The Core

The Core

What is “The Core”? The core has for a long time been a focus in the fitness world and has been seen as a remedy for injury. There are many different definitions out there.   In a physiotherapy context, we define the core as a group of muscles. There is the...
Strength Training As You Get Older

Strength Training As You Get Older

Declining strength is a common problem in older people. This is because muscle strength is driven by the stimulus we provide to that particular muscle. In other words, we “use it or lose it” Lifestyle changes can mean we have reduced activity as we get older. Further,...