Older Athletes

We are often asked about running after a knee replacement. People are mostly concerned about two things: “Will I be able to run after a...

It is possible to start running safely after the menopause. Follow these 5 tips to get the benefits of running through and after menopause.

This article explains how the menopause can cause gluteal tendinopathy, how to avoid this during menopause, and what the best treatment is.

I recently received an email from a veteran runner asking me whether age plays a role in how often you should do your strength training,...

Someone recently asked me on Facebook for some exercises that can help with his hip flexibility. He has osteoarthritis in his hip and as...

Have you been told that you have osteoarthritis in your hips but would like to continue running? You’re not alone – there are loads of...

Someone recently asked on Facebook: “Osteoarthritis in the knees and running on the treadmill... any hope of the discomfort and...

How the drop in oestrogen during the menopause can negatively affect a woman’s musculoskeletal system, and what runners can do about it.

You may think that osteoporosis or “brittle bones” is something that just “old” people have to worry about, but what you do when you’re...

It’s very easy to fall into the trap of thinking that losing your running speed and muscle mass as you age is just part of the natural...

THE BODYHACK SERIES: Body Hack 1: How to look after your joints Body Hack 2: Recipe for strong bones Body Hack 3: How to keep your...

THE BODY HACK SERIES: Body Hack 1: How to look after your joints Body Hack 2: Recipe for strong bones (this article) Body Hack 3: How...

THE BODY HACK SERIES: Body Hack 1: How to look after your joints (this article) Body Hack 2: Recipe for strong bones Body Hack 3: How...

I don’t know about you, but I’m steadily becoming more and more paranoid about growing older (maybe it’s the fact that I’m turning 40...

There are a multitude of strengthening exercises that you can do for knee pain, but the leg press machine is by far my favourite exercise...

Bones are normally very strong structures, but in some people they can become weak and easy to break – a condition known as osteoporosis....

Arthritis is one of those dreaded words that most of my patients seem to fear and I’m not quite sure why. Is it that they feel it is a...

Exercise can help control your blood sugar levels and research has found that you can  cure Type 2 diabetes if you lose some of the...

A group of researchers from Sweden has developed a mobile app (Tät) that has been proven to effectively help people who suffer from...

What causes muscle loss as you age, and can anything be done about it?