We all do it, but are we doing it right? Breathing is controlled by the autonomic nervous system in the brain, which means we don’t need to think about it for it to happen. However, we can override this and take conscious control over our breathing, and sometimes this can be for the better or … Read more
Although this may sound like a groovy 80’s dance move, in this blog post we’re going to be discussing how we pace ourselves in day to day life (however suggestions for dance moves are always welcome). We all have good days where we feel we have more energy and are able to do more, and … Read more
By Lydia Scott What can I do to prevent a fall? Stay active As we get older, our strength and balance reduces this can lead to falls. Speak to a physiotherapist for exercises designed to reduce your chances of a fall by improving muscle strength, coordination, and balance Eat well Try and make sure you’re … Read more
By Andy Caldow What is fatigue? Fatigue refers to mental or physical exhaustion that stops a person from being able to function normally. It is more than simply feeling tired or drowsy. Fatigue is caused by prolonged periods of physical and/or mental exertion without enough time to rest and recover. Fatigue is generally caused by: … Read more
By Andy Caldow What is Mobility? Whether you have already started rehabilitation or waiting to see us, starting a new activity places new demands on your body, especially if your activity levels have been reduced. Regardless of what your goals increasing the amount and quality of movement your body is capable of is one of … Read more
By Lucy Halsall Parkinson’s Disease Specialist Physiotherapist @Simpson Physiotherapy When practicing PD Warrior exercises, a lot of people will ask how they can transfer this to their every day life, the main one being with their walking. With Parkinson’s disease, the “amplitude†of movements is affected, so steps when walking can become shorter, more shuffled, … Read more
At the best of times, the concept of bone density can be a little overwhelming. For the majority of people out there, bone density and its importance is a foreign concept made visible only when issues in the form of broken bones, ailments, or pain arise. The thing is, though, when it comes to osteoporosis, … Read more
The last few months have really been life changing: from increased time with close family, to frequent frozen pizzas and Netflix binges. We’ve all witnessed the world around us changing at an alarming pace and, if we’re brutally honest, most of us have been doing so from the comfort of our sofas. No blame, just … Read more
This is a question I get asked quite often. Most people know that a physiotherapist is able to help rehabilitate sporting injuries, sore backs, sore knees, and so on. What many people don’t necessarily know is that some physiotherapists, like us here at Simpson Physiotherapy, specialise in helping people who have a condition affecting the … Read more
Hello again everyone and thank you for taking the time to read this post. Today I wanted to write about something that is very often overlooked when it comes to living an independent and active life, and that is your Mindset. Many people who have fallen and are worried about falls won’t typically tell me … Read more
