Sciatica – What is it and, how can I manage it?
November 7, 2023
Sciatica – What is it and, how can I manage it? Lower Back Pain is extremely common, and most of […]
Read moreTips to reducing MSK issues for Line Managers
November 2, 2023
You probably know it yourself, you feel under the weather – bit of a sore throat, a cold, recent covid! […]
Read moreSit-to-stand-desk
October 18, 2023
WHAT IS A SIT-STAND DESK? A sit-stand desk is an adjustable workstation that can be modified to accommodate both sitting […]
Read moreTrigger finger
August 20, 2023
What is Trigger Finger? Do you have a finger (digit) that feels stiff and sore when you straighten (extend) it […]
Read morePolyarthritis
June 20, 2023
What is Polyarthritis? You may have heard of the term ‘polyarthritis’, or indeed been told you have it. Polyarthritis refers […]
Read moreBike Week 2023
June 6, 2023
Let’s dust off all our old bikes sitting in our sheds and get out and get some fresh air. […]
Read morePostural aids and back braces – Fab or Fad?
April 15, 2023
Social media is full of useful tips and products to help you get ahead of the game, whether that be […]
Read moreOn Your Feet Britain 2023
April 14, 2023
Save the date – 27th April 2023 Did you know that 70% of our average 9 hours of […]
Read moreApril is Stress Awareness Month
March 24, 2023
Stress is our body’s response to pressure. Many different situations or life events can cause stress. It […]
Read moreShoulder pain
December 20, 2022
There are various causes of shoulder pain but there are a number of common conditions that Physiotherapy can help with. […]
Read moreIt’s Golf season- Common Golf injuries; Golfers’ elbow.
July 19, 2022
With the upturn in weather and the beginning of the open championship this week you might be out and […]
Read moreGroin strain injury from football? Physio can help treat and prevent…
May 2, 2022
With a long football season coming to an end, our bodies are tired, and you’ll be ready for a much-needed […]
Read moreHow is Physiotherapy beneficial for tension headaches?
April 28, 2022
Updated 28th April 2022 Headaches affect over 10 million people regularly in the UK, making them one of the most […]
Read moreMyth busting- the TRUTH about lower back pain and ‘slipped discs’
March 22, 2022
The spine is a fragile part of the body that should be kept straight at all times and failing to […]
Read moreCycling: Physical Benefits and More!
June 28, 2021
As the Tour de France continues to amaze us with the athletes seemingly superhuman fitness, we are feeling inspired and […]
Read morePML’s match-winning points to keep you fit for tennis this summer
March 29, 2021
With the easing of lockdown restrictions and warmer weather just around corner many of us will be dusting off our rackets […]
Read moreSoft Tissue Injury Management – All they need is PEACE & LOVE
March 22, 2021
Whether you’re a regular gym goer, occasional walker or someone who is keen to start exercising, injuries can occasionally occur. […]
Read moreHome Worker Wellbeing: What are you doing to help your colleagues?
March 2, 2021
One year into the pandemic and more and more businesses have realised that having a large percentage of their employees […]
Read moreUnderstanding the different types of exercise and their benefits
January 19, 2021
There are several different types of exercise, and understanding what they are, their benefits and how they can impact you […]
Read moreV.O.M.I.T – Why your doctor may refuse a scan for your back pain!
November 6, 2020
“Above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you. Because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the […]
Read moreBack Pain: Common myths and what to do when it strikes
October 1, 2020
What is Low Back Pain Back pain is a very common condition with more than 80% of people worldwide experiencing […]
Read moreIs Your Business Covid-19 Secure?
