Running an ultramarathon in your 50s
What is it like taking on an ultramarathon in your 50s, compared to say your 30s? Dr Mike Burdon, who can now answer that question, reflects on his experience of training for and competing in an ultramarathon earlier this year.
Why Prehab (Preventive Rehabilitation) is Important
A Prehab programme is a series of exercises designed around you. These exercises help to avoid injury and pain, whether you are an Olympian, a weekend warrior, or preparing for surgery.
Sleep is a Legal Performance Enhancing Drug
“If sleep was a tablet, all doctors would prescribe it.” See why our Physiotherapists advise sleep as part of their rehabilitation programmes.
Concussion and Other Head Injuries in Winter Sports
What does the road to recovery look like after sustaining a head injury? Does wearing a helmet protect you from the risk of concussion? Consultant Dan Brooke answers these questions and more in our new blog for National Winter Sport Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness Month.
Can A Vegan Diet Help You Lose Weight?
Whether you’re taking part in Veganuary this year or not, it’s clear that plant based diets are becoming more popular. So why are people stepping away from their meat-heavy diet? Dietician Linia Patel explores the truth behind one popular reason, weight-loss.
Dry January, is it Really Worth It?
Many who take part in dry January probably do so for their health and wellbeing, but what are the true benefits of dry January if we go right back to square one on 1st February? Consistency is key for solidifying many good habits and that is as true here as ever before.
Combatting Covid-Inactivity: Prioritising Exercise for Health
If being at home more has caused us to be less active, how can we increase it whilst spending most of our time in this space? In this blog we explain both the impact of inactivity and ways to tackle it so you can live a healthy, active life.
How to Balance Pain and Exercise
The fact of the matter is pain is a part of life; for some it is short lived, and for others pain becomes a full time experience. But that shouldn’t mean that exercise and looking after yourself in this way is off the table. Physiotherapist Jordan Smitham discusses.