Loneliness is the story of far too many older people. It's crippling, can be life-limiting and it's time to change this. And we can. Together. This moving film, 'Please Answer', was written, directed (and has a cameo by) @will_dolan_ #last1000days #loneliness

Roses are red, Violets are blue, I've exercised today Hope you have too? Lots of fun choices Available for all So ask your professional And #BeActive more! #ValentinesDay2022

The end of a fantastic 6 weeks with these fabulous ladies who took part in Be Active with Arthritis program in Rathdowney community centre. Well done to everyone who participate 👏🏼 🏋🏽‍♀️🚶🏻‍♀️🏃‍♀️ Arthritis Ireland

Another great FREE webinar, for members, on Nutrition Interventions in Sarcopenia and Frailty from ⁦British Geriatrics Society⁩! So import to consider nutrition amongst your #EDDM #EATDrinkDressMove principles to prevent deconditioning 👀⁦⁩ 👇🏼 bgs.org.uk/events/2024-nu…

Access to rehab must be considered as important as access to medicine. Medicine treats a condition. Rehabilitation treats a PERSON & their individual needs to live well for longer. As the old saying goes...“if a doctor saves lives, therapists make it worth living” #RightToRehab

Sarcopenia: age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass & function👇🏼 >reduced regenerative capacity >imbalance in protein turnover >alteration of muscle’s fat composition >increased reactive oxygen species >mitochondrial dysfunction >increased inflammation link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Great recommendations for patients on how to manage Achilles tendon pain by JOSPT Community 🦶 Interested in learning more? Clinical practice guideline on the management of Achilles tendon pain 👇 jospt.org/doi/epdf/10.25… Infographic 👇 jospt.org/doi/epdf/10.25…

Summary of the NICE clinical practice guidelines on the diagnosis and management of osteoarthritis (OA) 📋 ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ Here is the link to the infographic, as well as and a more detailed summary of guidelines recommendations 👇 bmj.com/content/380/bm…

Thankyou so much everyone who welcomed us in Dublin, it was so fun 🩷

Sometimes tight = tired It's important to recognise when a runner's perceived muscle tightness is actually the result of fatigue so we can focus on recovery

As someone who has previously experienced chronic lower back pain, I understand the frustration that can come with persistent pain. That is why it was SO important to me that the latest episode of my podcast has a core message of optimism, empowerment and hope. By

Congratulations all on a great piece of published work 👏 Alice Freer Dr Felicity Williams Clare Hassan UHB Therapy Services

💥 "Every move counts could save millions of lives—but why is it still missing from medical school curricula?" 💥 In our latest British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) editorial, we explore how the #VANGUARD project is reshaping healthcare education to fight noncommunicable diseases. 🩺📚 This change is long

5 top tips for managing flare ups #PersistentPain #Pain #PainFlareUp #PainManagement #RunningInjury #RunningRepairs

3 key ways to strengthen the hamstrings 🏋🏻‍♀️

Some great examples here for off-season conditioning

Join INSPIRE for an insightful webinar with Professor Nick Hart exploring health tech strategies for advanced COPD & the future of respiratory research. 📅 Wednesday 2 April, 7-8pm brit-thoracic.uk/RESPApril #COPD #Webinar #INSPIRE Asthma + Lung UK Research

If an older adult can only just stand up from a chair 5 times in a row? Then every time they stand up they're working at an intensity equivalent of you doing a heavy squat at 85-90% of your 1RM several times every single day 👉 Strength training is the key to independence

Whether you’ve tried quit smoking before or this is your first attempt, today is a day to commit to becoming smoke-free & reaching out for support. Register now for a call back from a local Stop Smoking Advisor in Longford/Westmeath #NationalNoSmokingDay shorturl.at/dzRA8