Category: General

Now the weather is warming up and that big shiny yellow orb (sun) is back it's time to rediscover the joy of riding outdoors. As you get your road bike back out of the garage may be it's time for a bike fit to optimise your position. You may prioritise comfort for long rides into the countryside, may be your focus is power production or aero position. The bike fit is tailored to meet your requirements and style of riding. Why not get in touch with Gill on 07944 566606 and have a chat or email [email protected] to find out more and book your bike fit.

Confused as to which saddle to buy? Always feel uncomfortable after a day in the saddle? Don't want to ask those embarrassing questions? Want to cycle more miles without pain? Come along to Bums on Seats at Chevin Cycles Otley on 9th April 7pm and ask Positive Pedalling's Gill Arnett all about it. A professional physiotherapist and bike fitter I will talk about posture on a bike and hacks that you can try before spending ££s on new saddles that may not work.   For more details contact Sarah at [email protected] 07876345872 http://sarahsyorkshirebikerides.com

When I started out in Physiotherapy, I thought that it was all about the physical treatment of patients. As an undergraduate I did an assignment on the Black Report – about socioeconomic status and health and how they seem to correlate; those who are better off generally have better health. I therefore had an understanding that there are inequalities in health but didn’t relate it directly to physiotherapy practice. I thought it was the role of managers and policy makers to influence public health. The more I have practiced the more I realise that inequalities exist in all areas of health care and that, as physiotherapists, we have a duty to treat all people equitably and this does not mean that everyone is treated the same. It means they all…

Have you ever stopped to think about how often you use your car for short journeys? Maybe to get to a place of work, collect shopping, transport the children to/from activities or school. Do you know anyone with a lung condition? Maybe asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis, cancer etc. Do you know what the air quality is like near your home/place of work?   Have you ever stopped to think about the links between unhealthy lifestyles, including lack of exercise and the impact of human behaviour on our planet?   COP26 in Glasgow last year was designed to bring countries together to work towards a better, more healthy, future for our planet and for us. A group of health professionals cycled from London to Glasgow to highlight the link between healthy lifestyle…

Around 50% of the 11,000 people in England who have a stroke each year needs ongoing care and support with their daily lives afterwards. Balance problems, in particular, are common. Rehabilitation aims to help people regain function and independence. It is often thought that after a stroke the greatest potential for recovery and improvement is within the first few months. It was interesting to read a high quality review recently which challenges this and shows that task specific exercise therapy can improve balance long after the original stroke. Good balance is essential for efficient walking and many activities of daily living, and these help to live a more independent life. Stroke survivors often experience decreased confidence and quality of life after leaving hospital. Good balance is likely to reduce falls…