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Benefits of athletic taping for runners
In the days prior to the Great North Run, therapists at our clinics receive an influx of requests for athletic taping from runners hoping...
Karen Dearden
Sep 3, 20182 min read
Can two of our patients bag the Munro Bagging challenge? (Part 2)
Patients Carol and Vera take on the Munros and Corbetts Challenges - Part 2 Last week Carol English and Vera Wealleans shared some of the...
Karen Dearden
Aug 8, 20185 min read
Can two of our patients bag the Munros Bagging challenge? (Part 1)
Patients Carol and Vera take on the Munros and Corbetts Challenges - Part 1 The Munros challenge, also known as Munro Bagging, is to...
Karen Dearden
Aug 1, 20185 min read
Don't let injury stop you crossing the Great North Run finish line
With just a few weeks to go until the 2018, Simply Health, Great North Run, Niamh McLaughlin, Physiotherapist and Pam Hindmoor,...
Karen Dearden
Jul 27, 20183 min read
Proud to support the LGBT5k Festival of Running
Our therapists are bracing themselves for a rush of last-minute treatment requests ahead of LGBT5k Festival of Running, taking place in...
Karen Dearden
Jul 18, 20182 min read
Traditional Acupuncture - Seasonal Changes - Spring and Summer
As our long-awaited spring finally arrives and the cycles of nature affect plants and animals alike -so it is with humanity. The rising...
Karen Dearden
Jun 28, 20183 min read
Footwear and Form workshop - 18th July
What you choose to wear on your feet while you run can have a huge impact on your running form and musculoskeletal health. There is a...
Karen Dearden
Jun 18, 20181 min read
Free Pop-In Clinic for Referees of Northumberland Football Association
Newcastle Sports Injury Clinic are providing a free pop-in clinic for referees of Northumberland Football Association (FA) on Monday,...
Karen Dearden
Jun 4, 20182 min read
Form and Fatigue Workshop - 27th June
Running fatigue can have serious implications on your running form, which if not addressed can lead to injuries. Fatigue in runners can...
Karen Dearden
May 28, 20181 min read
Benefits of Massage Workshop - Monday, 18th June
Our massage therapists are hosting a Benefits of Massage workshop for runners on Monday, 18th June 2018 at our Newcastle city centre...
Karen Dearden
May 15, 20181 min read
Running Workshop - 23rd May 2018 - Strength and Stability
Our specialist podiatrists and sports therapists are hosting a Strength and Stability Running Workshop on Wednesday, 23rd May 2018 from...
Karen Dearden
May 4, 20181 min read
Hydration Awareness
Keeping hydrated throughout the day is imperative for our health. Water plays a vital role in every bodily function you use daily, around...
Karen Dearden
Mar 15, 20187 min read
Marathon Training Plans
There are many marathon training plans available, it is important to remember that not all runners are the same so a pre-set plan may not...
Karen Dearden
Feb 8, 20183 min read
Self Care Awareness - Injury Prevention
It is well documented, and evidence suggests that regular activity and exercise reduces the likelihood and incidences of many chronic...
Karen Dearden
Nov 18, 20174 min read
Self Care Awareness - Listen To Your Body
The Self Care Forum definition of self care is “The actions that individuals take for themselves, on behalf of and with others in order...
Karen Dearden
Nov 17, 20173 min read
World Diabetes Day - Importance of Foot Care
This World Diabetes Day, 14th November 2017, our podiatrists want to highlight the importance of caring for your feet. Good foot care is...
Karen Dearden
Nov 14, 20175 min read
Track, Trail & Tarmac - 6-Week Challenge
Our weekly Track, Trail & Tarmac classes are about to get a lot more exciting. Our therapists at Newcastle Sports Injury Clinic have...
Karen Dearden
Nov 3, 20172 min read
Long-distance running shoes: advice from a physiotherapist
If you’ve signed up for the Great North Run, you should be immersed in your training programme right now. How do your feet feel? What are...
Karen Dearden
Jul 29, 20163 min read
Optimum nutrition for training
8 foods to help improve recovery and reduce soreness from intense exercise Whether you’re training for a half marathon, a triathlon, or...
Karen Dearden
Jul 28, 20163 min read
Top five stretches to prevent golf injury
Whether you’re an avid golfer or just getting out on the course for the first time this year, it’s important to stretch the new muscles...
Karen Dearden
Jul 8, 20162 min read
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