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Testimonial: Ruptured ACL sufferer
Chris at the Newcastle Sports Injury Clinic was the first person to take my injury seriously after doctors and other medical...

Karen Dearden
May 9, 20161 min read


Ski season ends: it's never too early to think about next season's prep!
Karen Dearden, clinic director at Newcastle Sports Injury Clinic, looks back at a great ski season and talks about her plans to prepare...

Karen Dearden
Apr 25, 20162 min read
Fitness trackers guide part 2: our top tips for fitness tracker success
So, you’ve unwrapped your new fitness tracker - but before you start racking up those steps/miles, check out our guide below on how to...

Karen Dearden
Apr 18, 20163 min read
Fitness trackers guide part 1: don’t prioritise goals over common sense
The fitness trackers craze shows no sign of letting up – wearable health and fitness technology is more widespread than ever, and is...

Karen Dearden
Apr 18, 20162 min read
Growing pains: ailments that affect active children
As a parent, it is great to see your child becoming active, joining sports teams and enjoying themselves whilst getting exercise. The...

Karen Dearden
Apr 6, 20163 min read
Marathon training: NSIC’s Steve Veitch set to run Paris Marathon
Newcastle Sports Injury Clinic’s very own Steve Veitch is a taking on the Paris Marathon – his first attempt at the distance – this...

Karen Dearden
Mar 30, 20163 min read
Specialist injury advice for your London Marathon training
The timing of the London Marathon, on April 24th this year, is such that it can be a particularly challenging event to train for. If any...

Karen Dearden
Mar 15, 20164 min read
Can physiotherapy help delay the need for surgery?
Hip replacements made the news again in March as newly-released statistics showed that the number of hip replacements being carried out...

Karen Dearden
Mar 8, 20162 min read
Physiotherapists support point-to-point at Corbridge
Newcastle Sports Injury Clinic’s physiotherapists were on hand to offer remedial sports massage treatments to jockeys at the recent...

Karen Dearden
Mar 3, 20161 min read
Shoulder injury rehabilitation - example exercises
Following the blog about Steve Maybury's rehabilitation after repeated shoulder dislocations, below are two examples of exercises that...

Karen Dearden
Feb 26, 20161 min read
Staggering new stats point to huge workplace absenteeism due to injuries
Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSDs) are a slightly complicated way of saying ‘work related pain and injuries’. They are a...

Karen Dearden
Feb 17, 20163 min read
Tackling concussions and CTE pitchside
This weekend saw the release of the movie Concussion, which stars Will Smith and which tackles the subject of head injuries in sport. ...

Karen Dearden
Feb 15, 20162 min read
Newcastle Sports Injury Clinic: accessible injury treatment for everyone
When we talk to our customers, we are often told that one of the biggest barriers to getting an injury treated is accessibility. We...

Karen Dearden
Feb 12, 20161 min read


Mobility stretches for skiers
We recently discussed how to prepare for an injury-free ski trip, answering some of the questions we commonly get from skiers before...

Karen Dearden
Feb 5, 20164 min read
Case study - shoulder injury treatment: strength is nothing without stability
Patient: Steve Maybury, 36, marketing professional Injury: recurring shoulder dislocations. MRI scan in November 2015 confirmed Bankart...

Karen Dearden
Jan 29, 20163 min read
Prepping for an injury-free ski trip
Skiing and snowboarding are both full-body sports, requiring strong core, leg and glute muscles. Strength and balance play an important...

Karen Dearden
Dec 31, 20153 min read
Clinics team up to help Mike reach peak performance
Newcastle Sports Injury Clinic (NSIC) has teamed up with MRI specialist Newcastle Clinic to help a North East skiing instructor after a...

Karen Dearden
Dec 17, 20153 min read
Testimonial from Beth Loughran BA FDa MA
This professional dancer, teacher and choreographer was able to find the treatment she needed to resolve a foot injury which presented...

Karen Dearden
Dec 15, 20151 min read
Sports Injury Clinic Testimonial - Prolapsed Disc
In the summer of 2014 I had been diagnosed with a prolapsed disc in my neck following a series of accidents in earlier life. This led to...

Karen Dearden
Nov 30, 20151 min read
Adding insole to injury: why shop-bought orthotics could do more harm than good
Everyone knows what to do if your eyesight deteriorates: you go to see a qualified optometrist who can provide you with a prescription...

Karen Dearden
Nov 26, 20152 min read
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