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Notes from the clinic

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No SEO bait, no listicles, no “ten exercises” padded with stock photos. Each piece is written by a clinician about something we’ve actually seen on the table this month.

Alan McFerran, physiotherapist at McFerran Physio Bristol
Featured · Knee · Post-Op

From Surgery to Full Return to Sport: ACL Reconstruction Recovery at McFerran Physio

Recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is a long and complex journey — especially for athletes aiming to return to high-level sport.

Alan McFerran · 3 min read
Treatment room at McFerran Physio
Shoulder
3 min read

Resolving Rotator Cuff Shoulder Pain Using Strength Testing and Targeted Rehab at McFerran Physio

Shoulder pain during overhead activities or workouts is often caused by rotator cuff dysfunction — a group of small but crucial muscles that stabilize and rotate the shoulder joint.

Queen Square clinic, Bristol
Knee · Running
3 min read

Anterior Knee Pain in a Runner: Overcoming Patellar Tendinopathy and Returning to the Half Marathon

Anterior knee pain is one of the most common reasons runners end up in the physio clinic.

Cribbs Causeway clinic, Bristol
Lumbar Spine
3 min read

How Physiotherapy Helped a Young Man Overcome Recurrent Lower Back Pain Through Movement Retraining

Recurrent low back pain is one of the most common — and often misunderstood — conditions physiotherapists see.

Alan McFerran, physiotherapist at McFerran Physio Bristol
Achilles
3 min read

Overcoming Achilles Tendinopathy After Years of Pain: A Combined Injection and Strengthening Approach

Achilles tendinopathy can be one of the most stubborn and frustrating conditions to manage, especially when it resists traditional treatments like rest, stretching and massage.

Treatment room at McFerran Physio
Ankle · Post-Op
2 min read

Rehabilitation After Ankle Ligament Reconstruction: How One Netball Player Returned to Elite Competition

Recovering from ankle ligament reconstruction can be a long and challenging journey — especially for athletes competing at a high level.

Queen Square clinic, Bristol
Groin
2 min read

How Physiotherapy Helped a Footballer Overcome Chronic Groin Pain and Return to Play

Groin pain is a common but often frustrating issue for active adults and football players.

Cribbs Causeway clinic, Bristol
Neck
3 min read

Resolving Persistent Neck Pain in a Desk Worker: A Case of Postural Dysfunction and Muscle Weakness

In today’s working world, neck pain from poor posture is one of the most common complaints among desk-based workers.

Alan McFerran, physiotherapist at McFerran Physio Bristol
AC Joint
3 min read

How McFerran Physio Helped a Patient Overcome AC Joint Shoulder Pain and Return to Full Gym Training

Shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physiotherapy — particularly active individuals and gym-goers.

Treatment room at McFerran Physio
Sciatica
2 min read

Managing Acute Sciatica and Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Patient Success Story

Sciatica caused by lumbar disc herniation can be extremely painful and distressing.

Queen Square clinic, Bristol
Knee · HA
3 min read

Treating Knee Osteoarthritis with Hyaluronic Acid Injections: A Case Study from McFerran Physio

Knee osteoarthritis can be life-limiting for many people — affecting simple activities like walking the dog or climbing stairs.

Cribbs Causeway clinic, Bristol
Big Toe · HA
3 min read

Big Toe Osteoarthritis and Hyaluronic Acid Injection: A Patient Success Story

Big toe pain caused by osteoarthritis (OA) is a surprisingly common issue, especially among older adults who remain active.

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  • Lloyd Kelly, Juventus centre-back, in action for the club

    Lloyd Kelly

    Juventus · Serie A

  • Ghana international goalkeeper Joseph Wollacott — goalkeeper injury rehabilitation at McFerran Physio

    Joseph Wollacott

    Ghana International · Goalkeeper

  • Callum O'Dowda in action for the Republic of Ireland

    Callum O’Dowda

    Republic of Ireland International

  • Tommy Conway, Middlesbrough striker, in action

    Tommy Conway

    Middlesbrough · Scotland International

  • Ryley Towler, Lincoln City centre-back, in action

    Ryley Towler

    Lincoln City · Centre-Back

  • Alex Scott, AFC Bournemouth midfielder, in action

    Alex Scott

    AFC Bournemouth · Premier League

  • Sam Pearson, former Wales under-21 international, in action

    Sam Pearson

    Professional Footballer · Former Wales U21

  • Striker Louis Britton in action

    Louis Britton

    Striker · Professional Footballer

  • Freddie Owsley, professional rugby union player, in action

    Freddie Owsley

    Professional Rugby Union · Former GB Sprinter

  • Lily Owsley in action for Great Britain

    Lily Owsley MBE

    Team GB Hockey · Olympic Gold Medallist