What do we mean when we talk about “Active Ageing“? Or how staying active as you get older can be a really good thing for you and your body? NK Active Podiatrist Charlie, shared this blog in our latest clinic newsletter and it highlights some important factors around ageing and staying active as you get […]
Back pain – fact and fiction.
There are more myths than facts on the internet about back pain, so in our last newsletter our Sports Rehabilitator, David wrote about some of them. Whether you are working at the office or working from home. When you are working for extended periods at your kitchen counter, sitting at your dining table or have […]
Getting active after Lockdown
Over the next few weeks and months, we will hopefully start to see the relaxation of lockdown rules, meaning we can start getting back to such like as visiting the zoo, getting involved in team sports and clubs, running with a running club, and walking in the countryside. Everyone is eager to get active after […]
Flat feet and insoles: top tips and myth busting.
Nick was recently asked to comment on a feature for an online publication on the subject of “flat feet” – this is one of those frequently asked questions in clinic and online via our social media and newsletters. Makes sense that we would share the Question and Answer feature right here on our blog too! […]
When is a 3D gait analysis useful?
At NK Active we see patients all the time with aches and pains triggered by exercise that prevent them from being active and these injuries are often as a result of their own gait. Your gait is simply how you walk and run – the biomechanical movement of your body. If you have abnormal biomechanics, […]
Meet the new NK Active team member.
Big NK Active news as we welcome our newest member of the team; David Rigg! David will be joining us from Tuesday 02nd March as our new Sports Rehabilitator and his appointment means that we can offer injury and rehabilitation services to those with upper limb issues too. Meet David Having trained with Special Forces, […]
Podiatry and nail conditions.
There are many disorders that can affect the toenails; this can be a result of deformity, infections or nails becoming ingrown. NK Active Podiatrist and Clinical Academic, Charlie Dando talks about some of the common pathologies we typical see in clinic in this blog. Common pathologies typically seen in clinic are:- Onychomycosis (nail fungus) Onychomycosis can […]
NK Active is open.
COVID Lockdown 3.0 update… apologies as this is likely the 100000th COVID update and blog you have read, however we think it’s pretty important to make you all feel safe and to offer some reassurance as to how clinic operates at the moment. Plus, we have loads of online resources for you too! NK Active […]
Find the perfect shoes.
In episode 4 of the NK Active Podcast, Caroline French from W.J French & Son joined us to talk about footwear and share advice on buying your shoes; we also asked our NK Active Podiatrist and Clinic academic, Charlie, to share the four simple principles to be aware of when buying footwear. Charlie says: “If […]
Footwear for Running.
Trainers, where to start? Natalie Green from NK Active gives us some insight and shares three things to consider before a running shoe purchase! Running shoes and injuries. There are so many different brands/ makes and models to choose from and it can be a daunting task to pick a pair right for you. Studies […]
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