At Active Step we use the EMS Swiss Dolorclast High Power Laser (laser therapy) to manage pain and improve function in our patients who suffer with arthritis in their joints. As lower limb specialists we commonly see patients who are waiting for knee surgery such as total knee replacements and partial knee replacements and …
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What do you know about laser therapy? Have you ever considered having laser therapy? There are many different types of laser therapy and benefits of receiving it, so let’s dive in. What is DolorClast® High Power Laser? High power laser is an effective tool in the treatment of soft tissue injury and is a well-tolerated form …
At Active Step, Patellofemoral joint pain is the most common cause of knee pain that we get presented with. This joint pain accounts for around 25% of all the knee cases that we see. The patellar is more commonly referred to as the “kneecap” and the femur is the “thigh bone”. The point at which …
What is Osteoarthritis? Knee pain is a common occurrence and as we age the likelihood of it developing increases exponentially. Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common types of arthritis within the knee. It is a degenerative “wear and tear” type arthritis. This most commonly occurs in people over 50 years of age, but …
