SMARTPHYSIO Blog

My mum is 80 this year and I am becoming increasingly aware of my own predispositions. Having been a Chartered Physiotherapist for more than 30 years now, I know the value of getting strong and keeping strong. Our practice visits many patients in their home who have lost confidence, had a slip, trip or a fall. And this is on the rise. We're now living longer than ever and it's definitely worth investing time in strength training to help to improve the quality of our lives and

'Injuries come with the territory, but these simple exercises will prepare you for the demands of an Alpine break' 1. Do daily squats and lunges A paucity of snow in European resorts may have deterred you from booking a January ski holiday, but it leaves more time to ensure your body is ready for the slopes before you do head off. Government stats suggest that a third of people taking their first skiing holiday risk serious injury because they are not sufficiently in shape a

Knowing what to do after an injury can be confusing. This guide explains how physiotherapy can help — and when to seek professional support. Here is an overview of what physiotherapy can offer: Physiotherapy helps to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability. It can also help to reduce your risk of injury or illness in the future. It takes a holistic approach that involves the patient directly in their own care. When is physiother

If you are looking to live a long, healthy life, bringing weight lifting into your workout may be best according to new research. The evidence suggests that adding in strength training may help to keep diseases at bay, and prevent falls — particularly relevant for older adults. Combining strength training with regular cardio may help you live longer, a new study finds. Weight lifting or other strength training once or twice a week can build muscle and prevent injury. Doing 15