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Frozen shoulder can be an extremely painful and frustrating condition. It can affect sleep, work, exercise and even simple activities such as putting on a coat or reaching for a seatbelt. For some patients, hydrodistension injection for frozen shoulder, also known as hydrodilatation, can form part of a treatment programme designed to reduce pain and help restore …
All-in-One Assessment, Diagnostic Ultrasound & Ultrasound-Guided Injection Appointment If you are looking for musculoskeletal injections in Benfleet, Essex, LG Physiotherapy, Ultrasound & Injection Clinic provides a specialist All-in-One Appointment for people experiencing persistent joint, tendon and soft-tissue pain. Based in Benfleet, Essex, the clinic is conveniently located for patients travelling from surrounding areas including Hadleigh, Rayleigh, Canvey Island, Basildon, Southend-on-Sea …
Shoulder pain can make everyday activities difficult—from sleeping comfortably and getting dressed to working, exercising or playing sport. If physiotherapy, exercise or pain relief hasn’t resolved your symptoms, you may be wondering whether a steroid injection for shoulder pain could help. At LG Physiotherapy, Ultrasound & Injection Clinic in Benfleet, Essex, I assess and treat shoulder problems using …
If you are considering a steroid injection for joint, tendon or musculoskeletal pain, you may have come across two different approaches: ultrasound-guided injections and blind or landmark-guided injections. But what is the difference, and does ultrasound guidance matter? At LG Physiotherapy, Ultrasound & Injection Clinic, I provide specialist musculoskeletal assessment, diagnostic ultrasound scans and ultrasound-guided injections for patients with a range of …
By Luke Greatrex – Consultant MSK Physiotherapist, Sonographer & Independent Prescriber Peptides are one of the most talked-about topics in sports medicine, physiotherapy and musculoskeletal healthcare in 2026. Social media is full of claims that peptides can rapidly heal tendon injuries, muscle tears, ligament damage and arthritis. But what does the evidence actually show? At LG …
Every week I see patients who have been advised to consider Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections for long-standing tendon pain. Many have already spent hundreds—or even thousands—of pounds hoping PRP will be the answer after reading impressive marketing claims online. Unfortunately, the scientific evidence tells a different story. If you’re considering PRP for a tendon injury, …
What Is Arthrosamid®? Arthrosamid is a next-generation intra-articular hydrogel injection designed to provide long-lasting relief for knee osteoarthritis. It works by cushioning the joint, reducing inflammation-driven pain, and improving mobility—without surgery. How Arthrosamid® Works Arthrosamid® contains non-biodegradable polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG). After it is injected into the synovial cavity, the hydrogel: Because it is non-degradable, the …
Ostenil Plus Introduction What is Ostenil Plus? Ostenil® Plus is a solution containing hyaluronic acid, designed to target osteoarthritis treatment. It comes in injection form. What conditions does Ostenil Plus treat? Ostenil® Plus treats osteoarthritis, which is a degenerative disease that causes joint pain and stiffness. How can I use Ostenil Plus? Ostenil Plus is …
