strength training
Sporting Adolescents and Me
As an MSK physiotherapist, I treat a wide range of problems, injuries and pains. I treat all ages, but I’ve developed a specialised knowledge area in injuries and problems in...
How to avoid injury whilst training for a long-distance event
“There’s something so universal about that sensation, the way running unites our two most primal impulses: fear and pleasure. We run when we’re scared, we run when we’re ecstatic, we...
Why Exercise is important if you have Diabetes
Exercise is a low-cost and side-effect-free ‘Superhero’ to those that may have diabetes. Exercising regularly can help improve a range of metabolic hormones and the body can become more efficient...
The power of Strength Training
Running is one of the most accessible, popular forms of exercise worldwide. One reason could be the many mental and physical benefits, beyond what you may have first thought is...
How to prevent an injury – exercise!
With the new year comes the inevitable influx of people making resolutions to start more regular exercise, which is always brilliant to see and one to encourage. We all know...
Is prevention better than a cure?
“A gram of prevention is worth a kilo of cure” Is prevention better than cure as the saying goes? Or should we wait until the problem occurs then deal with...
Alzheimer’s Disease – Positive things you can do
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia in the UK. Dementia is the name for a group of symptoms associated with an ongoing decline of brain functioning. It can affect memory,...
The importance of exercise during winter
It’s getting colder!! Winter is coming and the dark nights have already drawn in, a time to hunker down and for some to eat more and move less! BUT we...
Physical activity levels – how do you measure up?
The pandemic has impacted many aspects of life including our options for and amounts of physical activity. Over the past year, one third of us report being more active, one...
How effective is exercise for weight loss?
My favourite answer to this question is “it takes nearly an hour of running to burn the calories in a Mars Bar” (other confectionary is available!). Basically, the most efficient...