Activity pacing People who live with persistent pain often report how is affects everyday activity, including doing the things that really matter to them. People may manage this in a few different ways. An example some people may get into a cycle of "boom busting". This is where a person may be "over-active" on the better day (boom) only to experience a set-back for the hours or days that follow (bust). In time, some will notice that they become less active and per...

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 listen to your body.  As the weather warms up, it becomes harder to engage in physical activities like walking, jogging, or hiking as it's just too hot!  Are you planning on spending y...

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 about exercise for a long time, training at the gym since she was 17 and working as a personal trainer for a year. As a personal trainer, Sara worked with men and women from 18 to 74 years old. "O...

With a lot of us sitting down more than usual, or not being as active as we'd like to be, muscle tension is becoming increasingly common. If you suffer from muscle soreness or tightness, you should definitely integrate foam rolling into your daily routine. Foam rolling is a form of self-massage that will reduce muscle soreness and improve your flexibility and range of motion.  Foam rolling is generally done before and after a workout, but we recommend doing it daily or whenever...

Do you suffer from vertigo, dizziness, or nausea that's so bad it makes you sick? With 35% of people under 40 suffering from Vestibular Dysfunction, these symptoms are likely caused by a disturbance in your Vestibular System. Luckily, Physiotherapists can treat Vestibular Dysfunction and provide you with steps to improve your balance and Vestibular Function long-term. In fact, our director Zoltan Marosszeky is renowned throughout the local area for his expertise in Vestibular Reha...