medi Ortho UK

09/07/2026

What exercise works for you when you have arthritis?

Arthritis UK

Should I exercise with arthritis?

Some people with arthritis are worried about exercising and believe it could make their arthritis or musculoskeletal condition worse.

We asked Dr Benjamin Ellis, Consultant Rheumatologist and Senior Clinical Policy Advisor at Arthritis UK, to answer your questions about exercising with arthritis.

Read them here: https://www.arthritis-uk.org/information-and-support/ask-the-experts/ask-the-doctor-should-i-exercise-if-i-have-arthritis/

08/07/2026

🚨 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗹𝗲? 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻.

Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries, but they're often underestimated. In fact, around 𝟮 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 visit UK Emergency Departments every year with an ankle sprain.

Whether it happened during sport, on a dog walk, out running or simply by stepping awkwardly off a kerb, the right support can make all the difference to your recovery.

The 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶 𝗔𝗻𝗸𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗧𝗦® ankle brace is designed to help support your ankle while you recover, with features including:

👟 A slim design that fits comfortably inside most everyday shoes
🔄 An easy-to-use two-strap system for a secure fit
💙 Comfortable support when your ankle needs it most

💬 𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙡𝙚? 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙙𝙞𝙙 𝙞𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣? Let us know in the comments.

29/06/2026

🎾 🎾 𝗪𝗜𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗗𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘... 𝗕𝗨𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗜𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘? 👀

Game, set... elbow? 🤔

With Wimbledon serving up world-class tennis over the next two weeks, it's the perfect time to clear up a common misconception...

Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow might sound sport-specific, but you don't need to pick up a racket or a golf club to develop either condition.

🎾 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗼𝘄 causes pain and tenderness on the outside of the elbow.

⛳ 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗳𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗼𝘄 causes pain on the inside of the elbow and may sometimes be accompanied by tingling in the fingers.

From typing at a desk 💻 to DIY 🛠️, gardening 🌿 or repetitive manual work, everyday activities can place strain on your elbows too.

👉 Swipe through to learn the difference and discover how our 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁.𝗘𝗽𝗶 support can help provide targeted support when you need it most.

See link in comments for more info!

10/06/2026

⚽ 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵. 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲. 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁. 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹.

Whether you're playing 90 minutes, training under the floodlights or kicking a ball around with friends, the 𝗲+𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 soft support range is designed to keep you moving with confidence.

🏃 Support that moves with you
⚽ Lightweight, breathable comfort

Crafted in Germany for exceptional quality you can feel.

Play hard. Protect your joints.

𝗲+𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 by medi UK – the next generation of sports supports.

See link in comments for more information.

29/05/2026

“𝙄 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜.” 🥾

Christopher has patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PFOA) and was struggling with everyday movements that load the knee in a bent position.

⬇️ Stairs
⛰️ Hills and slopes
🪑 Standing up from sitting
🏋️ Even squats prescribed by his physio

The pain had become so limiting that he couldn’t complete some of the very exercises designed to help him.

In this video, you’ll see the difference when Christopher tries the 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗱® 𝗸𝗻𝗲𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 👇

➡️ 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲: pain and difficulty loading through the knee

➡️ 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲: smoother movement, improved confidence and better control

Christopher’s goal is simple - less daily pain and getting back to the hill walking he loves 💙

Sometimes the right support can make all the difference.

22/05/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝗢𝗔 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗲𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲

Living with osteoarthritis can have a significant impact on everyday life - from limiting mobility to making simple daily activities uncomfortable.

The 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝗢𝗔 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 off-loader knee brace is designed to help reduce pressure on the affected knee joint by supporting improved alignment. This can help relieve pain, improve knee function and support people to stay active and independent.

After being prescribed the 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝗢𝗔 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗲𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 by his GP, Darren experienced a noticeable reduction in pain and an increase in mobility, helping him become more active again and regain confidence in day-to-day movement.

We’re proud to share Darren’s story and the positive difference the right support can make.

🎥 Watch Darren’s journey below.

12/05/2026

🦵 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗸𝗻𝗲𝗲? Everyday activities such as walking, using the stairs, getting up from a chair or even sitting for long periods can become uncomfortable with 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗞𝗻𝗲𝗲.

Despite the name, Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome) doesn’t just affect runners or sporty people. It’s a common condition that causes pain around the kneecap and can affect people of all activity levels.

The 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶® 𝗣𝗧 has been designed to help support the kneecap and improve its movement, helping you stay comfortable and confident throughout the day.

🔍 How does it work?

✔️ An integrated silicone pad helps relax the outer thigh muscle
✔️ An adjustable strap allows the support to be tailored to you
✔️ An activating pad stimulates the inner thigh muscles
✔️ A reinforced patella ring gently supports the kneecap while reducing pressure

Small amounts of support can make a big difference when it comes to staying mobile and doing the things you enjoy 💙

08/05/2026

𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗸𝗻𝗲𝗲 𝗢𝗔 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 💙

The 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝗢𝗔 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 knee brace is designed to support painful knees, improve comfort when moving, and help people stay active with confidence.

In a recent UK evaluation, patients reported improvements in pain, mobility and daily function - and most found the brace easy to use.

✨ Lightweight
✨ Comfortable
✨ Non-surgical support
✨ Available on UK prescription

05/05/2026

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 #𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶 🚶‍♂️Move more. Feel better. Get rewarded.

This May, we’re inviting you to take small steps towards a healthier routine - because every step really does count. Whether it’s a lunchtime stroll, a walk with friends or family, part of your shopping trip, or built into your fitness routine, this challenge is all about progress, not perfection.

✨ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁:
• Weekly motivation emails
• Simple mini walking challenges
• Practical wellbeing tips
• A special reward waiting for you at the beginning of June

💡 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻?
Because small habits can make a big difference — and we’ll support you every step of the way.

🎁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁?
Everyone who signs up and takes part will receive an exclusive surprise reward at the end of 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 - a discount code to use on our webshop.

👉 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘆: https://www.mediuk.co.uk/shop/national-walking-month

𝗔𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿? You’re all set - just sign up with the same email and you’re in.

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲? Register now and you’ll join both the challenge and our newsletter in one go.

Let’s turn small steps into something powerful 💙

30/04/2026

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲, 𝗣𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘂𝗽.

Not with assistance. Not by pushing himself up with his arms. But using his leg with the 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗱 brace.

After 26 operations…
After losing his leg…
After years of relying on a wheelchair…
This moment happened.

Pat told us: “𝙄 𝙝𝙖𝙙𝙣’𝙩 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 8 𝙤𝙧 9 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨.”

Sometimes it’s not the big milestones. It’s the moment you realise something you thought was gone… might not be.