Musculoskeletal pain—whether it’s from an old sports injury, poor posture at work, or simply the consequence of daily life—is something most of us will experience at some point. It can range from a dull ache to sharp discomfort that interferes with sleep, movement, and overall quality of life. But the good news? You don’t have […]
We are thrilled to celebrate the awesome victory of our sponsored mixed martial arts fighter, Chris Duncan, who triumphed in his recent UFC bout in London this past weekend. Chris’s dedication and hard work paid off as he showcased his incredible skills inside the octagon. At our physiotherapy clinics located in Grangemouth, Stirling, Glasgow and […]
At ESP Physio we always encourage and promote people to participate in exercise, especially so when it’s fun and for a good cause! We are delighted to promote that the Rotary Club of Alloa is once again hosting the Tour de Clacks on Sunday, April 27, with participants now able to sign up. This year’s […]
So you may have already heard the term “tendinopathy” or more likely “tendinitis” or perhaps “tendinosis” but maybe unsure what this actually is and how you can get it better. Before we dive into what is meant by the terminology, let’s have a quick reminder of what is a tendon. Tendons are fibrous connective tissue […]
As we close the year, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our wonderful patients and our incredible team. Your trust and dedication have made this year truly special, and we are so grateful to be part of your journey to better health and well-being. This season, we also want to shine […]
Understanding Hip Bursitis Hip pain can be a frustrating and limiting condition, impacting everything from your ability to walk comfortably to enjoying your favorite activities. One common culprit behind persistent hip discomfort is hip bursitis. I’ll break down what hip bursitis is, why it happens, and how it can be managed effectively to help you […]
We’ve all heard the term often labelled at young teens who likely for the first time are experiencing a deep-lying ache around their bones and joints – often times prompting parents to visit their GP in hopes of a diagnosis and solution. Only to be told that their child has “growing pains”, and that they […]
In early 2024 we were invited by our friends at ClubSport Stirling to present a webinar on the topic of Injury Prevention and the vital role of physiotherapy in this field to club organisers. This is a very wide and constantly developing topic, so no shock the presentation ran on for about an hour. So […]
As some of our patients will tell you from their visits to ESP we regularly take Physiotherapy students on placement and have been doing this for 8 years now. Our motivation to do this was always to support the next generation of physiotherapists coming through, and provide an experience of what it is like working […]
You may or may not have heard of Manual Therapy (MT). The team at ESP Physio are well-versed in these techniques and one thing many patients tend to ask is why MT appears more prevalent in private practice musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy than within NHS physio. Answering this is complex, though we’ll try to break this […]
