Life with Arthritis: It’s a Balancing Act
Arthritis = joint pain / joint stiffness / muscle weakness / disability. Physiotherapy can offer solutions for each of these issues. Life with Arthritis: It’s a Balancing Act Learning to live with arthritis can be a frustrating experience. You might not have the same amount of energy and pain can get in the way, making […]
Osteoporosis – Future-proof your bones
Future-proof your bones: what to do in midlife This article provides research and general advice on osteoporosis. For advice and an exercise program that is customised to your needs see Christine Morrison at Physioplus. Even if you think you are fit and healthy in middle age, the reality is that half of women and […]
The Superfit Sixties
By Ross Baines – Physiotherapist Everything old is new again and movement really is medicine. If you have read “Younger Next Year” you will know the benefits of exercise in helping you age well. What we eat and how we exercise are variables we can control to help us move well and stay well. At […]
Prehabilitation – Getting Fit for Surgery will Accelerate Post-op Rehab
By Ross Baines – Physiotherapist The concept of prehab for surgery is now recognized as a major factor in getting the best post operative function. Research demonstrates that patients who participate in pre-op exercise programs regain their functional capability faster and better than those patients who don’t undertake appropriate exercises before the surgery. In an […]