Chartered Physiotherapist specialised in Musculoskeletal conditions and injury offering clinic based physiotherapy services in Hexham
31/01/2025
Local cryotherapy can be beneficial for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and people suffering from muscle and joint pain. The technique is often used in sports medicine because of the valuable benefits it provides athletes. Those involved in professional training sessions and competitions regularly experience soreness and soft tissue injuries that can get in the way of peak performance. Local cryotherapy is also a useful preventative measurement, as it strengthens muscles and joints to reduce the possibility of future injuries.
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Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a syndrome experienced as pain or stiffness, usually in the neck, shoulders and upper arms, but which may occur all over the body. The pain can be sudden or can occur gradually over a period. Most people with PMR wake up in the morning with pain in their muscles; however, cases have occurred in which the person has developed the pain during the evenings or has pain and stiffness all day long.
Read more about this and contact us for your first consultation: 01434394120 / 07731952773 or admin@hexhamphysio.co.uk
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25/12/2024
Merry Christmas and cheers for a Happy and Healthy 2025!
We would like to thank you for your continuous support and trust throughout 2024, we were happy to be part of your rehabilitation journey.
We are taking a break until the 2nd of January but still available on email.
Carmen x🎄🎅
14/12/2024
Well done girls 👏
Apart from a five-minute spell at the start of the second half, the Jaguars were in control of this match. Very pleasing to see high pressing, good second ball anticipation and excellent corner plays.
Elsie finished well from a quick throw in from Betti in the first half. A number of other chances were created but not taken. Liv in goal had little to do but did it confidently. A practised corner routine led to the 2nd goal - a fine volley by Katie, assisted again by B.
Some lovely passing moves in the second half could have led to more goals. Bree probably had her best game of the season, Aoife and Aurelia were solid in defence, Ava and Elsie were constant threats.
Lily A, Esther, Elsie and Ava all had good chances to increase the lead. POTM Elsie, Coach POTM Katie. But every girl played their part today against a side which beat us 5-2 in our last match. Good way to end the year 👏🏻
🙏The Hexham Jaguar Girls U12 team plays thanks to the kindness and generosity of sponsors Hexham Physio. Thank you!
23/10/2024
When it comes to our toes, they are often neglected compared to other body parts. However, the big toe in particular, otherwise known as the great toe, plays a more significant role in our daily lives than you might think.
All of our toes are far more useful than applying polish and gripping flip flops. In fact, the big toe is vital in contributing to proper arching of the foot, as well as propulsion (forcing forward movement) and shock absorption. With a standard stride, our toes extend upward when we land to help the foot arch at a higher level, working as a shock absorber. The arch will then flatten as the toes lower naturally within the stride. And, this is true for both walking and running. Of course, only if you have decent mobility in your big toe.
If you lose mobility in a big toe, you will also lose the ability to have a functional and stable gait. Just to give you an idea, wrap your toes, then try to walk normally. Mobility could be lost due to an injury, such as a broken toe, an infection, or arthritis. If the injury is severe, it could lead to weeks of physiotherapy to gain back the necessary mobility.
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27/09/2024
Learn about the different types of arthritis, how they cause pain, swelling and stiffness in joints, and how to manage them.
Have any questions? Comment below or contact us for your first consultation: 01434394120 / 07731952773 or admin@hexhamphysio.co.uk
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25/09/2024
Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are different types of arthritis. They share some similar characteristics, but each has different symptoms and requires different treatment. So an accurate diagnosis is important.
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis affects about one-tenth as many people as osteoarthritis. The main difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis is the cause behind the joint symptoms. Osteoarthritis is caused by mechanical wear and tear on joints.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the body's own immune system attacks the body's joints.
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23/09/2024
Urinary incontinence — the loss of bladder control — is a common and often embarrassing problem. The severity ranges from occasionally leaking urine when you cough or sneeze to having an urge to urinate that's so sudden and strong, you don't get to a toilet in time.
Research suggests up to 25% of young women, 44-57% of middle-aged women (including post-menopausal women), and 75% of elderly women experience some degree of urinary incontinence. Women do have a much higher incidence of urinary incontinence compared with men. Pregnancy, childbirth, menopause and normal female anatomy account for this difference. However, men with prostate gland problems are at increased risk of urge and overflow incontinence.
Types of urinary incontinence include:
• Stress incontinence. Urine leaks when you exert pressure on your bladder by coughing, sneezing, laughing, exercising or lifting something heavy.
• Urge incontinence. You have a sudden, intense urge to urinate followed by an involuntary loss of urine. You may need to urinate often, including throughout the night. Urge incontinence may be caused by a minor condition, such as infection, or a more-severe condition such as a neurologic disorder or diabetes.
• Overflow incontinence. You experience frequent or constant dribbling of urine due to a bladder that doesn't empty completely.
• Functional incontinence. A physical or mental impairment keeps you from making it to the toilet in time. For example, if you have severe arthritis, you may not be able to unbutton your pants quickly enough.
• Mixed incontinence. You experience more than one type of urinary incontinence.
You may feel uncomfortable talking about incontinence, but if incontinence is frequent or is affecting your quality of life, it's important to seek advice because urinary incontinence may:
• Indicate a more-serious underlying condition
• Cause you to restrict your activities and limit your social interactions
• Increase the risk of falls in older adults as they rush to the toilet.
Pelvic floor training can help improve/overcome urinary incontinence. If you find yourself in any of the situation explained above, we can help.
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Having relocated to Hexham in 2018 and after cementing a reputation with patients for routinely going the extra mile it became apparent that Hexham and the Tyne Valley needed a Clinic that mirrored my principals of patient care 1st and foremost.
Graduating with both BSc- First-Class Honours and MSc Degrees in Physiotherapy and a background in athletics I am passionate about guiding and helping patients through their rehabilitation process whether they are professional athletes training, weekend warriors with niggling pain, patients recovering after surgery or accident or elderly with restricted motion and function.
With extensive Post Grad training including Mulligan Concept-lower and upper body, Diploma in Osteopathic Articulation, Osteopathic Articulation in Pregnancy and Post-partum, The Complete Body Manipulation, The Vital Shoulder Master-Class, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation, TCM- Sports Kinesio Practitioner, Medical Acupuncture, Rapid Neurofascial Reset, Running Repairs, Strength and Conditioning for therapists, Pfilates Instructor and numerous other professional development courses-my training is evidence-based, continuous and underlines my wish to provide the best possible patient care.
I am genuinely happy for every achievement my patients make and feel privileged to be able to support them by offering guidance, treatment and education. I love the variety in my clinical day and working with individuals of different ages and backgrounds.
This touches on who I am but no written words can truly convey the passion I have for my profession and my desire to assist patients in overcoming their ailments. I believe the best testament to any service is the recommendation of former patients.
