What Is Dry Needling?

What Is Dry Needling?

Dry needling is the technique of inserting a fine needle (like an acupuncture needle) into a muscle thought to be responsible for symptoms of pain. It is an adjunct to standard therapy used by clinicians who have been specifically trained in its use. Dry needling has...
Is One Headache the Same as Another?

Is One Headache the Same as Another?

It estimated that half to three quarters of adults aged 18–65 years will have had a headache in the last year. Generally speaking, they may have a known cause or be idiopathic and are often classified as either primary or secondary. Primary Headaches These are...
Hip Pain Slowing You Down?

Hip Pain Slowing You Down?

Hip pain can significantly impact day to day life and slow down even the simplest of tasks. In this blog we talk about a condition that affects the hip which can be referred to by several different names, such as: Trochanteric bursitis Greater trochanteric pain...
Exercise Physiology – Who Can Benefit?

Exercise Physiology – Who Can Benefit?

Exercise physiology specialises in a physical therapeutic approach to promoting health and wellbeing. Our exercise physiologists (EP’s) are located in Gateshead making them accessible to all in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie areas.  When starting with a new...
What Makes Macquarie Physiotherapy Great

What Makes Macquarie Physiotherapy Great

Here at Macquarie Physiotherapy, we think we are great at what we do and wanted to share with you just a few of the reasons we think this is the case! Well established Having been in business since 1986, we have met a lot of people and formed several close working...
Ankle Sprain

Ankle Sprain

An ankle sprain occurs when the strong ligaments that support the ankle stretch beyond their limits and tear.  Ankle Anatomy Ligaments are strong, fibrous tissues that connect bones to other bones. The ligaments in the ankle help to keep the foot bones in their...