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Shoulder Injury

Soft tissue injury of a shoulder A soft tissue injury is an injury to the muscle, ligament or tendon. It is often caused by overstretching of the soft tissue which can be followed by pain, swelling and reduced movement. Full recovery from soft tissue injuries can take up to six weeks. Do’s If your shoulder […]

Topic: Emergency Care

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Mallet Finger

A mallet finger injury means you have torn the tendon which straightens the end joint of your finger. Occasionally there will also be a small break in the bone. Your finger tip will drop, and you will not be able to straighten it. To enable the finger to heal you will need to keep the […]

Topic: Emergency Care

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Back Pain

Back pain may be due to many causes, including Do’s Don’ts You should seek urgent medical advice/attend A&E if you have back pain and develop any of the following: Back Exercises Standing, support your back with your hands, lean backwards until you feel a stretch. Hold for five seconds and repeat 10 times. Lying on […]

Topic: Emergency Care

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Hepatitis B Vaccination (ENGERIX)

The nurse / doctor that has been dealing with your treatment today has decided that you require a course of Hepatitis B vaccine (ENGERIX) to reduce the risk of you contracting viral hepatitis following the recent exposure that you have had. The first injection has been given to you today. What is Hepatitis B? Hepatitis […]

Topic: Emergency Care

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Physical Activity for Disabilities in the North East

The Toby Henderson Trust The Toby Henderson Trust is an independently funded charity supporting children, young people and adults, families, and carers in the North East of England. The Toby Henderson Trust provides appropriate and accessible support for autistic young people from two years into adulthood, whilst also empowering parents, families, and carers by sharing […]

Topic: Paediatric Physiotherapy

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Hydrotherapy

Introduction Physiotherapists may use hydrotherapy as part of a treatment programme, to treat a variety of symptoms and conditions. What are the benefits of hydrotherapy? Research studies have shown that hydrotherapy is effective for certain conditions. Heat, can help with pain, improve circulation, loosen tight muscles and encourages relaxation. Buoyancy, can support your body weight, […]

Topic: Paediatric Physiotherapy

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Oral GLP-1 Analogues (Semaglutide)

This leaflet is designed for people taking an oral GLP-1 (Semaglutide) for type 2 diabetes. What does this medication do? Semaglutide works in the same way as a hormone produced in the gut by increasing the amount of insulin that the pancreas releases in response to food. This can help with blood glucose levels. How […]

Topic: Diabetes

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Ageing well in Gateshead

A practical guide to help you to age well in Gateshead.
Injectable GLP-1 (Dulaglutide, Exenatide, Semaglutide, Liraglutide, Lixisenatide) and GLP-1/GIP-1 Analogues (Tirzepatide)

This leaflet is designed for people taking an injectable GLP-1 or GLP-1/GIP-1 for type 2 diabetes. What does this medication do? These drugs work in the same way as a hormone produced in the gut by increasing the amount of insulin that the pancreas releases in response to food This can help with blood glucose […]

Topic: Diabetes

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Community Diagnostic Centre

Getting your scans and tests at the Community Diagnostic Centre in the Metrocentre The Community Diagnostic Centre in the Metrocentre offers patients different checks, scans and tests. These services are available outside the main hospital, allowing you to get appointments more quickly and at convenient times, including evenings and weekends. We know that getting any […]

Topic: Community Diagnostic Centre

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors