by Tom Russell | Mar 17, 2016 | Newcastle Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy
Dry Needling Dry Needling Dry needling is a popular treatment used by practitioners to treat a variety of conditions. Most people have heard of dry needling but tend to know very little about it. Having recently completed an introductory and advanced dry needling...
by Tom Russell | Mar 17, 2016 | Newcastle Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy
Eccentric hamstring strengthening to prevent injury Eccentric hamstring strengthening to prevent injury I write this week’s blog with particular populations in mind; soccer, rugby and Australian Rules football players. By now, pre-season is in full swing for the...
by Tom Russell | Mar 17, 2016 | Newcastle Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy
Prehab Prehab Prehab, short for pre-rehabilitation is an element of physiotherapy that I am passionate about. Essentially, prehab is a program of exercises designed to prevent injury. Too often, people wait to become injured to begin an exercise program to correct...
by Tom Russell | Feb 19, 2016 | Newcastle Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy
Is there a link between physio and Dr. Karl? Is there a link between physio and Dr. Karl? Everyone knows and loves the guy but before he was a Doctor, at one point he actually drove taxis for a living. Super weird. Despite often finding himself at all hours of the...
by Tom Russell | Feb 19, 2016 | Newcastle Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy
Is it possible to run without pain? Is it possible to run without pain? Do any of the following apply to you? We’d love to help! You are a runner You are running with injury or pain You’d love to get back into running You know a family member who runs or is running...