Eastmond Physio & Rehab in Ivybridge

23/07/2026

🦵 Why Does Your Knee Click? Should You Be Worried?

Have you ever stood up, walked upstairs, or squatted down and heard your knee click or crack?

The good news is that most clicking knees are completely normal.

🔍 Common reasons people will tell you:
• Tendons or ligaments moving over bony structures
• Tiny gas bubbles popping within the joint fluid (similar to cracking your knuckles)
• Normal movement of the kneecap during bending

🚩 When should you get it checked?
If the clicking is accompanied by:
❌ Pain
❌ Swelling
❌ Locking or catching
❌ Giving way
❌ Difficulty fully straightening or bending the knee
❌weakness

These symptoms may indicate an injury that would benefit from a physiotherapy assessment.

Remember, not every noisy joint is a damaged joint. Understanding the difference can save you unnecessary worry and help you seek treatment when it really matters.

At Eastmond Physio & Rehab, we assess the whole picture—not just your symptoms—to identify the cause of your pain and create a treatment plan that gets you back to doing what you enjoy.

14/07/2026

💡 Pain doesn’t always mean damage.

Many people with no pain at all have “wear and tear”, disc bulges, or arthritis showing on scans?

🩻 A scan is just one piece of the puzzle.

As physiotherapists, we look at:
✅ Your movement
✅ Your strength
✅ Your lifestyle
✅ Your goals
✅ Your symptoms

The aim isn’t just to treat a scan—it’s to treat you.

If pain is stopping you doing the things you love, don’t assume the worst. The right assessment can make all the difference.

📍Eastmond Physio & Rehab – Ivybridge
Helping you move better, feel stronger, and get back to what matters.

10/07/2026

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09/07/2026

🩻 Your scan doesn’t always tell the whole story…

It’s easy to assume that if an MRI or X-ray shows an “abnormality”, it must be the cause of your pain.

The evidence tells us otherwise.

Research has shown that many people with no pain at all have findings on scans, including:

📊 37% of healthy 20-year-olds have disc degeneration on MRI, rising to 96% by age 80.

📊 30% of healthy 20-year-olds have a disc bulge, increasing to 84% by age 80.

📊 Around 20–30% of people over 60 have a rotator cuff tear without any shoulder pain.

📊 Around 35% of adults over 50 have a meniscus tear despite having no knee pain.

📊 Up to 69% of people have a hip labral tear with no hip symptoms.

💡 What does this mean?

Scans are an excellent tool when they’re clinically indicated—but they don’t diagnose pain on their own.

As physiotherapists, we combine your history, symptoms, movement, strength and function with any imaging to understand what’s really causing your problem.

We treat the person—not the picture.

📍 Eastmond Physio & Rehab, Ivybridge

07/07/2026

03/07/2026

Paperwork done and that’s a wrap on another busy week! ☀️

It’s been a fantastic week helping so many people get back to doing what they love. Now it’s time to enjoy a couple of days off in the sunshine and recharge.

If you’ve been putting off that ni**le, ache, or injury, I still have a couple of appointments available next week.

📍 Eastmond Physio & Rehab
📩 Get in touch to book your appointment before they’re gone!

Have a fantastic weekend! 🌿

25/06/2026

Plymouth rehabilitation triathlon- one of my favourite ‘office days’ of the year

24/06/2026

☀️ Heat Illness: Don’t Ignore the Warning Signs ☀️

As temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat-related illness.

Signs to look out for include dizziness, headache, excessive sweating, muscle cramps, nausea, and unusual fatigue.

💧 Stay hydrated
🌳 Take breaks in the shade
👕 Wear light, breathable clothing
🏃 Exercise wisely and avoid the hottest part of the day

A little preparation can help you stay active and safe this summer.

☀️💧

22/06/2026

The weekend has to come to an end at some point!

Back to home visits and the clinic room today.

It’s a busy week ahead, so if you’re looking for an appointment, get in touch early to avoid disappointment.

📞 07966 933371

19/06/2026

MYTH vs FACT

MYTH: Rest is always the best treatment for an injury.

FACT: Complete rest can sometimes slow recovery. The right exercises and rehabilitation can help tissues heal and restore function.

Don’t let fear of movement delay your recovery.