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5 Low-Impact Ways to Stay Active in Summer

As summer approaches, now's a better time than ever to get more active or to continue a fitness journey. However, for those with weak or sore joints, staying active in summer can feel daunting. And with so much information out there, how do you know which exercises are the best choice for you?

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What is Pickleball?

Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, combining elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong into a fun and accessible game for all ages and skill levels.

Top Group Exercises For Family and Friends

Gathering family and friends for group exercises is a wonderful way to stay active and build stronger bonds. Engaging in physical activities together not only promotes a healthy lifestyle but also creates shared memories and experiences.

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Ultimate Guide To Kinesiology Tape

Welcome to the "Ultimate Guide to Kinesiology Tape," your comprehensive resource for understanding and utilizing this versatile muscle tape. What is Kinesio Tape? how does kinesiology tape work? Plus, how to apply kinesiology tape.

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Spring Into Activity With These Exercise Tips

As longer days, daffodils and other signs of spring emerge, motivation for getting back into activity may also start to grow. After a potentially sedentary winter, resuming physical activity can pose challenges. Those with chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis may...

How Exercise Can Help Aid Osteoarthritis Symptoms

Meeting an osteoarthritis diagnosis with education and exercise, undertaken with positivity, optimism and persistence, can delay surgery.

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Don’t Be A Quitter: How to power through Quitter’s Day

Quitter’s Day falls on the second Friday of January. It is on this day that most people give up on their new year’s resolutions. Buck the trend and to stick to your New Year’s resolution with these tips.

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The benefits of walking on health, body and mind

With the recommended guidelines advising us to be active each day and do 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week, walking is a great way to hit these targets. As well as the physical benefits of walking there are benefits that can support mental health which makes this form of exercise ideal for most individuals and great for rehabilitation following an injury.

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How To Manage Pre & Post Op Rehabilitation

With restrictions across the UK beginning to lift, some elective or non-urgent surgeries have started to resume. However, due to the large waiting lists that have built up during the pandemic, many people will still be waiting for surgery. Here, we will be looking at pre-operation rehabilitation for those who are waiting for surgery and post-operation rehabilitation those who have been able to have surgery.

Four Alternative Sports For 2022

If you’ve set yourself a fitness goal this new year or are just looking for new fun ways to maintain your activity levels, these alternative sports might be perfect for you.

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The health benefits of golf and how to limit the risk of injury

Golf has grown in popularity since the start of the pandemic and with the exciting end to the 149^th Open, it is the perfect time to focus on golf in our “Summer of Sport” mini-series – part 3!

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Tennis — The health benefits and how to get involved

With the Wimbledon Tennis Championships starting this week, Tennis is the focus of our next ‘Summer of Sport’ mini series. Tennis is a great sport for all ages to enjoy and with the better weather and lighter nights it can be a great activity to do with friends and family to wind down after a busy day at work.

How to cope when elective surgeries are cancelled

Over the last year, we have received hundreds of questions from individuals who have had non-emergency surgeries in the UK postponed or cancelled due to limited resources in the NHS. To help others in a similar situation, we’re sharing the most commonly asked questions and our answers relating to three groups of individuals whose elective surgeries have been cancelled to offer support to those in need of a short-term solution.

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Simple stretches to support your lifestyle

Exercise comes in all shapes and sizes – we all have our reasons for exercising, whether it’s to simply stay active, or to train for a hike in the Himalayas. However, what is consistent regardless of your exercise regime is that it is always important to stretch your muscles to help prevent injury and reduce avoidable pain....

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Hints and Tips for Injury Recovery

The positive benefits of exercise on your physical and mental wellbeing has been proven for many years. So it can be hugely frustrating if you develop an injury or recurring pain that stops you doing the things you love. It not only prevents you from being active, you may also be losing your fitness benefits gained prior to your injury...

What is Runner's Knee and how to beat it?

If you’ve ever been unlucky enough to suffer from runner’s knee, you’ll be familiar with how frustrating and painful this common condition can be. This common ailment, which can inflict runners and other athletes alike, causes a dull pain behind or around the top of the kneecap and accounts for up to 25% of all running injuries...