In this post we ask, does exercise cause Osteoarthritis? And if it can, does that lead to joint replacements? There seems to be a fair amount of confusion on this topic– even healthcare professionals are not immune from erroneous comments. Here’s a quote from Ivan Tornos, CEO of medtech firm Zimmer Biomet, which manufactures knee […]
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Strength training for women over 40: the questions the fitness industry doesn’t ask
In this post we discuss strength training for women over 40 and the important questions the fitness industry fails to ask. I recently read an article by a journalist who explored what it’s like for a woman to start strength training in her late 40s. It’s a great piece that contains sensible advice and it’s […]
Addicted to the crack: The problems with chiropractic treatment
In this post we discuss the problems with chiropractic treatment, in particular regular or ongoing use of this method. At a glance Chiropractic adjustments may offer short-term relief but often fail to address the root cause of pain. There is no evidence that joint subluxations, in the context of chiropractic care, exist. Repeated manipulation can […]
Is it your age or your training? How best to exercise as you age
In this post we discuss whether your age or your training is the problem if you have pain or restrictions in movement. And how to get the best out of your body as you get older. At a glance Many people either deny ageing or blame every ache on it. But pain and performance are […]
How resistance training can empower our ageing workforce
In this post we discuss how resistance training can empower our ageing workforce and why this is so important. Birth rates around the world are falling. In the U.K. the latest figures show birth rates of 1.49 children per woman. In order to maintain its current population a country needs a birth rate of at […]