Educational Resources
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 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…
Read MoreHydrotherapy programme
Hydrotherapy programme Aerobic Exercises Aqua Jogging Wearing an Aqua belt start with a light jog around the pool to warm-up. Do two laps clockwise around the pool followed by two laps anti-clockwise. Increasing difficulty: running with hands out of the water, Back straight and tall or increase the speed of the running. Kicking with a…
Read MoreHyaline Cartilage
Stem Cell treatment for articular cartilage lesions for Osteoarthritic patients- Can it solve the problem? (Make Hyaline cartilage great again) Stem cell treatment in articular cartilage regeneration is a relatively new concept that is being developed in trials in an attempt to regain normal cartilage and joint function. This method has yielded some interesting and…
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