medi Ortho UK

08/09/2025

🦶🦿🦵💪🤚Today is 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 which was founded this day in 1951 to recognise the work that physiotherapists do for their patients and community.

At medi, we have a range of soft supports to support you and your joints to enable you to return to your daily activities as soon as possible.

To find out more, go to www.mediuk.co.uk/shop or click the link on our bio page.

19/08/2025

𝙆𝙣𝙚𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙣? The 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶 soft support can help.

Targeted relief for mild instability, patellofemoral pain syndrome and joint conditions such as arthritis or osteoarthritis.

🦵 Clima-comfort technology to wick away sweat
🦵 Non slip silicone dots
🦵 Integrated patella ring to support the patella
🦵 Comfort zones at back of knee

Available via our web shop - see link in comments.

25/07/2025

Who else can relate to Neil's story? ✋✋

Neil, 55, was diagnosed with gout but is now in remission thanks to getting on the right medication and adjusting his diet. Here he shares his story.

03/07/2025

If you notice pain in your heel with every step you take, it may be 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀 👣 This is a fairly common and painful condition.

medi 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 is designed for targeted relief and support for people suffering from plantar fasciitis 🦶 It relieves pressure in the heel area and along the plantar fascia.

More info can be found here - https://www.mediuk.co.uk/shop/medi-footsupport-heel-pain-foot-orthotic.html

24/06/2025

For some of us, the thought of attempting to exercise with the pain of 𝗞𝗻𝗲𝗲 𝗢𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗼𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀 (𝗢𝗔) is simply a non-starter. However, all is not lost... experts are now saying that 𝗮𝗻𝘆 physical activity, even just a few minutes of it, really counts.

Try to fit in 𝟮, 𝟱, 𝟭𝟬 𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 of movement throughout your day for instant health benefits.

Versus Arthritis have a great little booklet which can help you to get started with exercise and it even includes a tracker to keep you motivated - www.versusarthritis.org/media/23931/keep-moving-information-booklet-with-poster.pdf

21/05/2025

🎾🏌️Do you know the difference between 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗳𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗘𝗹𝗯𝗼𝘄 and 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗹𝗯𝗼𝘄?

𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗳𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗘𝗹𝗯𝗼𝘄 can be felt on the inside of your elbow and down your arm and sometimes you may also experience tingling in your fingers.

𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗹𝗯𝗼𝘄 presents pain and tenderness on the outside of your elbow.

Neither of the above conditions are exclusive to sports people: daily activities such as typing, hairdressing or repetitive manual labour can cause these injuries.

Avoid over-straining your elbow with a 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁.𝗘𝗽𝗶 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁.

28/04/2025

From diet and exercises to supplements and footwear, three experts reveals how to rescue your knees

17/04/2025

Do you stuffer with knee instability? Often, especially when you suffer from 𝗢𝗔 (𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗼𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀) of the knee, it can feel as though your knee is about to give way, in fact, in some cases, it does.

This Genumedi PRO has been designed with this in mind and offers some great features…

> The patented 𝘌𝘢𝘴𝘺𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘦 hinges mimic the natural roll and glide of the knee joint whilst 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 and relieving pain.

> Its integrated 3D silicone ring surrounds and supports the patella (knee cap) and helps to relieve the pressure.

> The 2 wrap-around straps can be adjusted for an even more secure fit.

For more info, click on the link in our comments section.

14/04/2025

🦶🦶This week is 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸, so we're asking the question "𝗗𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘁?"

Yes they do, and here's why...

The medi "𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁" insoles (foot supports) work by increasing the contact area and re-distributing the pressure onto the cushioned insole.

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺?
> People with lower limb osteoarthritis
> Those with pressure sensitive feet
> Anyone who is on their feet all day

For more info, see link in comments.

20/03/2025

🦵🦵𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗴𝗼𝘄 & 𝗖𝗹𝘆𝗱𝗲 have put together a really helpful video about the exercises you can do 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 and 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 you've had a total knee replacement or a unilateral knee replacement.

It's always good to be prepared.

Exercises to do in lying after a knee replacement.

17/03/2025

Kneecap pain, can often be diagnosed as 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲 or 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀 (jumper's knee). It is often as a result of doing sport involving intensive jumping and rapid changes of direction, stop-and-go sports and when jogging.

The 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶 𝗣𝗦𝗦 knee support is a 2-part system:

> the built-in patella strap safely guides the patella whilst regulating the pressure on the patella ligament.

> the integrated silicone pad's friction dots help to stimulate the patella tendon to help dissipate the pain.

The 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶 𝗣𝗦𝗦 can also be worn during sports as the Clima Comfort fabric wicks away the sweat from the skin to keep you fresh during a good workout!

(Available from our webshop - see link in comments section).

28/01/2025

A welcoming and safe space, 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀, where people living with arthritis and other musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions can connect and share helpful advice...

Versus Arthritis

Do you know about our Online Community?

It's a safe and welcoming space, away from the noise of social media platforms, where people living with arthritis and other musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions can connect and share helpful advice.

Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or have lived with your condition for a while, anyone is welcome to join our online community. You just have to be over the age of 18: https://www.versusarthritis.org/get-help/online-community/