Meniscal Injuries, is Surgery the answer?
Arthroscopic surgery to treat either a degenerative meniscus or an acute meniscal tear has been topical in the past 10-15 years. It has been said that one sub-group who may benefit are those with symptoms of "catching" and/or "locking" of the knee. If these...
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What are the benefits of taking supplements in the treatment of knee and hip osteoarthritis?
Reece, Set in Motion Physiotherapy Director & Physiotherapist has provided us with the benefits of taking supplements in the treatment of knee and hip osteoarthritis. Set in Motion Physiotherapy takes rooms at the Walk-in Specialist Emergency...
Diagnosed with iron deficiency? What now?
At the Walk-in Specialist Emergency Clinic, WiSE we offer iron infusions (Ferinject) to appropriate patients who have been identified as iron deficient and for whom oral iron replacement has not been sufficient or is not appropriate. For further details see...
Work Injuries
Injuries at work do occur. As an employee or employer, time off work can be really difficult. No one has time to wait hours in your local hospital emergency department or spend days accessing various services and waiting for results. The WiSE Specialist Emergency...
WiSE Nurses Give Some Handy Hints On Getting a Urine Sample From Your Child
Urine samples are often required for testing. Urine tests may be done for a number of reasons. In particular, they are a valuable, non invasive tool to confirm if your child has a urinary tract infection (UTI). Particularly as children do no tell you that they have...
Recipe – Green Smoothie
Getting your five serves of fruit and vegetables a day just got a whole lot easier. Unlike a juice, this smoothie keeps all the fibre intact, and with less fruit than vegetables, it keeps sugar levels to a minimum. Smoothies also reduce food waste - blemish? Who...
What is osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is a painful inflammatory condition that affects the joints of the body and structures such as bone, cartilage, ligaments and muscles. These result in pain and a loss in mobility and a reduction in quality of life. Swelling around the joint Painful...
Mastitis
Mastitis is inflammation of the breast tissue that can be caused by an engorged breast or a blocked duct. A red, lumpy, painful area on the breast is an early sign and mastitis can develop quickly if the milk is not removed. Chills/fever Joint aches and pains ...
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