ACL Journey Guide What is the ACL ?. The anterior cruciate ligament is one of the key ligaments that stabilizes the knee joint. It connects the thigh (femur) and shin bone (tibia) running diagonally to the posterior cruciate ligament. It prevents the tibia from...
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Welcome to Reflexology
Reflexology Reflexology is a holistic technique that involves applying pressure to specific points on the feet or hands. These points are known as reflex areas and correspond to different parts of the body. By stimulating these reflex points the aim is to promote...
Welcome to our November Blog – Life Span – Health Span – Top Tips
Life Span - Health Span We are all living longer and there are some simple things we can be doing now to improve the quality of our lives as we get older. The current medical model is very reactive and we need to be preventing more illness. Chronic inflammation is a...
Welcome to Katie with an introduction to the Shoulder Joint
Image credit: www.centralperformance.com Shoulder facts! The main joint of the shoulder is the 'ball and socket' joint, or glenohumeral joint, but did you know there are also 2 other joints: the ACJ joint (where the collar bone meets the shoulder blade, towards the...
The Art of Balancing Life for Wellbeing & Recovery
The Art of Balancing Life for Wellbeing and Recovery It is normal for people's activity to eb and flow. You probably notice periods in your activity when you seem to progress and burn through your list of things to do, and other times when nothing ever seems to get...
Thinking about Physiotherapy but have some reservations?
Have you wondered about Physiotherapy? BUT have some reservations? Will it be hard to get an appointment? Will I be expected to sign up to a full course of treatment? I’m not sporty enough to go to a sports clinic? Will I have to undress? Will I just be given another...
Sports Day Dramas!
In July the school Summer Term starts to draw to a close and many start to concentrate on the holidays ahead, but before that, there may be the excitement and drama of Sports Day! How sports days have changed over the year’s and I don’t intend to dwell on the long...
Thoughts on Running NHS & Private Services alongside Each Other
20 years of running a physio clinic in Ashbourne. In fact, I find it’s 22 years as my son was 1 when my husband Chris and I bought the clinic from the legendary Pam Philips. When this realisation hit me, it got me thinking about all the changes that have happened over...
10 Foot Problems NOT to be Ignored!
10 Foot Problems NOT to be Ignored! “Are your feet stopping you from doing what you want to do?” Here at Ashbourne & Hilton Physiotherapy Centres, we are here to help you “regain your full potential”. Our physio – Charlotte King has a keen interest in foot...
Let’s Get Moving
Let’s get moving! Are you waiting for a joint operation, perhaps a replacement? Or have you had your operation and what to know how you can get going a bit more? Keeping fit and active in these situations can be a challenge and our physios are on hand to guide you if...
Celebrating 10 Years of what we do best -Hilton Physiotherapy
10 YEARS of doing what we do best! Helping the people of Hilton and South Derbyshire get out of PAIN and back to EVERTHING they want to do. This year we are CELEBRATING 10 years of physiotherapy at our purpose built unit on the Wellbrook Medical Centre site in the...
Health and Wellbeing in 2023
Well it’s a New Year and often a time for us all to reflect on what’s gone before but more often, what lies ahead…………….. 2022 has certainly had it’s challenges and 2023 is unlikely to be a breeze. Us humans are pretty resilient but there are things we can do to help...