Exercise role in management of Hip and Knee arthritis

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Hip and Knee Arthritis Wear and tear, osteoarthritic changes, are characterised by disruption and thinning of the cartilage and subsequent bony change. Patients will classically experience pain, stiffness and joint swelling, more often after activity, first thing in the morning and after rest. Both the hip and knee are commonly affected by osteoarthritis, especially after the […]

Keeping fit through winter

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Making fitness work Making fitness work in the New Year resolution knock out!! Almost everyone knows how to get fitter and healthier, but when life’s already full, how can you actually do those things? With these 7 practical tips, of course: Which forms of exercise achieve results fastest How to lessen injury whilst keeping fit […]

Weight management advice

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7 weight management tips This NHS website is quite useful if you are thinking of starting a ‘healthy eating plan’. It reviews the most common weight loss plans, like the 5/2 diet, slimming world and weight-watchers and looks at the pro’s and con’s of each. It is worth a review before you start any weight […]