Fitness

Good Habits, Good Mind: How Physical Health Boosts Mental Wellness

June 13, 2025

Mens sana in corpore sano’ – Forgotten your GCSE Latin I’m guessing! You can be forgiven if so. These however … read more

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Runner’s knee – what is it and how can I avoid it?

May 12, 2025

Runner’s knee is an umbrella term used to describe a few common knee injuries, often related to overtraining, running mechanics, … read more

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Muscle injuries

March 5, 2025

At Physiotherapy Matters, we strive to provide you with the best insights and advice to help you maintain optimal health … read more

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Understanding Sports Massage: Benefits and Techniques

February 23, 2025

Sports massage, often referred to as deep tissue massage or soft tissue manipulation, is a type of physiotherapy treatment that … read more

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Skiing Preparation

December 19, 2024

Haven’t Focused on Your Ski Fitness? Does It Matter? Absolutely, it matters. Skiing, whether you’re a beginner or an advanced … read more

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Rehabilitation of lower back pain for golfers

August 29, 2024

Rehabilitation of lower back pain for golfers If you’re experiencing lower back pain while playing golf, participating in other sports, … read more

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Great North Run – Training Tips and Race Day Planning

July 11, 2024

Great North Run 2024 GNR 2024 is just round the corner with just over a couple of months training left … read more

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Pelvic Floor – What is it? And how do you strengthen it?

June 25, 2024

Pelvic Floor Your pelvic muscles are a group of muscles in the base of your pelvis which support the organs … read more

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The Importance of Work Hardening (Strength and Conditioning)

June 14, 2024

What are Work Hardening Programmes?  Work-related ill health is a significant cause of reduced productivity and financial loss not only … read more

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Runners Guide to Plantar Fasciitis

February 20, 2024

Blog Updated 20th February 2024 Plantar fasciitis Plantar fasciitis, also known as plantar fascia pain, is a common musculoskeletal disorder … read more

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Weightbearing exercises for seniors – The benefits

January 16, 2024

Weight-Bearing Exercise: A Key Component of Senior Fitness As we age, our bodies require different types of exercise to maintain … read more

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Physiotherapy Led Pilates

November 14, 2023

What is Pilates? Pilates is a method of exercise and movement re-education based on the principles of the founder Josef … read more

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Sit-to-stand-desk

October 18, 2023

WHAT IS A SIT-STAND DESK? A sit-stand desk is an adjustable workstation that can be modified to accommodate both sitting … read more

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Great North Run: 24 Hours Before The Start

September 7, 2023

The final 24 hours before the Great North Run The time has come, you are 24 hours away from running … read more

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Le Tour De France

June 14, 2023

Updated 14th June 2023 How to enjoy injury free cycling this Summer With the 2023 Tour De France fast approaching … read more

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3 month preparation guide for the Great North Run

May 24, 2023

Updated 24th May 2023 Great North Run – 3 month preparation Whether it’s your first time running the Great North … read more

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Walking Over Christmas

December 17, 2022

Christmas is a time of celebration, a time to enjoy eating and drinking, spending time with family and friends. It … read more

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Running in cold weather

October 7, 2022

It’s coming to that time of year where the days are getting shorter and colder, meaning less daylight hours available … read more

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It’s Golf season- Common Golf injuries; Golfers’ elbow.

July 19, 2022

  With the upturn in weather and the beginning of the open championship this week you might be out and … read more

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Gait analysis and Great North Run Preparation

July 10, 2022

It’s that time of year again as many runners start their half marathon training in preparing for the GNR 2022! … read more

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Groin strain injury from football? Physio can help treat and prevent…

May 2, 2022

With a long football season coming to an end, our bodies are tired, and you’ll be ready for a much-needed … read more

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Physio Massage Guns – Fab or Fad??

November 2, 2021

Social media is full of useful tips and products to help you get ahead of the game, whether that be … read more

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Great North Run – maximise your race recovery!

September 13, 2021

After all the build up towards such a huge and iconic event, and now having completed the run, it’s likely … read more

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Cycling: Physical Benefits and More!

June 28, 2021

As the Tour de France continues to amaze us with the athletes seemingly superhuman fitness, we are feeling inspired and … read more

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