Stay active in later life

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As you get older, your muscles and joints can become stiffer. This is due to the ageing process, wear and tear, and not using your muscles as much as before. The great thing is, however, that muscles can be retrained at any age – even in people aged over 100. So with a little help and guidance from Blue Koala Physiotherapy, you can help to retain your mobility and independence. 

Manual therapy for stiff muscles and joints

Stiffness in your muscles and joints can be relieved to a great extent by manual therapy, soft tissue massage and/or acupuncture. When combined with movement therapy and strengthening exercises, you can soon enjoy a future where you move fluidly, easily and with less pain.

Learn to move with confidence

If you have a fear of falling, physiotherapy can help. Strength and balance exercises are proven to help improve your balance and flexibility, general fitness and mobility. During your physio appointment your needs will be assessed, you'll receive hands on manual therapy plus a programme of bespoke exercises to do at home.  For a 1:1 session to get you moving again please book on 07702 838 039. If you requre a home visit, please let Cathy know.

Helping in osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is loss of bone density, which can lead to bones becoming easy to fracture. Physiotherapy can make a significant, positive difference if you suffer from osteoporosis. Strengthening exercises of both the lower and upper limbs have been shown to have a good effect in those with early osteoporosis and osteopaenia (slight loss of bone mineral density). Many people with osteoporosis are afraid of falling, and the consequences this may have. But strengthening the muscles in your legs can significantly help maintain your mobility, fitness and independence.

Call 07702 838 039 for a 1:1 physio appointment. 

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Post operative treatment

If you've had a joint operation - such as knee, hip or shoulder surgery - physiotherapy can assist your recovery by getting you moving more quickly. This will help you regain your previous level of function sooner, and could even help improve your previous function. 

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With many years of personal Clinical Pilates experience - having integrated it into her own rehab and exercise routine - Cathy can help you get your balance back. Bespoke individual Pilates and small group classes available. 

Are you a runner or cyclist who is injured? Or keen to get into or return to sport? Cathy has decades of experience assisting people into or rehabilitating them back to all sorts of exercise - and could help you, too.

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