In the final blog of the series on exercise in the active retired population I will look at simple effective exercises that you can perform at home which will enable you to stay fit, strong and healthy. As always it is important to state that any new undertaking as regards exercise needs to be preceded […]
Read More »It’s vitally important when doing aerobic exercise (running, walking, cycling, etc.) to know how much is too much and especially so when you are older. The mind may be willing but what the body can cope with is a different story. It’s this factor that has been shown to be one of the primary factors […]
Read More »As people get older things slow down on several levels. If left unchecked the rate of decline can be quite steep. This can result in diminished ability to perform functional tasks and an increased rate of falls. Research has shown that a major factor associated with the risk of falls is strength. A misconception exists […]
Read More »For our July series of blogs we are going to switch themes again. Our aim each month is to give you a taste of what physiotherapy, and our clinic in particular, has to offer different client groups. Our blog series for July will focus on the older individual. This is especially important in Ireland at […]
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