Branksome Park, our leafy, affluent suburb of Poole, sits nestled between Canford Cliffs and Bournemouth with large leafy plots and mature gardens, tree lined roads and its scenic wooded valley bring a distinctive pattern of patients for treatment at my clinic. I see a lot of back and shoulder strain from maintaining grounds and gardens and the general upkeep on a sloped, wooded plots. The woodland walks through Branksome Chine also bring a stream of walkers and dog owners with hip, knee or ankle strain from the area’s uneven, root-covered paths., and regulars at the Branksome Bowling Green and Tennis Courts on Leicester Road, right at the top of the chine, bring their own share of tennis elbow and shoulder strain too. The beach itself is Blue Flag and popular with open water morning swimming groups, so shoulder strain from regular swimmers is another familiar pattern and with the municipal BBQs along the prom and Rockwater drawing people down for a bite afterwards, it’s become a local hub rather than just a beach to pass through. And with Branksome Park being such a long-settled, established neighbourhood, popular with retirees, I see a fair number of residents managing  ongoing joint changes and general mobility as much as new injuries.