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  • How to treat a Frozen Shoulder

    Shoulder injection A steroid injection is a potential treatment option for pain arising from a Frozen The local anaesthetic in turn relieves pain from the injection itself and may provide short-term relief Clinical research suggests the use of both early physiotherapy alongside a steroid injection for effective Shoulder Hydrodilatation The hydrodilation procedure involves injecting a fluid (usually Normal Saline Ultrasound Imaging helps guide the injection to increase accuracy.

  • Beat Runner's Knee: Tips for Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery

    Prevention, Treatment, and Injection Options Strengthening exercises To reduce stress on the knee joint Injection options In some cases, injections may be a viable option to alleviate pain and promote healing : Corticosteroid injections: These injections provide short-term relief by reducing inflammation in the Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections: PRP therapy involves injecting a concentrated form of the patient's Hyaluronic acid injections: Also known as viscosupplementation, hyaluronic acid injections help lubricate

  • New Year, New Location for ACTIVATE Musculoskeletal Clinic in Harley Street

    Guided Injections: The ultrasound guides injections with precision, ensuring effective treatment delivery Most patients have reported a significant reduction in their pain 4 weeks after their injection, and It is a hyaluronic acid solution injected into the joint, aimed at restoring the balance of hyaluronic Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections: An Option for Tendinopathy PRP injections, another treatment offered The process includes extracting a sample of the patient’s blood, concentrating the platelets, and injecting

  • Hallux Rigidus – A Stiff Painful Big Toe: Diagnosis & Treatment

    What injections are available for Hallux Rigidus? There are several injections that can be used to treat Hallux Rigidus. These include Corticosteroid and Hyaluronic acid injections. Hyaluronic acid injections are another option for treating Hallux Rigidus. The injection contains a gel that hydrates your joint and can help ease pain.

  • The Painful Flat Foot 🦶

    What types of injections are there in treating Painful Flat Feet? Some possible injections that may be used in the treatment of flat feet include: Corticosteroid injections : These injections can be used to reduce inflammation and pain in the feet and ankles. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections: PRP injections involve injecting a concentration of platelets PRP injections may be used to promote the healing of tendons and ligaments in the feet and ankles.

  • Baker's Cyst: What is it and What can be done about it?

    Can injections help in Baker's Cyst? Although not considered a treatment of Baker’s cyst per se, Hyaluronic acid injections help with knee Injections of Hyaluronic acid may help to reduce pain and swelling in the knee, and they may improve However, these injections are not typically recommended as a first-line treatment for a Baker's cyst. non-surgical treatments for Knee pain including medications, physiotherapy, ultrasound scanning and injections

  • How to Diagnose & Treat Shoulder Impingement

    treatments is pain management, which involves taking over-the-counter medications, prescription drugs or injections What are the injections used for shoulder impingement? The most common injection used for shoulder impingement is a corticosteroid injection. Corticosteroids are anti-inflammatory medicines that can help reduce pain and swelling when injected If Corticosteroid injection does not provide adequate pain and symptom relief, keyhole surgery might

  • Thawing The Frozen Shoulder - Pain Management and Physiotherapy Exercises

    the condition, detailing targeted mobility and strengthening exercises, and examining the efficacy of injection , injections can help to change the course of the condition, especially for individuals experiencing Ultrasound-Guided Shoulder Joint Steroid Injections Steroid injections directly into the shoulder joint This procedure involves injecting a large volume of saline mixed with a steroid and sometimes a local Injections, when used judiciously, can be a valuable component of a comprehensive treatment strategy

  • We Got Your Back👍 : The Role of MRI and Digital Treatments in Back Pain Relief

    A Deep Dive into Trigger Point Injections While the goal is always non-invasive relief, sometimes our Trigger point injections are a minimally invasive procedure that targets these stubborn areas. These injections consist of a solution, often a combination of a local anesthetic and saline, administered And while the thought of "injections" might seem daunting, they're a far cry from surgical procedures MRI, personalised treatments with digital physiotherapy, and targeted solutions like trigger point injections

  • What are the treatment options for Tennis Elbow?

    invasive treatment alternatives that stimulate the recovery process, such as: Physical Therapy Elbow Injections Elbow Injections Corticosteroid and Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections are viable treatment options These injections have been shown to speed up recovery and heal the tissues with poor blood supply such This machine separates the platelets from the blood sample so they can be injected into the afflicted ACTIVATE provides both types of injections for the management of tennis elbow.

