The Importance of
Exercise
Exercising sensibly increases your capacity to be active and
to live a healthy life. An exercise regime appropriate for
your age and physical condition has multiple benefits,
including
Preventing joint stiffness and increasing flexibility
and muscle strength
Enhancing the efficiency of your heart and lungs and
thereby increasing your fitness level
Assisting in weight control
Improving the quality of your sleep
Reducing the risk of falls by improving your balance
Reducing the risk of fractures by preventing
osteoporosis
How Fiveways Physiotherapy can help you:
Your physiotherapist is highly skilled and knowledgeable about
the physical aspects of the human body. A special, individual
exercise program will be developed with you so can enjoy the
introduction of exercise into your life. This will be
monitored and progressed as you improve and change.
A Timely Reminder
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It is important that you are physically assessed before
starting a new exercise regime. This includes an overall check
by your medical practitioner and an assessment by your
physiotherapist.
It is also important to remember that you should follow the
advice of both your doctor and your physiotherapist because:
Incorrect exercise can do more harm than good
The right exercises should be done both correctly and
regularly
You should monitor your progress, noting improvements in
performance
To prevent injury and stiffness you need to warm-up
before exercise and cool-down with stretches afterwards
It is important that your footwear is both appropriate
and comfortable and that your clothing is comfortable
If you can’t whistle or talk while exercising you are
working too hard.