Choosing a running shoe without a gait lab
Fit, comfort and the surface you run on matter more than any label on the box.
News
Tennis elbow is not only for tennis players
Overuse of the wrist extensors causes outer elbow pain in typists, painters and climbers alike.
A gentle shoulder routine after surgery
Pendulum swings, wall slides and shoulder blade squeezes, added in the order your surgeon allows.
Heat or ice for a pulled muscle
Both have a place, and the right choice depends on how old the injury is and what you want to ease.
Meet Callum Brae, our acupuncture and balance specialist
Callum joined the clinic in spring and runs our dry needling and vestibular sessions.
Why your lower back aches after a day at the desk
Sitting still for hours loads the spine in an unfamiliar way, and small breaks change the pattern.
Five calf exercises for new runners
Calf strength protects the Achilles tendon and the shin, and it builds quickly with simple heel raises.
What to do in the first 48 hours after an ankle sprain
Protect the joint, keep it raised and start moving gently: current advice has replaced strict rest.
Runner's knee explained
Pain around the kneecap when running has a handful of common causes and most settle with load management.
Welcome to the new Northgate Physio website
Online booking, a new patient form and our full price list now live on one site.