In this post we discuss how resistance training can prevent fractures if you fall. I’ve written before how resistance training can help to improve your balance and prevent falls as you get older. Resistance training has a further benefit however. If you’re unlucky enough to actually fall, it can help prevent more serious injuries like […]
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The surprising benefits of resistance training
In this post we discuss some of the surprising benefits of resistance training. When we think about the benefits of resistance training we usually think about getting stronger. Regular training does so much more for you than that however. A healthy muscular system holds the key to more than you might think. We know your […]
Are patients being fobbed off with NHS physiotherapy? Not really
Following a recent article in the Daily Mail, we discuss whether patients are being fobbed off with NHS physiotherapy and if there’s a better solution to the current approach. A recent article in the Daily Mail described the unsatisfactory experiences of patients treated by NHS physiotherapists. The complaints broadly fit into 3 main categories: • […]
What is the exercise sweet spot for knee Osteoarthritis?
In this post we discuss what the exercise sweet spot is for knee Osteoarthritis and why it’s important to find yours. Have you met this type of person before? They exercise 7 days a week, get injured, put on weight, then repeat the cycle again. More common, especially in January, is the person who’s done […]
How to improve knee Osteoarthritis, even if you’ve been told you’ll need surgery
In this post we look at how to improve knee Osteoarthritis, even if you’ve been told you’ll eventually need surgery. Let’s start with a quick story that will show you how you can enjoy an active life, even with relatively advanced knee Osteoarthritis (OA). Lorenza’s knee Osteoarthritis story Lorenza came to me with pain in […]