June 14, 2020
As lockdown ends, and a degree of normality appears to be resuming, people all over the country are returning to […]
Read moreOnline Pilates with Physiotherapy Matters
June 9, 2020
We will be starting with free taster sessions (40 minutes) for our online pilates classes on Monday 22nd June at […]
Read moreTop 10 tips for staying happy and healthy in these challenging times
May 15, 2020
I feel like I’m hearing the word ‘unprecedented’ approximately 150 times a day at the moment, but for a reason. […]
Read moreRemote Physiotherapy
April 22, 2020
Remote Physiotherapy, myth busting and what it can do for you! Did you know that musculoskeletal disorders, such as arthritis […]
Read moreBenefits of Remote Physiotherapy, Occupational Health and Wellness Services during Covid 19
April 13, 2020
We are being asked by many clients how can we support employees from a physical and mental health prospective during […]
Read moreWorking from home survival guide
April 8, 2020
Working from home for many is the dream – no commute, no uniform, comfy pants, regular access to decent coffee, […]
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 moreHome Working Not Home Hurting!
March 13, 2020
Remote Work Place Assessments for Home Workers By Video and Telephone With the rise of the dreaded C word we’re […]
Read moreCoronavirus – alternative assessment and treatment options for physiotherapy
March 11, 2020
Due to the current events regarding coronavirus, Physiotherapy Matters are now offering telephone or video triage as an option for […]
Read moreMental Health Self Care Ideas
February 23, 2020
Mental health is a complicated issue. Everyone’s experiences and contexts are different and therefore, unfortunately, it is very difficult to […]
Read moreAcute 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 moreNew Year….New You?
February 23, 2020
New Year….New You? Have you often thought that ‘I should really try and get into an exercise routine and keep […]
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 moreDisplay Screen Equipment (DSE) Assessment
August 14, 2019
If workers use display screen equipment (DSE) on a daily basis as part of their work continuously for an hour […]
Read more5 Ways to Help Keep you Fit, Happy and Healthy at Work
June 5, 2019
A patient asked recently, ‘Edd, what can I do to help reduce the risk of re-injury and becoming a patient […]
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 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 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 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 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 moreBack Care Awareness Week
October 5, 2017
As part of North of England Protecting & Indemnity Association (North) Back Care Awareness Week, two physiotherapists from Physiotherapy Matter delivered […]
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: Bond Dickinson
January 31, 2017
Brief National law firm, Bond Dickinson commissioned Physiotherapy Matters to deliver a Workout@Work campaign, with the aim of promoting physical […]
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 morePartnership provides specialist healthcare to support wellbeing at Virgin Money
October 1, 2016
The health and wellbeing of Virgin Money colleagues is in safe hands – thanks to our partnership with Newcastle-based independent […]
Read morePhysiotherapy Matters receives award promoting health and wellbeing in the workplace
February 26, 2016
Physiotherapy Matters has been recognised for their commitment to staff health and wellbeing from the Better Health at Work Awards. […]
Read moreWhat is making you stressed?
November 16, 2015
Written by Allison Brown, Occupational Health Physiotherapist. If you have a stress-related problem, physical activity can get you in the right […]
Read moreBack Care Awareness
November 4, 2015
In October Physiotherapy Matters focused on improving back care in light of Back Care Awareness Week (5th -9th October). It […]
Read moreCorrect driving posture
August 24, 2015
Whether you are a commercial driver, drive long distances for pleasure or just use a car for popping to the […]
Read moreStraight Talk About Your Posture
May 27, 2015
Free appointments available with our physiotherapists 8th-12th June 2015 To celebrate Workout At Work Day 2015, Physiotherapy Matters are […]
Read moreBetter Health at Work
April 22, 2015
Physiotherapy Matters are proud to be working towards the Better Health at Work North East Award. The Award is designed […]
Read morePhysiotherapy Matters joins the NECC
April 13, 2015
We are delighted to announce that Physiotherapy Matters has joined the NECC- The North East Chamber of Commerce is the […]
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 […]
Read more8 exercises you can do at work
March 27, 2015
According to a recent BBC article Office workers are risking their health due to being too sedentary. Here were look at 8 […]
Read morePhysiotherapy Matters featured in BQ Breakfast
January 19, 2015
After several successful years in Melton Park, Gosforth we have now expanded to the point where our premises are […]
Read moreExercises to do at your desk
August 13, 2014
How did you get on with Workout at Work day? Hopefully the exercises encouraged you to become more active during […]
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