This article is sponsored by Kliniken.
Kliniken, Harrogate’s state-of-the-art day surgery clinic, is pioneering new stem cell treatment for a pain-free life.
The clinic has introduced a ground-breaking procedure that uses stem cells to help heal osteoarthritis in the knee to avoid painful knee replacement surgery.
Kliniken is owned and run by Mr Mallappa Kolar, the UK’s leading surgeon on stem cells, and his wife Karuna, and they are delighted to be bringing the life-changing procedure to Yorkshire.
Expertise and experience
Mr Kolar’s expertise in stem cell treatments has helped him pioneer the procedure in a UK-first, aiding patients with often crippling, painful osteoarthritis.
His understanding of how fat stem cells injected into the knee can help those suffering from arthritis has meant he can provide a solution to those in need.
The procedure gives people a chance to lead pain-free lives that seemed previously out of reach.
He said:
“I feel privileged to be able to use my knowledge on fat stem cells to be able to help patients that are unable to live as active and mobile a life as they would love to, due to their arthritis, as the pain prevents this.“
The treatment avoids painful knee surgery.
How it works
Kliniken, is the only location within the UK to offer this specific type of stem cell procedure.
The procedure itself focuses on utilising fat and dental stem cells to aid regeneration within the area affected, through the use of targeted injections at the problem regions and joints.
This can help those suffering on the spectrum of pain. This can range from a mild ache all the way up to those who may be due to have knee replacements using metal, which is a far more invasive form of surgery.
Unlike other procedures available, this pioneering stem cell injection treatment means the body is healing the body, and it does not involve any metal insertion into the patient’s body.
Benefits and results
For those suffering from osteoarthritis, knee pain or perhaps struggling to keep up with hobbies like running or golf due to knee issues then stem cell treatment could be the right thing.
Unfortunately, knee replacements cannot be reversed and most younger people who have to get a replacement are more likely to need a revision later in life which is a major undertaking.
Mr Kolar added:
“Having travelled and worked in the United States and Europe over the years, where this procedure is popular due to its evident success, I am very excited to bring its benefits and results home with me.”
Alan Cryer and Mr Mallappa Kolar talking through the process.
Pain free and happy
64-year-old businessman Alan Cryer from Harrogate suffered from excruciating pain in both his knees. He said:
“I was told by the hospital that I would need two knee replacements in order to deal with the pain. At this point I was having to crawl up the stairs. The impact the pain was having on my life was huge.
“I did not want to go on like this, but I did not want metal knees, so I began to research – but struggled to find any alternatives within the UK.
“As fate would have it, Mallappa was right here in the UK, and on my doorstep too! After the surgery I had no pain whatsoever – I could literally have walked out of the theatre had I been allowed.”
Roughly a week after surgery Mr Cryer went look for his crutches and ended up walking the whole way through his house without them. He added:
“After two weeks walking, I did a walk I’ve done before and knew I’d normally be in pain so took a walking stick – which I didn’t need. By week three I was walking down slopes without any pain at all.
“I am now so confident, and even help my grandson off the floor when he falls! I could not be more grateful for the life I can now lead, pain free and happy.”
Alan has subsequently booked and undergone the same procedure for his other knee and is recovering well.
Please call us on 01423 206388 or visit our website at kliniken.co.uk for more information.
Why Elderflower Homecare is a great place for carers
This advertorial is sponsored by Elderflower Homecare.
Three years ago, Katie Livesley was working as a nanny but, after looking after her auntie who had early-onset dementia, she decided to change tack and she is now building her career at Elderflower Homecare.
Starting out as a homecare and rehabilitation assistant in August 2019, Katie has worked her way up to care co-ordinator. Now, she not only cares for clients in their own homes, but she also spends part of her time working in the office, supporting clients and staff.
Elderflower Homecare is a care provider covering Boroughbridge, Ripon and local villages and supporting people in their own homes.
Despite having no previous experience in health and social care, Katie was given the support and training to develop.
Elderflower offered her in-house training and the opportunity to undertake a National Vocational Qualification in health and social care.
The company also supports its carers through paid mileage and providing uniforms and PPE.
Katie said the team has helped her feel at home.
She said:
“It’s just nice to be part of a big family.
“Everybody helps each other out and every day is totally different.”
At Elderflower, she helps a range of clients including people with disabilities and dementia.
But her responsibilities do not stop there, Katie also looks after marketing, social media and publishes a monthly newsletter.
Part of a team of around 40 staff, she said carers at Elderflower are given the space to build a rapport with their clients.
Katie said:
“We are provided with our uniform and a work phone. We get paid our mileage as we all need to drive to see our clients.
“It’s a really worthwhile job and I feel we’re helping our clients lead the lives they want in their own homes.”
For more information on how you can join Elderflower Homecare as a carer, visit their website.
Why Reed Boardall in Boroughbridge is a great place to work
This advertorial is sponsored by Reed Boardall.
Harrogate man Tom Cowgill is proud to work at Reed Boardall.
The long-established Boroughbridge company is a local success story and has grown into the UK’s largest single-site cold storage facility with an 800‐strong team.
It stores and delivers stocks of the UK’s leading chilled and frozen brands across the UK, Europe and further afield to all of the best‐known supermarkets and food service providers.
Tom joined the company straight out of school aged 18 and works in its warehouse operation. He said he enjoys being an important cog in a well-oiled machine and says “there’s no place” like Reed Boardall.
Family values
Reed Boardall’s HQ is capable of storing over 168,000 pallets of frozen produce at any one time.
It’s a huge operation but Tom, who is now 24, said the company has strong family values.
However, that wasn’t a surprise to him as his dad, Paul, works there too – he’s been with the company for 12 years and is currently a Development Manager.
Tom has earned three promotions and is currently a team leader in the picking department. He said the company is “great for advancement”.
Reed Boardall, which is based in Boroughbridge. Picture: Reed Boardall.
He added:
“They’ve looked after me really well and I got promoted quickly. They obviously see something in me.
“You build good relationships with management and they’ll help you as much as you help them.”
Every day is different
Tom manages a tight-knit team of seven people who he said can have a laugh together. He considers them to all be his friends.
The facility is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and Tom said shifts are flexible to fit around employees’ lives.
He said there are always opportunities to earn extra money too by doing overtime.
Tom hopes to progress further with the company and said there are teams that specialise in engineering, transportation, packing or office-based roles.
He said:
“There are always different career paths at Reed Boardall.”
He added:
“It is a challenging job, especially in a picking department. It’s different every day and it’s a great place to work.”