Why Tai Chi for Balance in the Elderly
October 23, 2018
Tai Chi was originally developed in 13th Century China. It is now practiced around the world as a form of […]
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 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 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 moreExtracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) – Case Study
November 10, 2017
At Physiotherapy Matters we have now been offering Shockwave Therapy for a year and are still one of the only […]
Read moreThe Benefits of Occupational Physiotherapy Services
November 7, 2017
Part of our service at Physiotherapy Matters involves providing Occupational Physiotherapy services to a variety of employers across the North […]
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 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 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 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 morePhysiotherapy Matters steps up to offer revolutionary shockwave therapy
November 15, 2016
A revolutionary therapy is now available in Newcastle thanks to our innovative partnership with chiropody and podiatry specialist Newcastle Foot […]
Read moreTenth Anniversary Offer
November 14, 2016
Physiotherapy Matters is celebrating ten years in business in November and to mark this milestone, this month we are offering […]
Read moreWhat are the benefits of pregnancy massage?
May 11, 2016
During pregnancy the body undergoes significant transformations including postural changes, hormone fluctuations, weight gain, enlarged breasts and shifting of organs, […]
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 morePioneering new treatment for osteoarthritis now available
February 9, 2016
We are delighted to announce that Physiotherapy Matters now offers the pioneering treatment of Ostenil® injections, administered on-site by our […]
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 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 moreHeadaches: Are you suffering?
July 29, 2015
Headaches are a common complaint – with a common solution, painkillers. If painkillers just aren’t hitting the spot for you […]
Read moreSpotlight on Whiplash
May 18, 2015
What is whiplash? Whiplash is the common term for the acceleration-deceleration forces on the neck which may occur in a […]
Read moreCould physiotherapy be as effective as surgery for your back pain?
May 11, 2015
A study carried out at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh, suggests that physiotherapy […]
Read moreSpotlight on Arthritis
April 27, 2015
Arthritis is one of the most common, chronic musculoskeletal disorders. There are many different types of Arthritis that affect around […]
Read moreWhat is Occupational Health?
April 7, 2015
Occupational health is a speciality that considers very specifically the effects of work on health. It also considers an individual’s […]
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