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It has been widely reported in the media recently that dancer and Strictly Come Dancing judge Darcey Bussell has had her hip resurfaced and will eventually need a full hip replacement. On the outside Darcey seems fit and healthy but a long and successful dancing career has taken its toll on her body. Darcey was recently interviewed by Woman and Home Magazine and revealed a list of injuries. Over the years Darcey has had two operations on her ankle, torn her hamstring, snapped the anterior cruciate ligament in her knee and had an operation to resurface her hip. Ouch! Certainly [...]

We are really proud and excited in equal measure to be associated with the Tour of Tameside 2015. Our team will be helping out on the day with massages and also supporting the prizes for the winners the fantastic race. After a 14 year break the race is back, covering a gruelling 26 miles over 3 days it will test the mettle of most runners. The first day is a fell race up one of Tameside’s steepest roads with a reward of long range views of Tameside and Manchester city centre from the trig point. Day 2 is an equally [...]

Davenport House Clinic is more than the sum of its parts, but we know that our patients value us most because of our staff. Our administrative staff are incredibly hard working, and have been chosen because of their infectious smiles and belief in delivering high quality service. They enjoy helping patients and making the process of booking as easy as possible. The hub of the clinic. Our physiotherapists have decades of combined experience. The team has grown over the 7 years we have been in Tameside, they have collective experience of occupational health, ergonomics, neuro rehab, elite sports, pain management, [...]

Blisters are painful! We've all had to suffer at some point in our lives, whether its through new shoes, bad shoes or a very long walk, none of us are immune. The shearing forces created between bone and skin are what causes blisters to form. Some people mistakenly try to reduce blisters by using cream and powders, but these won’t remove the shearing forces that make the blister. Repetition is one key element, which is why long walks or runs are often the precipitating factor. Prevention: Ensure shoes fit well, and any points of contact in areas of skin prone [...]

I heard a saying in Paris last week by a French doctor, “feet are far from the head and far from the heart”. This from a man who should know, the inventor of a rather fabulous foot orthotic, and a man who has spent many decades treating peoples problems. It is commonly accepted that we can derive massive health benefits from adding in a 20 minute walk every day. It sounds easy, but for many its a challenge because of foot pain. The simple corn can cause excruciating pain when walking, and be the reason many people decide not to [...]

What is frozen shoulder? Frozen shoulders often occur without a definitive cause. Frozen shoulder (also known as adhesive capsulitis) is a three stage condition in which the shoulder becomes completely or partially unmovable. It is one of the most painful conditions that can affect the shoulder. While a frozen shoulder may present with symptoms similar to that of other conditions which affect the shoulder it has a particularly distinct set of symptoms which result in severe pain, loss of movement and eventually stiffness. What causes frozen shoulder? It is not fully understood why frozen shoulder occurs and it [...]

Big toes, or as our friends across the pond call them, great toes are essential for walking. Big toe joints are often one of the first joints in the body to display degenerative changes, also known as osteoarthritis. Many people in mid to later life develop enlarged joints, or bunions, or pain in these joints. The forces running through this joint are the primary reason why, often all of the body weight goes through a very small surface area, such high pressure can over time lead to deformities in this joint. Osteoarthritic changes occur when the ability of the joint [...]

Dry skin, callosities, corns, and heel fissures. All very common problems that podiatrists see on a daily basis. Many foot problems can be eased, or avoided altogether if we can maintain skin integrity and suppleness. Feet have a hidden existence for many, tucked away in shoes, with the sole out of sight, they get forgotten. Until they give us a nudge with some form of pain, or a partner suggesting that perhaps its time to have someone take a look at your feet. They have a hard life, carrying our bodies around for 16 hours a day, in hot conditions, [...]