Preventing Falls and Fractures
We know that thousands of people fall in the UK each year; in-fact one in three people aged over 65 have fallen. The risk of falling increases with age. Fortunately, there is lots we can do to reduce the risk of falling. It starts with doing a thorough assessment to get to the route cause […]
Chair Based Exercises
Research shows us that exercise is important as we get older. It has so many benefits including– Keeping your heart and lungs healthy– Reducing pain– Improving your mobility– Reducing your risk of falls and balance problems– Improving your mood However many people become less active as they get older. Many of our clients tell us […]
Portishead Town Council do their pelvic floor exercises!
Exercise for People with Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s Disease affects around 1 in 500 people in the UK. It is commonly diagnosed in people over the age of 60 but can affect people of any age. There is increasing research highlighting the importance of Physiotherapy and exercise for people with Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s UK advise that exercise can be as important as medication […]
Exercise and Osteoarthritis
What Is Osteoarthritis Your bones have cushioning between them where they meet at the joint, known as Cartilage. If you have Osteoarthritis this cartilage breaks down leading, which can cause stiffness and pain. Often, if people are in pain from osteoarthritis they will stop exercising. Unfortunately, a lack of exercise can make symptoms of osteoarthritis […]
