When returning to fitness activities its important you don’t do “too much too soon.” If you have been resting all winter or have avoided physical activity for the past weeks, months or even years and are keen to get back into a fitness regime, be mindful not to overdo it initially as you can pull…
A common trend I have seen in both my playing and physio roles are those with little niggles that want to continue playing their chosen sport and avoiding seeking physio advice so they don’t get told to stop playing and rest. Firstly, with my player’s hat on I have had some real setbacks over my…
Exercise and Sleep If you live to 79 years old, you will spend around 26 years sleeping, and 7 years trying to get to sleep. Many of you would have been told to make sure you get adequate sleep, but why is it so important? How do we improve sleep quality? How do you spend…
Often when we consider our health and well-being we are trying to navigate between which exercise modality is going to be best for us as an individual. Especially as we age, we are looking to consider what is most effective and whether we can incorporate it into our lifestyle and routines. Below…
It is common to feel overwhelmed with emotions during your pregnancy, the initial excitement can sometimes lead to a sense of fear of the unknown around the impending birth of your baby. Whether the birth experience is a planned caesarean section or a natural labour, which could be with or without induction,…
