CLINIC UPDATE: COVID19: We want to you feel safe and comfortable coming to see us during the COVID situation. At all clinics, full precautions are taken to ensure patient safety, whilst ensuring you can access the care that you need. Mr Barrett has been vaccinated, he also has COVID antibodies and continues to test himself twice weekly.
Patient Information
The internet is a fantastic resource but it can be difficult to find the right information. If you would simply like some information or pointers to the right areas about your problem or condition please just ask and we will be happy to help. Scroll down for a list of resources on common condition.
MUSCULOSKELETAL MATTERS
An excellent NHS physio created resource to help you continue your recovery.
SUBACROMIAL IMPINGEMENT
Excellent information & exercises after being your Specialist has diagnosed your shoulder pain as Subacromial Impingement.
FROZEN SHOULDER
Your NHS guide to a 'Frozen Shoulder' & when to seek professional advice.
DORSET NHS PHYSIOTHERAPY SELF REFERRAL
You can self refer online for physiotherapy help here (dependent on address and GP surgery).
SCORE YOUR SHOULDER
How much of a problem is your shoulder? This score will give you an idea and help with our decision making process.
PATIENT RESOURCE
Non-urgent shoulder and elbow problems during COVID-19 outbreak from British Elbow & Shoulder Society
In trying to help patients with non-urgent shoulder and elbow problems during the COVID-19 crisis, members of BESS have used their expertise to select appropriate and up to date medical advice links on the internet to help you during the outbreak. These will not substitute a face to face consultation with your GP, specialist or allied health professional. However, in these exceptional circumstances, provided you understand these limitations, these resources may help with your symptoms or recovery until such time as normal services resume.
Shoulder Publications
Larger polyethylene glenospheres in reverse shoulder arthroplasty: are they safe?
Carl W Jones, Matthew Barrett, John Erickson, Idah Chatindiara, Peter PoonJournal of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery Int. 2020 Oct 8;4(4):944-951. doi: 10.1016/j.jseint.2020.08.011. eCollection 2020 Dec.