Recovering Confidence After a Fall
Recovering confidence after a fall Take the first step toward better health Click here A fall can affect far more than just the body. Even when injuries are minor, many older adults find that a fall leaves them feeling anxious, uncertain and less confident in everyday life. It is very common for people to become more cautious after a fall. […]
Why Strength Training Matters After 60
Why Strength Training Matters After 60 Take the first step toward better health Click here As we get older, many people feel everyday activities become a little harder. Getting out of a chair may take more effort, climbing stairs can feel tiring or carrying shopping bags may suddenly seem heavier than before. While these changes are common, they are […]
Physiotherapy Exercises for Older Adults: Staying Active in Later Life
Physiotherapy Exercises for Older Adults: Staying Active in Later Life Take the first step toward better health Click here Everything Is Harder If You Cannot Move Freely As we age, one of the most common things people notice is that simple movements begin to feel more difficult. Getting up from a chair, climbing a short […]
The Importance of Drinking Water for Older Adults: A Physiotherapist’s Guide
The Importance of Drinking Water for Older Adults: A Physiotherapist’s Guide Take the first step toward better health Click here Water is something we often take for granted yet it is one of the most powerful tools for good health. Drinking enough water is vital for enhancing strength, balance, memory and wellbeing as we age. […]
Staying Safe in the Winter Months: A Physiotherapist’s Guide for Older Adults
Staying Safe in the Winter Months: A Physiotherapist’s Guide for Older Adults Take the first step toward better health Click here Winter can be a beautiful season crisp mornings, frosty gardens and cosy afternoons indoors. However, it can also bring conditions that can increase the risk of slips, trips and falls, especially for older adults. […]
Muscle Memory?! What is that?
Have you ever noticed that even after years of not riding a bike you can still get on and pedal away quite naturally? Or that your hands seem to “remember” how to knit, play an instrument or use a tool even if it has been ages since you last tried?
The Benefits of Bone Loading Through Exercise for Older People: A Physiotherapy Perspective
As we age, taking care of our bones becomes even more important. One of the best ways to do this is through something called ‘bone loading’ Take the first step toward better health Get in touch The Benefits of Bone Loading Through Exercise for Older People: A Physiotherapy Perspective Bone Loading is a type of […]
How to regain confidence after a fall
As you get older, falls can inevitably happen. These, of course, can have a big impact on your physical abilities. Take the first step toward better health Get in touch How to regain confidence after a fall As you get older, falls can inevitably happen. These, of course, can have a big impact on your […]
Exercise and Rehabilitation
The World Health Organisation has spent time looking into the need for exercise and rehabilitation as we age. Take the first step toward better health Get in touch The benefits of exercise and rehabilitation as we age Over 1 billion people live with a form of disability and recent evidence shows that 2.41 billion live […]
‘It’s never too late’
I am so proud to have received this testimonial from my patient and now dear friend Maggie who needed physio support to help recover from a knee operation. Take the first step toward better health Click here Physical Benefits of Activity in Older Adults The beginning ‘Why wait, it’s never too late’……wise words indeed […]
