How to reduce your risk of stroke & tips on post-stroke recovery
What is a stroke? A stroke occurs when a blood vessel supplying blood to the brain either suddenly becomes blocked (ischaemic stroke) or ruptures and begins to bleed (haemorrhagic stroke). Either of these may result in part of the brain dying, leading to sudden impairment and/or paralysis that can affect a number of functions; including […]
How exercise can assist with managing the unique symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition that can affect anyone. The disease affects the control of body movements and occurs when the neurons (nerve cells) that normally produce dopamine in the brain gradually die. Dopamine is the ‘feel good’ hormone; responsible for allowing you to feel pleasure, satisfaction, and motivation. […]
Fall Prevention – Reduce Your Risk With These Evidence-based Exercise Tips
What is a ‘fall’? A fall is defined as an event that results in a person coming to rest inadvertently (aka. “falling over”) on the ground or floor. According to the World Health Organisation, Falls are the second leading cause of accidental or unintentional injury deaths worldwide! Falls are a major health issue within the […]
Stop overconsuming salt with these simple tips
What is salt and why do we need it? Table salt is primarily made up of two minerals, sodium and chloride, both of which are essential for our body to function: Sodium plays a role in fluid balance in the body as well as helping to facilitate muscle contractions and nerve impulses. Chloride is also […]
Meet Club Active Physiotherapist Lisa Gilkes
Club Active is an over 50s health and fitness centre with an in-house allied health clinic offering professional services from dietitians, physiotherapists, and exercise physiologists. We spoke with our Physiotherapist Lisa Gilkes, about her journey to creating Aqua-Moves Physiotherapy, a dedicated hydrotherapy service. Why did you become a physiotherapist? My father was a radiographer and I worked as […]
How to manage your blood pressure with exercise and reduce the risk of hypertension
Understanding Blood Pressure Blood pressure refers to the pressure in the large arteries when the main pumping chamber of the heart, the left ventricle, is at maximal contraction (systole) and relaxation (diastole). Blood pressure is usually presented as two numbers: the higher systolic blood pressure and the lower diastolic blood presure. The two pressures are […]
How exercise can reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation
The World Health Organisation defines mental health as a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. When mental health conditions occur an individual may […]
