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Ski season is upon us and it’s always a busy time of year for Neo G. The biggest demand between January and April is for knee supports; especially those that have additional features such as stays and additional compression.

As longer days, daffodils and other signs of spring emerge, motivation for getting back into activity may also start to grow. After a potentially sedentary winter, resuming physical activity can pose challenges. Those with chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis may...

In the face of biting cold, the necessity of a solid warm-up routine before hitting the pavement cannot be overstated. Cold weather amplifies the strain on muscles and joints, turning a seemingly routine exercise into a potential recipe for injury. Methodical warm-ups play a crucial role in mitigating the dangers of cold-weather workouts.

Meeting an osteoarthritis diagnosis with education and exercise, undertaken with positivity, optimism and persistence, can delay surgery.

Last Month, we gave you the opportunity to put your questions to our in-house physiotherapist, Alex. After going through your responses, we’ve compiled the best and most frequently asked questions and had Alex answer them!

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.

Are you wondering how to treat aching feet and heels? Perhaps you’re suffering from aching legs, knees or lower back? Shoe inserts, insoles or orthotic insoles may be the answer.

We’re launching an exciting new mini-series of blogs to help you stay active this summer! ‘Summer of Sport’ will focus on the many health benefits of sport, how to get involved in your favourite activities as well as advice on how to avoid common injuries. Kicking off the series is football, with the Euro’s just around the corner this will be across all TV and social media channels, and we wish all the Home Nations that are involved the best for the tournament.

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....