What do we mean when we talk about “Active Ageing“? Or how staying active as you get older can be a really good thing for you and your body? NK Active Podiatrist Charlie, shared this blog in our latest clinic newsletter and it highlights some important factors around ageing and staying active as you get […]
What is metatarsalgia?
In our last enewsletter, NK Active Podiatrist, Charlotte (Charlie) and our Exercise and Rehabilitation Instructor, Natalie wrote about metatarsalgia; what it is, some possible reasons for why this pain has developed in the forefoot are; as well some strengthening exercises used in the rehabilitation process. What is metatarsalgia? Metatarsalgia is an umbrella term used to […]
Cycling and the benefits of strength training.
Since the beginning of lockdown and after certain restrictions have been lifted, a lot of us have increased our activity levels and taken up new sports. NK Active’s Exercise and Rehabilitation Instructor, Natalie Green tells us that one sport that has skyrocketed over the last few months has been cycling. This is great as cycling […]
Hypermobility, more strength, elevated confidence
Hello and welcome to 2020, we are kickstarting our blog section again. First up is one of our Podiatrists Dr Charlotte Dando, chatting about hypermobility and exercise. This is a topic close to Charlotte’s heart as she has hypermobility and uses strength training to help keep herself active. What is hypermobility Hypermobility is where the […]