In this blog we will be offering some advice and exercises you can do to stay active at home.

Did you know: “starting at 30 years old, our muscles lose 8% of strength every decade, so by the age of 80 years old there is potential to lose up to 40% of our muscle strength?” (CSP – Chartered Society of Physiotherapists).

The only thing to keep our muscles strong is exercise. It is the only thing we can do to reduce the risk of falls too.

Here is a testimonial from one of our patients:

I had a severe back and hip issue that prevented me from walking and at one point I was in a wheelchair as the symptoms were so severe. Thankfully, I visited Physio-logical and after just 2 treatments was up and about and walking – I cannot recommend Natalie enough and would absolutely recommend her. Thanks Natalie, Mrs. D

By improving balance and strength, Physiotherapy can help increase the individual’s confidence encouraging them to move around more independently.

We are happy to talk with you, family members, daughters, sons, care homes, carers so please get in touch.

Below are some self help exercises to keep you mobile, improve your balance, and strength to reduce muscle wasting and the risk of falling.

Please be aware of your body and take advice from a health care professional before exercising or send an email to (enquiries@physio-logical.net) for advice and guidance. 

 

Exercises to keep you strong, mobile, improve your balance and reduce the risk of falls.

Heel Raises

Stand and balance on both feet. (you can use a chair for stability) Rise up on your toes, hold for 3 seconds and then lower yourself down. Repeat 10 times every day

 

Toe Raise

Stand and balance on both feet. (you can use a chair for stability) Rock back onto your heels so that your toes come off the ground. Hold this position for 3 seconds Repeat 10 times every day

 

Single Leg Balance

Stand with or without any support from a chair and attempt to balance on one leg. Hold the single leg position for 10 seconds. Repeat 10 times every day

 

Heel to Toe Walking

Stand next to a side board Place one hand on the side board Walk with one foot in front of the other so your feet are in a line Do 10 steps Turn around and repeat the 10 steps in the other direction

 

Sit to Stand

Cross your arms Sit to stand and repeat If you need too you can place your hands on the chair for extra support Repeat 10 times every day

 

Wall Push Up

Place your hands shoulder width apart on the wall Have your feet back from the wall Slowly lower your body towards the wall then push back up by straightening your arms To progress move your feet further away from the wall Repeat 10 times every day

 

We can help you improve your strength, balance and mobility today! You can book a video/telephone consultation with us by calling 07835 712306, email enquiries@physio-logical.net, or book online https://physio-logical.net/contact-us/ 

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