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 […]
