Knee
The Joint Recovery Clinic YouTube channel
The Joint Recovery Clinic is a YouTube channel that has been developed by senior orthopaedic surgeon, Colin Walker and experienced physiotherapist, Frank Gilroy. It has easy to follow videos on self-management of acute knee pain and injury. To view the YouTube channel, click here
Read MoreMeniscus injury rehabilitation programme
A patient guide to physiotherapy following a meniscal tear Frank Gilroy (BSc MCSP, Consultant Physiotherapist) Kaitlin Mugford (BKin, MSc Physiotherapy Student) Anatomy of the meniscus The meniscus is a piece of cartilage within your knee joint made mostly of collagen (72%) and water (22%). The meniscus provides shock absorption (cushioning), stability, lubrication and proprioception…
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 MoreIliotibial (IT) band syndrome
A patient guide to Iliotibial (IT) band syndrome Graeme Hopper- Consultant Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon, FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) Frank Gilroy- Physiotherapy advisor Glasgow Sports Surgery Service (GSSS) Thea Browne- Student Physiotherapist Contents Anatomy What is IT band syndrome? Causes Symptoms Diagnosis What else could be causing the pain? Rehabilitation Activity modification Pain management Flexibility/stretching exercises…
Read MorePost knee replacement surgery rehabilitation
A patient’s guide to rehabilitation post knee replacement surgery Colin Walker Orthopaedic Knee Specialist Frank Gilroy BSc MSCP Georgia Bouffard Student Physiotherapist Anatomy of the knee The knee is the largest joint in the body. It must be strong to support your body weight and flexible to allow bending and twisting movements. It joins the…
Read MoreQuad Strengthening Protocol
A Patient Guide to Quadriceps Strengthening Colin Walker FRCS- Orthopaedic knee surgeon Frank Gilroy MCSP- Consultant Physiotherapy advisor Laura Clarke- Student Physiotherapist Anatomy of the Quadriceps The Quadriceps Femoris is comprised of 4 muscles extending the knee; Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Intermedius, Vastus Medialis – which can be seen in the picture below.These knee…
Read MoreKnee Injury Self Treatment
Colin Walker FRCS- Sports knee surgeon Bill Leach FRCS- Sports knee surgeon Frank Gilroy MCSP- Physiotherapy advisor These exercise are a practical self treatment programme but should only be progressed after you have a medical diagnosis of a simple knee injury. If your pain persists or increases, seem specialist advice. In The First 48 Hours…
Read MoreACL Reconstruction Rehabilitation Programme
GSSS Patients’ Guide to Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Colin Walker (FRCS) Frank Gilroy (BSc MCSP) 2nd Edition (2016) based on previous programme written for GSSS written and produced by C.Walker, W Leach, F, Gilroy & J. Keenan (2009) Information on ACL Ruptures The knee is the largest joint in the body. It is dependent on…
Read MorePatella femoral pain syndrome programme
Patellofemoral pain syndrome information & rehabilitation protocol FRANK GILROY-Senior Physiotherapist MSc MCSP COLIN WALKER- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon MB ChB, FRCS (Ortho) MICHAEL KRZYSZTON- Physiologist BSc, Student Physiotherapist The Knee The knee is a large complex joint that allows for movement between the thigh bone (femur) and shin bone (tibia). It is comprised of tendons that…
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