Health at Hart — body, mind, soul

Blog · Deborah Bateson · 30 October 2024

Physiotherapy

K Laser for tendon irritation

Where therapeutic laser sits in Deborah Bateson’s toolkit — adjunct, screened, not science fiction.

Therapeutic laser light on a knee

Symptoms and what they can mean

A local, grumpy tendon that is slowing rehab. Laser will not impress a complete tear.

What we can do in clinic

Used when it fits, with eye safety and medical screening. You still do the exercises. That sentence will keep appearing because it is true.

Red flags and when to see your GP

Cancer history, pregnancy, photosensitising drugs — tell me. Some of those are no-go.

This article is general information for people considering care at Health at Hart in Hartley Wintney. It is not a diagnosis, a prescription, or a promise of outcome. If you have sudden, severe or unexplained symptoms — including chest pain, unexplained weight loss, night pain, bowel or bladder changes, or a new neurological problem — seek urgent medical advice (NHS 111 or 999). UK osteopaths are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council. Counsellors named here are BACP-registered where stated. Always check with your GP or insurer if you are unsure whether a treatment is appropriate for you.

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