Local Motion Physiotherapy

08/10/2025

It's a beautiful morning here in Newcastle and Gateshead. Here for a Parkinson's UK meet with Health Innovation. Looking forward to seeing what the day brings!
Parkinson’s UK North East and North Cumbria

29/09/2025

Physiotherapy exercise sessions can't be all that bad then! A 'thank you', said with flowers, from a very welcome client, this morning 🥰

11/09/2025

Meet Jock, my new team member! He's helped me share information with Rothbury Parkinsons Group about falls and balance this week. Great to have a willing volunteer!
Parkinson’s UK North East and North Cumbria The Queens Head

11/09/2025

Learn about the current science of pain and how you can improve your experience of living with chronic pain.

09/09/2025

09/09/2025

A day in the life of a physiotherapist......😍

31/07/2025

Congratulations to Strolls With Poles on being nominated and subsequently winning Community Fitness Organisation of the Year!🎉🥳🤩If you haven't tried Nordic Walking give it a go with this company, great for all bodies, minds and souls🙂

Drum roll please - the exciting and amazing news I mentioned yesterday is we are the Community Fitness Organisation of the Year 2025/26 in the Prestige Awards North England

We had been shortlisted by the judges for the top 5 for the category - Community Fitness Organisation of the Year - which I was excited enough about.

I spoke to them and they said "the judges said they would be very happy to recognise Strolls With Poles as a winner for 2025/26!

You were competing with just over 10 nominees in this competitive sector, your efforts and quality of services really stood out. They said you were the strongest entrant in the category and we are pleased to recognise your hard work."

Thank you to everyone who has learned to Nordic Walk with us, walked with us and a special thank you to whoever nominated us.

I am blown away that my "little company" could win and I was speechless (yes I know that isn't like me) yesterday.

15/07/2025

This is so important when supporting someone with dementia, whether it's sport or other activities a person enjoyed. Explore the activities people loved and enjoyed. There is so much potential in being able to access memories, enjoyment and abilities for that person ❤️

19/06/2025

Come and try Nordic Walking in Rothbury - watch this space

Nordic Walking for Parkinson's is expanding in our area!

It can be great for people with Parkinson's as it enhances a natural walking style enabling you to maintain your stride and posture. It can increase your confidence in walking by positively challenging your coordination.

Local provider Strolls With Poles is launching sessions in Rothbury and Rising Sun Country Park. They Hexham sessions are expanding to include evenings too.

If you feel that you tend to walk slower and take smaller steps, Nordic Walking creates a steady beat to improve your pace and stride. It can also make exercise fun and social when done in a group.

Thanks for a Parkinson's UK Physical Activity grant these sessions are subsidised and cost £5 per person. All are welcome.

Message Strolls With Poles for more information and to book your place.

01/06/2025

Living with pain is not what any of us wish for. Flippin' Pain is a superb place to learn more about chronic pain, understanding your pain and hopefully improving your ability to live with it, without it controlling you. Sign up to this free webinar to get started.

Pain: Do you GET it? 🤔

This June, join Flippin’ Pain and Limerick Sports Partnership for a free, fun and informative webinar on the latest science of long-term pain.

It may just change the way you think: https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/event/pain-do-you-get-it-limerick

29/05/2025

The simplicity of walking, for those of us that can, can bring a wealth of benefits. In our busy lives, those of us that are able bodied, often take this for granted. So.... park the car a bit further away from the shop, get off at an earlier bus stop, or just go for a walk. Enjoy!

13/05/2025

Another useful resource for anyone to access if they needed or simply interested!

We all go through periods of ‘moodiness’ when we feel irritable, sad, frustrated or worried. People with pain often find they feel: