Helpful blog articles about our services, clinics and general physiotherapy
Pilates Workshop Sunday 4 October 2026 – 09:30–12:30 Book Now Welcome to your First Step Principles and Pelvic Floor EssentialsA calm, confidence-building introduction to movement. A gentle workshop for complete beginners and anyone returning to movement. Learn the Pilates foundations, understand the pelvic floor, and practice simple exercises to
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage At The Performance Clinic our physiotherapists perform our MLD massage ensuring we adhere to the very highest standards of practice. Book Now Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a massage technique that involves encouraging the movement of lymph fluid within the body’s lymphatic
Low Back Pain and Sciatica Low Back Pain and Sciatica Low back pain is incredibly common. In the UK, it is estimated that 10 million people are affected in a year, and over 619 million people worldwide. It accounts for 40% of time off work- that’s 31 million lost work
AXA Insurance Clients At The Performance Clinic our physiotherapists are highly skilled – we will continue to treat Insurance clients except for AXA members. AXA Policy update From 1st September 2026 we will no longer be accepting AXA insurance clients who want to claim from AXA. Over the years AXA
HELPING YOU TAKE THE NEXT STEP Gluteal Tendinopathy- what is it? At The Performance Clinic our physiotherapists adhere to the very highest standards of practice. Book Now What is Gluteal Tendonopathy? Is a painful condition affecting the tendons of the gluteus medius and gluteus minimusmuscles, which attach to the greater
HELPING YOU TAKE THE NEXT STEP Ankle Sprain At The Performance Clinic our physiotherapists adhere to the very highest standards of practice. Book Now Sprained your ankle recently? Ankle Sprains come in three grades Grade 1- Ligament stretch; Comes with mild-moderate pain, light swelling, ankle is stable, You can walk
THINGS YOU CAN LOOK OUT FOR: PREVENTATIVE ADVICE Is your Child’s back Changing Shape? At The Performance Clinic our physiotherapists treat newborns through to elite athletes. We adhere to the very highest standards of practice. Book Now Important Information for Parents (Ages 10–15) Signs to Watch For: Parents should observe
What is Patella Tendinopathy? Patellar tendinopathy is a condition affecting the tendon that connects the kneecap (patella) to the shinbone (tibia). Book Now Patella Tendonopathy ● Pain is usually located at the lower part of the patella. ● Pain is load-related: it appears or worsens when jumping, landing, running,
By Jared Campbell. Have felt your pain in the back of your thigh? Was it a cramp, a hamstring tear, neuropathic related, myofascial related or tendinopathy related? A topic I want to dive into is hamstring strains. My own story with hamstrings has catalysed a passion for it. Long story
HELPING YOU TAKE THE NEXT STEP Biomechanical Gait Analysis and Rehabilitation Services At The Performance Clinic we use the LEVER Running Device to speed up your recovery from lower limb injuries ensuring we adhere to the very highest standards of practice. Book Now Running Rehabilitation The Lever Running Device The
Are you from Newcastle, Gateshead, or Sunderland and think you could have Intercostal Muscle Strain? Book online or call us — no GP referral required. Book Now 0191 435 0560 Google Reviews 4.9/5 · Over 200 reviews across 3 clinics ACPSEM Accreditation ACPSEM Member Gold Accredited CSP Professional Body CSP
Tennis Elbow Extensor tendinopathy /lateral epicondylitis. Book Now Tennis Elbow Playing tennis and experiencing pain on the outer aspect of your elbow really hampers your game! This pain then persists when holding the dog’s leash and even when you lift the kettle. This is how tennis elbow can affect you.
PRICE, POLICE OR PEACE&lOVE? In the past physios often advised RICE and PRICE – and some of this advice is still relevant, for example P – Protect – let’s stop testing and stressing the area when it is painful. Minimise movement to prevent excess bleeding and further tissue damage. R
Louise Graham is our highly experienced Paediatric Physio. Book NOW! 0191 4350560 It can be confusing when to seek Expert care but we would recommend coming to us for assessment or advice straight away but here’s 6 signs that a child may need to see a Physiotherapist: They’re suffering pain that won’t
