2nd October 2026

Does dry needling actually work? What the evidence says

Published by ProMOTION Physiotherapy Clinical Team · Clinically reviewed · Published: 2 October 2026 Dry needling can reduce muscle pain and tightness

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25th September 2026

Frozen shoulder: why it happens and what actually helps it move again

Published by ProMOTION Physiotherapy Clinical Team · Clinically reviewed · Published: 25 September 2026 Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive

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11th September 2026

Hamstring strain in runners: why it happens and how to get back running

Published by ProMOTION Physiotherapy Clinical Team · Clinically reviewed · Published: 11 September 2026 A hamstring strain is a tear in the muscle

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19th August 2026

Hip bursitis and outer hip pain at night: what actually helps

Published by ProMOTION Physiotherapy Clinical Team · Clinically reviewed · Published: 4 August 2026 Hip bursitis, felt as pain and tenderness over

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5th August 2026

Calf pain when running: causes, red flags and how to get back

Published by ProMOTION Physiotherapy Clinical Team · Clinically reviewed · Published: 4 August 2026 Calf pain when running is most often a muscle

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17th July 2026

IT band syndrome in runners: outside knee pain and what helps

IT band syndrome is an overload injury felt on the outside of the knee; it settles with hip and glute strengthening and gradual load management, not

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18th June 2026

How to prevent knee pain when running: a runner’s guide

You want to finish the Silverknowes parkrun without limping the last kilometre. You want to add a third run a week without your knee complaining by

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4th June 2026

What is a sports massage? What to expect, and does it really hurt

A sports massage is a clinical soft-tissue treatment that uses deeper, targeted techniques to address muscle tension, recovery and tightness; it can

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28th May 2026

How to lie, sleep and sit with lower back pain: a chartered physio’s protocol

The most reliable way to lie with lower back pain is side-lying with a pillow between your knees and a small one under your waist; get into and out of

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At ProMOTION Physiotherapy, our Edinburgh clinic offers a welcoming space where expert care meets convenience. Located in Davidsons Mains, we provide tailored treatments to help you recover, move better, and live pain-free. Whether for injury rehabilitation or ongoing support, our friendly team is here to help you every step.

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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Clio was great. She really knew her stuff. Made you feel at ease.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve had an extremely positive experience at ProMotion. Cliodhna has been excellent! She’s listened to my needs and has helped release me from pain and discomfort. Highly recommended!
  
 
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   Scott Sutherland 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. thank you to Promotion Physio, especially Owen and Claire, for great help through various matters in the past 3 years, including pain in left glute, serious lower back pain with sciatica, pain in arthritic left knee.  i've been able to manage, control all these, return to hillwalking and continue to work all winter long as a ski instructor in Austria :)))  Scott
  
 
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   Grant McCondichie 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cliodhna was great. She confidently established the source of my pain and devised a personalised exercise programme. My pain was gone within two weeks.
  
 
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   Peter Doyle 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cliodhna was absolutely excellent. Friendly , professional ,knowledgeable , polite and very patient especially with my unrealistic expectations and poor jokes !  I would highly recommend seeing Cliodhna or one of her colleagues. This is an exceptional service that continually provides top quality care .
  
 
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   Sheila Whitmey 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Claire has been so helpful with my long standing shoulder problem and I have more movement than I have had for years.
  
 
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   Margaret Jibb 
 
 
 
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   Sophie Bennett 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been going to Cliodhna for deep tissue massages every two weeks for the past few months and she is absolutely excellent, listens to you, very calming, doesn't make you do 25 stretches before or after it, just takes you as you are and leaves you gradually feeling pain free! I had a knot on my trap the size of Mars and by the third session I felt it was non existent! Not only is the massage functional and helps relieve pain, it's also relaxing and you feel you are in very capable hands and she genuinely cares. Thank you Cliodhna!
  
 
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   Mark Hetherington 
 
 
 
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   Ken Francey 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Professional friendly treatment which works every time.
  
 
  
  
 
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