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Returning to Exercise Safely Post Lockdown
August 28, 2020
Key tips for a safe return to fitness post lockdown After a few months of gyms and swimming pools being […]
Read moreVideo Physiotherapy Appointments
March 27, 2020
How can you make the most of your video physiotherapy consultation? Video consultations have been used within the medical and […]
Read more5 Top Tips to reduce your risk of injury whilst training for the GNR
July 8, 2019
1. Don’t neglect your warm up or cool down The warm up and cool down are often a neglected part […]
Read moreCommon Back Pain Myths & what to do when it Strikes!!
May 6, 2019
Back pain is a very common condition with 84% of people worldwide experiencing some pain in their lifetime (O’Keeffe, 2017) […]
Read moreSKIFIT at Physiotherapy Matters is for you!
October 20, 2018
WHAT is SKIFIT? A full-body exercise class specifically designed and run by chartered physiotherapists to prepare you for skiing this […]
Read moreGreat North Run Post Run Handy Hints
September 12, 2018
It’s that time of year again. Whether it was your 1st or 15th GNR. We all know we can get […]
Read moreGreat North Run
August 16, 2018
With the Great North Run only a few weeks away, our runners should be approaching peak mileage, gradually tapering their […]
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 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 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 more3 month preparation guide for the Great North Run
July 5, 2017
Great North Run – Preparation for Success Running a half marathon seemed like a fun idea when your friend talked […]
Read morePilates and the benefits with Physiotherapy Matters
June 28, 2017
What is Pilates? Pilates is a low impact exercise based programme that uses scientifically proven movement patterns to work to […]
Read moreSpring Into Action
March 24, 2017
The days are getting longer and warmer, it’s time to get away from the comfort of your sofa, revive those […]
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 morePhysiotherapy Matters teams up with St Oswald’s Hospice to aid runners’ recovery
September 12, 2016
Participants in this year’s Great North Run had some expert help after they crossed the finishing line, thanks to Physiotherapy […]
Read moreWhy Should I Have Sports Massage?
February 22, 2016
Congratulations to all runners who have been successful in securing a place in the 2016 Great North Run. Whether you […]
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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