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Neo G, the exclusive orthotic partner of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), today announced the introduction of a range of new innovative products into the NeoThotics family of orthotics.

With the recommended guidelines advising us to be active each day and do 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week, walking is a great way to hit these targets. As well as the physical benefits of walking there are benefits that can support mental health which makes this form of exercise ideal for most individuals and great for rehabilitation following an injury.

It is estimated that around 10 million people in the UK are living with a form of arthritis – a common condition which shows itself in varying degrees of pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. Arthiris can affect anyone, but it is most common in people over the age of 45. The two varieties of arthritis that a large proportion of the population will have either heard about or know of someone who has suffered with are Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)...

Due to restrictions over the last few months, many of us have had to stop doing the exercise and activies that our bodies are used to. Now, as gyms and golf courses reopen and competitive sports resumes, what can we do to reduce the risk of overdoing it? 

If you live an active lifestyle or are a regular gym goer or sportsperson, slowing down and taking the time off to recover from an injury can be a tough pill to swallow. 

With 7% of all working people estimated to suffer from Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) at some point in their working lives, it is clearly a serious and widespread matter. To help, Alex Clark physiotherapist at leading orthopaedic support specialist Neo G gives his top advice for how people can prevent and treat this common condition.

 If you’re a runner it’s likely you’ll be familiar with Plantar Fasciitis, a painful condition which results in a deep ache or sharp stabbing pain in the heel or along the arch of your foot. However, it’s not just runners or those on their feet for large portions of the day that run the risk of developing Plantar Fasciitis – if you have a problems with your feet such as high arches or flat feet, you could be at risk of developing this common and painful condition.

If you’ve ever been unlucky enough to suffer from runner’s knee, you’ll be familiar with how frustrating and painful this common condition can be. This common ailment, which can inflict runners and other athletes alike, causes a dull pain behind or around the top of the kneecap and accounts for up to 25% of all running injuries...

Skiing and snowboarding are some of the world’s most popular winter activities, but they come with a risk, with an estimated 600,000 people getting injured on the slopes every year.Here at Neo G we’re all about staying safe, active and enjoying what you love, so here’s some top tips for preventing the most common ski injuries....

Arthritis is a common condition, especially as we get older, but that doesn’t make the pain any less difficult to deal with it. Affecting more than 10 million people in the UK alone, arthritis is not a single condition, but rather a term that covers joint pain and disease in general, with symptoms including pain, stiffness, swelling and a decreased range of motion...

Pregnancy can be a wonderful time for expectant mothers but the back and leg pain that often comes alongside pregnancy? Not so wonderful. Back and leg pain are fairly common complaints among mothers to be, but sometimes the usual discomfort can be more severe, leading to a certain type of nerve pain called sciatica...