Ways to Get Active in Later Life
Research tells us there are lots of benefits to being active as we get older. From benefits to your heart, reducing your risk of falling and improving your mental health, we know that the positive effects of exercise are far reaching. Below we’ve given some examples of how to keep active no matter what you’re […]
How a Physiotherapist Assesses Balance Problems
Being unsteady on your feet or falling is a common problem as you get older. Research tells us that a third of over 65 year olds fall once a year, increasing to 50% of people aged over 80. Fortunately Physiotherapy can help! A specialist Physiotherapist can take a detailed history from you and do a […]
Back Pain Myth Busters
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy have created a great document busting myths around back pain. The link to the full article can be found here: https://www.csp.org.uk/conditions/back-pain/back-pain-myth-busters These are some of the key messages: Keep moving if you can! Evidence show it is best to return to activity and work as soon as you are able […]
Medical Causes of Falls
As Physiotherapists who specialise in falls prevention, we look at all factors that may increase someone’s risk of falling. Details of how physical changes to your strength and balance can have an impact on your mobility can be found here. In this post we will look at other medical issues that can contribute to your […]
Exercise for Bone Strength
Your bones become stronger when you use them. However, as we get older, we start to lose bone strength. So it is important to keep exercising as you get older. Exercises that keep bones strong need to combine two elements; weight-bearing exercises and muscle strengthening exercises. These should involve a variety of different movements for […]
Physiotherapy for Osteoarthritis
Research shows that Physiotherapy is a key part of managing Osteoarthritis. It helps keep joints mobile and gives you the confidence to keep moving. Usually Physiotherapy involves some exercises to keep your joints strong and improve the amount of movement in it, advice on keeping active and pain relief techniques. All treatments should be worked […]
Causes of Falls in the Elderly
As we get older many factors lead to us becoming less steady on our feet, increasing the risk of falling. There are several reasons why falls becoming more likely as we get older, including Long term conditions, such as heart disease or lung problems which make us feel breathless or dizzy or even cause us […]
The Strength and Balance Class – Doreen’s Story
“It was Boxing Day and the family went to visit my husbands grave like every year. This time however I had to hold onto my son to get over the bumpy ground. This is when I thought: I don’t want to become one of those people who couldn’t do anything. I don’t want to be […]
Age UK’s Great Information on Exercising in Later Life
Age UK have released this great write up on choosing the right exercise as you get older: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/fitness/which-exercise-might-suit-you/ There are lots of different ways to exercise and you can always find a way that suits your needs. Some people prefer to exercise at home, or out and about on their own. Other people prefer a […]
What is a Strength and Balance Class?
Strength and balance classes, or falls prevention classes, are designed for people who are unsteady on their feet, are worried about falling or have had a fall. The classes focus on exercise and advice to improve your balance and confidence. What happens each week? When you first come to a class, your strength and balance […]