  • Osteoarthritis of the Ankle: What You Need to Know

    Joint Injections: Corticosteroid injections or Hyaluronic Acid injections can relieve pain and inflammation Non-surgical treatments, such as physiotherapy, pain medications, joint injections and weight management including medical assessment, clinical examination, ultrasound scanning, digital physiotherapy and joint injections

  • All About Shoulder Pain: Diagnosis to Treatment in a One-Stop-Clinic

    Persistent cases may benefit from corticosteroid injections. For pain management, NSAIDs or corticosteroid injections are potent. Treatment Options: Apart from rest and NSAIDs, persistent cases benefit from corticosteroid injections Injections with corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid can alleviate pain. Shoulder Injections: If required, and after discussing potential benefits and risks, specific injections

  • My Elbow Hurts When I Play Golf: Could It Be Golfer's Elbow?

    For example, the doctor may use ultrasound to guide the injection of medication into the elbow, or to In some cases, injections or surgery may be necessary. Steroid injections can potentially be helpful in the treatment of golfer's elbow. The steroids, which are powerful anti-inflammatory medications, can be injected around the flexor tendon It is important for individuals who receive steroid injections for golfer's elbow to also receive other

  • Everything You Need to Know About Rotator Cuff Tear

    Corticosteroid injections: A corticosteroid is a powerful anti-inflammatory medication that can be injected The injection can be done in a doctor's office and is usually a quick and relatively painless procedure Corticosteroid injections can provide significant relief from pain and inflammation, and may allow patients Read this article from ACTIVATE and learn more about shoulder injections. In addition to rest, physical therapy, and medication, corticosteroid injections can also be used as

  • Pain in the Back! - Diagnosis and Treatment

    available in managing back pain, the treatments available with focus on physiotherapy, medications, injections They can also be used to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments such as physical therapy or injections Injections - Injections such as epidural steroid injections or nerve blocks can help reduce pain and Non-invasive treatments such as physiotherapy, medications, injections, orthotics, and other non-surgical

  • Barbotage Needling for Rotator Cuff Calcific Tendinopathy

    Steroid Injections : Corticosteroid injections are given to relieve severe pain. Needling the deposit : Local anaesthetic is injected for pain relief during the procedure and a fine Flushing Out the Calcium : A saline solution is then injected to help flush out the calcium fragments Barbotage  is often combined with a corticosteroid injection  to reduce inflammation after the procedure

  • One-Stop Private Doctor-led MSK Clinics: The Convergence of Quality Care, Convenience and Affordability

    Ultrasound-Guided Injections: These precise injections target affected areas directly, minimising discomfort Injections include: Hyaluronic Acid, PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma), Cortisone and Arthrosamid. The clinic utilises a wide array of services, including ultrasound-guided injections and digital physiotherapy

  • ACTIVATE is now approved for Ostenil

    announce that ACTIVATE Musculoskeletal Clinic is now an approved clinic by TRB Chemedica for Ostenil injection

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A common Cause of Hand and Finger Pain

    A steroid injection in the Carpal Tunnel may also be beneficial and may provide effective relief for There is a possibility to repeat these injections if appropriate. positively respond to non-surgical methods of managing mild-moderate CTS such as splinting, medications or injections

  • Olecranon Bursitis: Diagnosis & Treatment

    Infection: A bacterial infection, often caused by a break in the skin near the elbow, can lead to an infected bursa. of inflammation and guiding therapeutic interventions, such as fluid aspiration and corticosteroid injections doctor may recommend aspiration of the bursa to remove excess fluid, and in some cases, a corticosteroid injection In cases of infection, antibiotics may be prescribed.

  • Getting a Grip on Trigger Finger: Diagnosis and Treatment

    Steroid Injections: Steroid injections directly into the tendon sheath can reduce inflammation, relieving

  • Wrist-Thumb Tendonitis: Understanding DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis

    If conservative measures do not provide relief, the doctor may recommend a corticosteroid injection to Ultrasound guided steroid injections can be a very effective treatment option for DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis

  • The Painful Wrist Joint: Diagnosis and Treatment of Wrist Arthritis

    medications, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and corticosteroids in addition to joint injections

  • Understanding and Managing Morton's Neuroma: Insights into Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

    In some cases, corticosteroid injections may be administered to the affected area to decrease swelling Both surgical options carry risks, such as infection, numbness, or recurrence of pain.

  • Ganglion Cysts of The Wrist

    generally benign, it's important to rule out other conditions that may have similar symptoms, such as an infection In some cases, the cyst may burst, leading to infection or inflammation. outpatient setting Potential Risks Risk of cyst recurrence, as the cyst wall remains intact Possible infection vessels if not performed correctly Follow-Up Follow-up care involves monitoring the site for signs of infection

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