NHS Forth ValleyNext PreviousDescription People with hip and knee joint problems routinely look to their GP for advice and direction to health services such as orthopaedics or physiotherapy. Joint problems are very common and Mr Ian McLean, Orthopaedic Surgeon at Forth Valley Royal, likens pain in...
The straight leg raise is an excellent knee replacement exercise for strengthening the quads without having to bend the knee. It also makes getting in and out of bed easier. NB Not appropriate if you have a history of back problems
(b)Keeping your elbows as still as possible, curl one arm up at a time, raising the other as you drop back down. Hold the wide position as you perform 10 curls on each side. When you’re done, stand up and shake it out for 30 secs before dropping back for your next set. ...
https://www.hra.nhs.uk/planning-and-improving-research/best-practice/informing-participants-and-seeking-consent/ 49. Fransen M, McConnell S, Harmer AR, Van der Esch M, Simic M, Bennell KL. Exercise for osteoarthritis of the knee: a Cochrane systematic review. ...
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As the NHS says you should aim for 30 minutes of exercise every day during which you should be able to hold a conversation and not feel lightheaded. If you are healthy and you don't have any complications with your pregnancy you can keep factoring cardio into your workouts. If you're ...
As the NHS says you should aim for 30 minutes of exercise every day during which you should be able to hold a conversation and not feel lightheaded. If you are healthy and you don't have any complications with your pregnancy you can keep factoring cardio into your workouts. If you're ...
‘A lot of women are shocked when I suggest they ought to consider some form of exercise during pregnancy,’ says Dr Anita Mitra, NHS gynaecologist and author of The Gynae Geek. This is especially true of the first trimester, she adds, where expectant mothers fear miscarriage. ‘However, th...
Sprained ankles are injuries sustained due to inappropriate movement of the ankle. Although they are generally regarded as common injuries, they can degenerate into lifelong problems if not adequately treated. Common causes of a sprained ankle include ankle twists during a fall, awkward landing during...