The 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 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 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 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 […]
Read moreNew Year Fitness Plans – A guide to keeping to those resolutions
January 14, 2016
by David Stromsoy , Chartered Physiotherapist at Physiotherapy Matters Happy New Year to all our patients from Physiotherapy Matters! How […]
Read moreHow can I avoid a sports injury?
December 15, 2015
The most common causes of sports injuries are failure to warm up properly before strenuous activity, incorrect use of safety […]
Read morePhysiotherapist Doireann Twomey discusses running the Great North Run
September 12, 2015
Our physiotherapist Doireann Twomey has taken up the challenge to run the Great North Run tomorrow. We asked her what […]
Read moreHow could acupuncture help you?
August 14, 2015
What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is one of the main forms of treatment in traditional Chinese medicine which is widely practiced […]
Read moreBenefits of massage for runners
August 6, 2015
How could massage help you perform at your best in the Great North Run? As you train for the Great […]
Read moreSports Massage and Deep Tissue Massage
February 23, 2015
Sports massage, also known as deep tissue massage or soft tissue manipulation, is a form of hands-on physiotherapy treatment that […]
Read moreHow to Start an Exercise Programme
September 15, 2014
September is a great time to start exercising, with many people using the new academic year to take up exercise […]
Read moreCramping in Sport. Why does it happen?
July 11, 2014
During the world cup there have been many athletes that have struggled with cramp. But why? As fit individuals their […]
Read morePhysiotherapy & Tennis Injuries
July 7, 2014
Have you been inspired this weekend by the Wimbledon finals? Already hunting out the latest gear and coolest racket you […]
Read morePilates and Sport
March 21, 2014
Many top sportsmen and sportswomen are now making Pilates an integral part of their fitness programme to enhance their performance, […]
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