1 December 2020
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by Zoltan Marosszeky
It's essential to stay active year-round, but the increase in temperature brings with it the risk of heat exhaustion, fatigue, muscle cramping, heat stroke, and even heat collapse. It's important to drink plenty of water, avoid the hottest part of the day, and to know your limits and li...
12 November 2020
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by Zoltan Marosszeky
At the beginning of this month, we had the pleasure of welcoming a new Exercise Physiologist, Sara Briscoe-Hough, to the Newcastle Integrated Physiotherapy team.
Sara is originally from Tamworth but has spent the last 3 and a half years in Newcastle.
Sara has been passionate abo...
12 November 2020
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by Elizabeth Hughes
If you've been online or near a gym lately you've probably heard someone talking about Pilates. Although it has become incredibly popular in recent years, Pilates actually dates back to the early 20th century.
What is Pilates?
Pilates is a low-impact form of exercise that focu...
24 September 2020
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by Elizabeth Hughes
Lockdown and working from home left a lot of us sitting on the couch watching Netflix, but it's never too late to get back on track!
Exercise has a variety of benefits and can significantly improve the quality of your life.
Whether you're suffering from poor mental health or str...
11 February 2020
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by Elizabeth Hughes
What is it?
Achilles Tendinopathy (AT) is a common overuse injury caused by repetitive stress placed on the Achilles Tendon.
AT can be described as either insertional which is situated at the transition between tendon and bone or mid portion which is located at the level of the tendon body....