Welcome to the news section of the website where we hope to keep you abreast of all the latest information regarding Connect and its business areas.
| 2010 North East Business Awards |
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Connect Physical Health is delighted to announce that we have won the 'Services Award' at the 2010 North East Business Awards... |
| North East Business Awards |
Connect Physical Health have been shortlisted for 'Company of the Year'. |
| The Best Employers Get the Best Staff |
Connect listed in the top 100 Healthcare organisations to work for in the UK! |
| The Beautiful Aim |
Can Arton Baleci, a 23 year old fanatic with average footballing skills and the guidance of a team of experts, make premiership football in just one year? |
| Welcome to the new Connect website |
It's finally here - the wonderful new Connect website. |
Our Clinics |
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| Runners Knee |
Runner’s knee refers to a number of different knee conditions that can affect the keen runner. Here at Connect our specialist physiotherapy team understand the importance of keeping on track and avoiding those troublesome injuries that can affect your running knees. |
| Get your feet fit for Summer! |
It’s time to start paying your feet some attention after the long winter in socks and shoes! Here’s some top tips from Connect’s Chiropodist. |
| Rehabilitation Gone to Pieces? |
ConnectFit will soon have you put back together. |
| Sports Massage Therapist |
Meet Phil Smith, Connects Sports Massage Therapist. |
| Correct Posture V Physical Torture |
With summer on the way, no doubt we will be venturing into the great outdoors and generally being much more active... |
| Toastie Tootsies |
Do you suffer from cold feet? Top tips from our Podiatrist... |
| A Real Pain in the Neck! |
Neck pain is very common; most people experience some form of neck pain at some stage in their lives. Although each individual may have differences in their symptoms, there is some general advice that can help keep your neck healthy... |
| Pain Relief is Only a Phone Call Away |
Are you trying to ignore an injury because you are too busy to come to a clinic? If so, our new PhysioLine service will be the answer you're looking for... |
| Core Stability Class |
6 sessions for the price of 5!!! |
| Keeping Drivers on the Buses |
Amanda Marsh demonstrates to bus driver, Nigel Hill, how he can look after his back whilst keeping himself and his bus on the road after he slipped a disc. |
Primary Care & NHS |
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| New Sunderland Service Provides Speedy Diagnosis for MSK Problems |
Patients in Sunderland with musculoskeletal complaints now have the opportunity to go to a new community-based service for assessment and treatment rather than their local hospital... |
| New Gateshead Service Provides Speedy Diagnosis for MSK Problems |
Patients in Gateshead with musculoskeletal complaints now have the opportunity to go to a new community-based service for assessment and treatment rather than their local hospital... |
| A NEW Community Physiotherapy Service is being offered in Tyneside. |
Health Reporter Helen Rae, takes a look at a new service that is offering hope to those in the region suffering from musculoskeletal problems. |
Occupational Physiotherapy |
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| Work Related Upper Limb Disorders |
Almost 2/3 of workers report being exposed to repetitive hand and arm vibration and a 1/4 to vibrations from tools - significant risk factors for work related neck and upper limb disorders (WRULDs). Many workers in a wide range of jobs develop WRULDs and they are the most common form of Occupational Disease in Europe. |
| Health Promotion - Spinal Awareness Sessions |
Looking to deliver 'Health Promotion' in the future? Have you considered Connects Spinal Awareness Sessions? |