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Acute Injury Management
February 23, 2020
Soft tissue injuries (ie injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves etc – all the ‘soft stuff’) are, unfortunately, very common […]
Read moreThe Benefits of Acupuncture…
January 5, 2020
Acupuncture treatment stems from an ancient Chinese medicine where fine needles are inserted at certain sites in the body for […]
Read moreEarly Intervention Physiotherapy
April 27, 2019
Aches and pains are part of everyday life. Most often they are not indicative of any major harm or damage […]
Read moreRunners Guide to Plantar Fasciitis
August 16, 2018
With the Great North Run on the horizon, a lot of runners will now be dusting of their shoes and […]
Read moreHealth benefits of Cycling
June 27, 2018
Cycling has many benefits, not only in helping the environment by reducing emissions and congestion, saving money financially in reducing […]
Read moreWhy your posture matters
June 22, 2018
Over time, sitting in poor postures can generate stresses throughout the body which can create pain and discomfort. From internal […]
Read moreCommon back pain myths: What to do when it strikes
June 13, 2018
Back pain is a very common condition with 84% of people worldwide experiencing some pain in their lifetime (O’Keeffe, 2017) […]
Read moreSkiing Preparation
February 27, 2018
You haven’t done any work on your ski fitness…Does it matter? YES, I’m afraid it does. Skiing whether you’re beginner or […]
Read moreStretching – The different types and when to use them
November 28, 2017
Every sports person has an opinion regarding stretching and which one is best. I often get asked by my […]
Read moreThe Power of Acupuncture
November 13, 2017
Acupuncture has been used as part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for over 4000 years. It is believed the body […]
Read moreAvoid Winter golf injuries with Pilates.
November 13, 2017
Winter golf is not for everyone; some people are turning to the preparations for 2018 season; others continue to brave […]
Read moreSwing your way into Winter Golf with these simple stretches: Sara Mather
October 27, 2017
At Physiotherapy Matters we see a range of clients from the occasional sports person to the elite sports person, a […]
Read moreGreat North Run: 24 Hours Before The Start
September 1, 2017
The final 24 hours Consider a light 15-20 minute jog in the morning the day before the race to help […]
Read moreThe Great North Run 4 week Count Down
August 24, 2017
YOUR GREAT NORTH RUN SUCCESS 4 weeks to go – Less becomes more! This is when the gremlins starting talking […]
Read moreLe Tour De France
August 6, 2017
Cycling to Success with an injury free Summer With the Tour De France underway, people around the country will be […]
Read moreWimbledon Tennis Championships 2017
July 6, 2017
Physiotherapy Matters match winning points to keep you fit for tennis this summer The sun is out with a likely […]
Read moreOsteoarthritis and the Benefits of Exercise
April 19, 2017
Senior Physiotherapist Chris Barrett discusses why exercise is important for patients with Osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a term that we […]
Read moreAre you using your desktop, laptop or tablet correctly?
February 19, 2017
Although they now so common place that we no longer think about their use, desktop computers, laptops and tablets can put […]
Read moreCase Study: Extra Corporeal Shockwave therapy
February 18, 2017
BRIEF A female client, 30 years old, approached Physiotherapy Matters with complaints of pain in her left Achilles, which had […]
Read moreTop Tips for enjoying the Sun, Snow and the Slopes this season
February 13, 2017
Be safe Wear a helmet (not only may this save your life, it’ll keep your ears warm) Follow the code […]
Read moreStreet Physiotherapy Helps Council Bust Back Pain Myths
October 10, 2016
We recently partnered with North Tyneside Council to host street physiotherapy sessions and promote the Back Pain Myth Busters campaign. […]
Read moreWill Wayne Rooney’s latest injury set-back affect his chances of making the Euros in the summer?
February 19, 2016
It emerged this week that Wayne Rooney had suffered knee ligament damage in the 2-1 defeat to Sunderland and would […]
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