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The meniscus are crescent shaped pads of cartilage, located in the knee joint in between the thigh bone and the shin bone. Many people will have heard the term ‘damaged’ or ‘torn’ cartilage and it’s these terms that usually mean a meniscus injury.

We’ve all done it. We’ve been inspired to get out there and try our hands at a sport either for the first time or as an effort to get back into it. As we’ve thrown ourselves into the fray, we’ve over done it and injured ourselves. 

With restrictions beginning to lift, some elective or non-urgent surgeries have started to resume. However, due to the large waiting lists that have built up during the pandemic, many people will still be waiting for surgery. Here, we will be looking at pre-operation rehabilitation for those who are waiting for surgery and post-operation rehabilitation those who have been able to have surgery.

Are you wondering how to treat aching feet and heels? Perhaps you’re suffering from aching legs, knees or lower back? Shoe inserts, insoles or orthotic insoles may be the answer.

Ski season is upon us and it’s always a busy time of year for Neo G. The biggest demand between January and April is for knee supports; especially those that have additional features such as stays and additional compression.

We’re delighted to announce that our Open Knee Support has been awarded “Highly Commended” in the 2021 Pharmacy MVP Awards!

Neo G, the exclusive orthotic partner of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), today announced the introduction of a range of new innovative products into the NeoThotics family of orthotics.

With the recommended guidelines advising us to be active each day and do 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week, walking is a great way to hit these targets. As well as the physical benefits of walking there are benefits that can support mental health which makes this form of exercise ideal for most individuals and great for rehabilitation following an injury.

It is estimated that around 10 million people in the UK are living with a form of arthritis – a common condition which shows itself in varying degrees of pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. Arthiris can affect anyone, but it is most common in people over the age of 45. The two varieties of arthritis that a large proportion of the population will have either heard about or know of someone who has suffered with are Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)...

Due to restrictions over the last few months, many of us have had to stop doing the exercise and activies that our bodies are used to. Now, as gyms and golf courses reopen and competitive sports resumes, what can we do to reduce the risk of overdoing it? 

If you live an active lifestyle or are a regular gym goer or sportsperson, slowing down and taking the time off to recover from an injury can be a tough pill to swallow. 

With 7% of all working people estimated to suffer from Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) at some point in their working lives, it is clearly a serious and widespread matter. To help, Alex Clark physiotherapist at leading orthopaedic support specialist Neo G gives his top advice for how people can prevent and treat this common condition.

 If you’re a runner it’s likely you’ll be familiar with Plantar Fasciitis, a painful condition which results in a deep ache or sharp stabbing pain in the heel or along the arch of your foot. However, it’s not just runners or those on their feet for large portions of the day that run the risk of developing Plantar Fasciitis – if you have a problems with your feet such as high arches or flat feet, you could be at risk of developing this common and painful condition.

If you’ve ever been unlucky enough to suffer from runner’s knee, you’ll be familiar with how frustrating and painful this common condition can be. This common ailment, which can inflict runners and other athletes alike, causes a dull pain behind or around the top of the kneecap and accounts for up to 25% of all running injuries...