Here’s our top 5 tips and exercises to help you get back on track following hip replacement surgery. Prehab!Waiting lists for hip replacements can be long, so to make the most of this time it’s a great idea to start some pre-habilitation (prehab) before the operation. You may be limited by your pain levels but …
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Versus Arthritis have launched some fantastic new resources for people who are waiting for or just had orthopaedic surgery, such as a hip, knee or shoulder replacement surgery. Back when I worked as a Physio in the NHS (many years ago now!), we would see everyone who was scheduled to have surgery before their operation …
Exercise in pregnancy is important not only for the mother but also the baby. It is recommended that throughout pregnancy you should aim for 150 mins of moderate- intensity aerobic activity per week. This can be spread out throughout the week. Taking part in physical activity when you are pregnant has many benefits, including: Exercise can …
Pilates is an excellent choice of exercise for people who have osteoarthritis, as it is a gentle, low impact-based exercise.
International Pelvic Pain Awareness Month is a time when various organisations work to raise public awareness of issues in the area of chronic pelvic pain.
Yesterday on BBC Radio 4’s Inside Health programme, there was a great overview of Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP). PGP is an umbrella term used to describe pain felt in the hip, back & pelvic area during pregnancy. It can affect 1 in 5 pregnancies, normally from the second trimester, but can start from very early on …
