Consultant Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon at Ross Hall Hospital in Glasgow. He specialises entirely in surgery of the knee with a particular expertise in sports knee injuries (knee arthroscopy and ACL reconstruction) and the…
Read MoreQuestion and answer with Frank Gilroy
Frank Gilroy recently undertook a question-and-answer session with final year physiotherapy students as part of his role as a practice educator. During these videos Frank addressed the common questions he is asked both by patients and other physiotherapists. This included demystifying Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries and discussing his own experience of working in both…
Read MoreOsteoarthritis (OA) and exercise: the benefits
The benefits of exercise for Osteoarthritis A recent article has emphasised the importance of doing your physiotherapy exercises and keeping active if you have osteoarthritis (OA). The article highlights the new recommendations by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), that physical exercise should form the main treatment for OA, with exercise shown…
Read MoreAdvice and exercises for acute knee pain or injury
Mr Colin Walker- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon MB ChB, FRCS Mr Frank Gilroy- Senior Physiotherapist MSc MCSP This programme does not attempt to diagnose knee pain and it is important that your doctor is aware that you are following this programme and is happy for you to use it. The Acute knee pain or injuries programme…
Read MorePosture advice and exercises
This video contains advice and exercises for posture which can be applied to your day to day life. Click here to view the video on the Frank Gilroy Physiotherapy youtube channel.
Read MoreHip Resurfacing Surgical Management
A patient guide to hip resurfacing surgical management Sanjeev Patil (Orthopaedic Hip Specialist) Frank Gilroy (Senior Physiotherapist) Joanne Dalglish (Student Physiotherapist) Kevin Watson (Head of strength & conditioning at GSS) Contents Anatomy of the hip Information on hip resurfacing Why might you need hip resurfacing? Eligibility for hip resurfacing surgery About the surgery Surgical techniques…
Read MorePhysiotherapy education
Frank Gilroy- Senior Physiotherapist I am regularly involved with Glasgow Caledonian University as a visiting physiotherapy lecturer and practice educator for students. The video below was recorded with fellow lecturer and physiotherapist, Douglas Lauchlan as a resource for students. It explores how physiotherapy has changed over the years. Click on the following…
Read MoreWhy can’t I start…. yet?
This is a question that will be relatable to many patients and physiotherapists alike. The table below created by Tom Goom (2018), provides an excellent insight and illustration as to why certain activities have to be avoided or reduced during recovery from knee related pain/injury. It shows that the load placed through the patellofemoral joint-…
Read MoreInjury: Load versus Capacity
This fantastic video by Kevin Maggs, posted by the British Journal of Sports Medicine (2019), clearly explains the simple equation that leads to a high proportion of injuries: if mechanical load exceeds tissue capacity = increased risk of injury Reference: MAGGS, K., 2019. Load vs Capacity and Injuries, British Journal of Sports Medicine. [viewed 20…
Read MoreWhy is hydrotherapy/aquatic therapy used for rehabilitation?
This excellent podcast by the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) (2020), interviews Dr. Ben Waller who is an expert in the field of aquatic exercise. It highlights the benefits and explains the science behind using hydrotherapy/aquatic exercise during recovery from injury or surgery and for rehabilitation. A great listen for both patients and healthcare…
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