Blog · Deborah Bateson · 18 October 2024
Rehabilitation
Strength training later in life
You do not need a gym selfie — sit-to-stands, a shopping bag, and physiotherapy that respects your joints.
Symptoms and what they can mean
Losing the ability to get out of a low chair is a clinical event dressed as ageing. It is also trainable.
What we can do in clinic
Simple, heavy enough, twice a week. I will not put you on a bosu ball for theatre. Steve can help the stiffness that makes you cheat the squat.
Red flags and when to see your GP
Unstable angina, uncontrolled blood pressure — get medical clearance. I am not your cardiologist.
This article is general information for people considering care at Health at Hart in Hartley Wintney. It is not a diagnosis, a prescription, or a promise of outcome. If you have sudden, severe or unexplained symptoms — including chest pain, unexplained weight loss, night pain, bowel or bladder changes, or a new neurological problem — seek urgent medical advice (NHS 111 or 999). UK osteopaths are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council. Counsellors named here are BACP-registered where stated. Always check with your GP or insurer if you are unsure whether a treatment is appropriate for you.
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