Active Therapy Physio

13/03/2026

Goodness me.

The lack of clearly communicating the side effects is shocking!

There can be a delicate balance between risks and positive impacts but it is a shame for those featured in the podcast that they were not explicitly made aware of the warning signs.

Listen to the latest episodes of Shadow World on BBC Sounds.

12/03/2026

Good session doing circuits today in both groups.

I am especially proud of the raising off the floor practice in both groups! Well done all.

Thank you to Eileen, John and Jason for all that you do to support the groups.

Enjoy your break everyone - see you in a few weeks 🫶🏻

06/03/2026

At both Washington and Gateshead classes yesterday we worked on rhythmic walking with stopping and turns to address initiation steps and turns, dynamic balance, co-ordination, proprioception and duel tasking.

We achieved this with balloon keep -ups, noodle hockey and volleyball.

Thank you everyone for taking part and of course, a massive thanks to my amazing volunteer Eileen 💕💕

27/02/2026

Over consecutive Fridays, I have been working with a service-user in their home, putting to good use my combined occupational therapy and physiotherapy knowledge and experience to address problem areas of activites of daily living to promote the person’s independence for longer.

We looked at moving around the home using a variety of walking aids, problems they experience when bathing and dressing (no-one had to get naked in this teaching session) and some lower limb stretching.

I love being able to deliver group and one:one therapy sessions! 🫶🏻

26/02/2026

Lovely start to the new cycle of classes at Gateshead today. That group has come on leaps & bounds 🫶🏻

26/02/2026

Early bird ready for action! Today we worked on: amplitude in movement for everyday tasks (like using the resistance band to simulate the gap between the car and pavement) , dynamic balance, duel tasking, co-ordination, proprioception, gait and recall.

Well done team Washington!

Huge thanks as always to my glamorous assistant Eileen McDonald 🫶🏻

25/02/2026

25/02/2026

Don't forget to give Parkinson's Walking Netball a try.

Thursdays 11am - midday, North Shields.

FREE Walking Netball session, specifically designed for people affected by Parkinson’s.

Time: Thursdays 11:00am – 12:00pm
Venue: The Linskill Centre, NE30 2AY

These sessions aim to provide a fun, safe and social way for people living with Parkinson’s to stay active, meet new people and enjoy the benefits of gentle physical activity.

All sessions are free of charge, however booking is required.

To book a place or for further information, please contact maxine.cutmore@englandnetball.co.uk

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24/02/2026

‘Just five extra minutes of moderate intensity physical activity a day or sitting half an hour less could make a measurable difference for public health, according to a new study published in The Lancet.’

Interesting article. Full version 👇🏻

Just five extra minutes of moderate intensity physical activity a day or sitting half an hour less could make a measurable difference for public health, according to a new study published in The Lancet.

23/02/2026

26/02 Washington & Gateshead - we will start off gently with Amplitude and rhythmic walking.

19/02/2026

Supported self-management, in focus - bed mobility exercises.

19/02/2026

This latest supported self- management and update information should now have landed in your email in-box!