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Cycling can lead to bone health problems: This blog explains the issues and offers some solutions
June 22, 2018
The problem Although competitive road cycling is excellent for cardiovascular (CV) fitness, it is less than optimal for building bone […]
Read moreTennis Elbow
June 22, 2018
Roland Garros is now in full swing and Wimbledon is fast approaching…it’s officially the summer tennis season 2018!! Whilst tennis […]
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 moreFootball…the highs and the lows
June 22, 2018
With one of the most highly anticipated sporting competitions underway international coaches, players and medical teams will have prepared as […]
Read moreOstenil: A long jump in the management of Osteoarthritis
June 13, 2018
Where were you on 4 August 2012? We all recall the exhilaration and excitement of Super Saturday and Greg Rutherford […]
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 moreThe benefits of fitness classes
April 30, 2018
Here at Physiotherapy Matters we have joined up with our sister group ‘Health and Exercise Matters’. Yet we believe we […]
Read moreElderly falls increasing
April 5, 2018
The local government association (LGA) have stated that by 2020, there will be nearly 1,000 elderly people falling a day, […]
Read moreExercise and Fitness Matters!!
April 5, 2018
We are all tending to live longer and this is largely due to a much better understanding of what keeps […]
Read moreShockwave therapy benefits
March 5, 2018
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a form of physiotherapy which sends sound waves to stimulate natural healing in the musculoskeletal […]
Read moreHow physiotherapy can help the elderly
March 5, 2018
As you get older, your body will inevitably get weaker, your bone density will reduce, poorer coordination and stiffer joints. […]
Read moreFast track referral pathway
February 27, 2018
Physiotherapy Matters can offer a fast track referral pathway for any of our patients requiring musculoskeletal imaging. This can include […]
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 moreWe visited Walkworth Womens Institute to discuss common MSK disorders and how best to manage them
January 17, 2018
On the 9th January our physiotherapist, Nick Livadas, was invited to speak to the Walkworth Womens Institute to talk to […]
Read moreNew study reveals that surgery for shoulder pain is no more effective than placebo surgery or no treatment at all
January 10, 2018
A recent study in the Lancet journal funded by Arthritis Research UK has found that surgery for sub acromial shoulder […]
Read moreIntroducing…Specialist Sports and Relaxation Massage
January 3, 2018
Happy New year all. As of January 2018 we are excited to announce we are now offering specialist sports and […]
Read moreLower back pain – How we can help!
December 20, 2017
At Physiotherapy Matters we see many clients for treatment of their lower back pain. Lower back pain is the most […]
Read morePhysiotherapy Matters celebrate a unique award for our Clinical Manager
December 11, 2017
Physiotherapy Matters are delighted to announce that our Clinical Manager Nick Livadas has recently been awarded the North East Chartered […]
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 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 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 […]
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