Sarcopenia is an age related disorder that results in muscle wasting. It is no surprise that our population is aging but what we need to ask ourselves is whether we are adding years to life OR life to years. In…
Sarcopenia
Marathon Training Tips
Marathon training is very much underway and we’ve started seeing a few niggles creeping into our clinics. Here are a few training tips that will help you through your marathon training journey… PLAN your training Even if you are an…
Exercise ‘as good as medicine’ for controlling high blood pressure
High blood pressure (also called hypertension) is common among older people and can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Many people take one or more medicines to keep blood pressure under control. Researchers carried out a review of 391…
Avoiding trips and falls at home
Whatever our age, keeping our body and mind as fit and healthy as we can is good for our balance, movement and for preventing injury. This article from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy highlights the benefit of physical activity in…
It’s NEVER too late to start strength training…
Strengthening your muscles as you age will improve your mood, help your sleeping patterns and bring benefits for your overall health and wellbeing. Getting started is easy, try out the strength and balance six exercises below. Get on your feet and…
Running a Spring Marathon?
Have you considered your running technique? We are currently offering our clients a discounted Running Analysis session* of £100 (usual price£120), read below to find out more… The technique of running is often an element of our running training that…
Mount Kilimanjaro
Our Director Yvette Kershaw will be setting off on the 17th February to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for the Chiltern Centre. The Chiltern Centre offers support and respite care for children…
Core Muscles
CORE STABILITY It is a term used to describe the control required to maintain functional stability around the lumbar spine and pelvis while we do an activity or move our limbs. Core strength is thought to prevent pain and dysfunction…
Do you do 150 minutes of exercise a week?
A recent study into physical activity in adults found that 26% of females and 19% of males were ‘physically inactive’. Physical inactivity is described as doing less than 30 minutes of exercise a week and is a contributing risk factor…
WE ARE BACK!!
Happy New Year! The Complete Physiotherapy Team are back after the Christmas holidays with charged batteries, new goals and new services to continue offering you the best care. Whether you have goals to aid injury recovery, need assistance with post-operative…