In this post we discuss why using anti-inflammatories to play golf isn’t good for you or your golf. Spring is just around the corner and that can only mean one thing, you’re going to play more golf. Golf is a peculiar activity in that even golfers don’t seem to classify it as a sport you […]
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How resistance training can prevent fractures if you fall
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 […]
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 […]