General Health Education

Many strengthening exercises can be modified for all abilities. There are many good videos and resources online with workouts and exercises in sitting or for people with different health conditions- see our resources section for some ideas. Always check that the videos mention safety guidance and that the person giving the advice is suitably qualified. […]

There are many ways to build strength but the key is to make the weight challenging enough that your muscles feel tired at the end of the repetitions. If you were looking to get extra bulk then you would have a higher weight and low repetitions, but if you just want to build general strength,

Many things change as we age. Our sight and hearing can decrease, our sensation in our feet may reduce and our daily activities may lessen as we stop working and running around after our families. It is certainly the case that changes also occur to our musculoskeletal system as we age regardless of any additional

Strength is vital to move and function well in life. Modern life can be somewhat of an enemy to strength, as increasingly large parts of our day are spent sitting down and we have invented many ways to avoid using our muscles; bags on wheels, cars, escalators, lifts etc. Our water comes from taps and

Book – The Brain that changes itself: stories of personal triumph from the frontiers of brain science – Author Norman Doidge Book: The brain’s way of healing – Author Norman Doidge https://youtu.be/dmEOJyWVQj4 You tube video explaining neuroplasticity Some brain training examples for you!

Let’s look at some examples of how to change a standard exercise to make it more “interesting” to your nervous system. Sit to Stand This exercise is a common standard in rehabilitation and a hugely important functional task as well as a good leg strengthener. However, going from sitting to standing repeatedly is pretty boring.

Studies over the years have been able to discover the various factors that can influence the neuroplasticity in the brain. They have found benefits from certain activities, stimuli and even diet on our body’s ability to take on change. When we were young children, the world was new and fascinating to us. Every experience was

Neuroplasticity of the central nervous system was first discovered in the late 1940’s. Before that time, it was believed that any damage to the brain was permanent. Studies have since shown the immense capacity for change that the nervous system is capable of. However, changes occur all the time in reaction to our thoughts, feelings,

There are a plethora of reading resources on walking patterns a quick Google search on gait biomechanics will return over 100,000 results. Below I have selected a few specific ones for your interest. https://www.physio-pedia.com/Gait https://www.saebo.com/blog/step-step-guide-walking-stroke/ https://www.parkinson.org/blog/research/Walking-with-Parkinsons-Freezing-Balance-and-Falls https://www.msfocusmagazine.org/Magazine/Magazine-Items/Posted/Walking-Your-Way-to-Better-Health https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2022/february/top-tips-for-walking-with-arthritis/

“One may walk over the highest mountain one step at a time” Barbara Walters The above quote is useful to remind us that big obstacles in our lives can be overcome if we just take it one step at a time. This is particularly true when improving our walking. Some people may have minor strength