Older Runners

Can you run after a knee replacement?

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...

Is it safe for postmenopausal women to start running?

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

How the menopause can predispose you to gluteal tendinopathy

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

Strength training tips for older runners

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,...

Exercises to improve hip flexibility if you have osteoarthritis

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

3 Tips for Runners with Hip Osteoarthritis

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...

Eight tips for running with arthritis in your knees

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

How the menopause affects a runner’s body

During the different stages of the menopause women experience a dramatic drop in oestrogen levels. Oestrogen has been shown to play an...

Exercise to prevent and/or improve osteoporosis

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...

How to run strong and injury free as you get older

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...

Body Hack #4: Tendon Pain

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...

Body Hack #2: Recipe for strong bones

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...

Body Hack #1: How to look after your joints

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...

How to combat the effect ageing has on our muscles

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...

What is the best strength exercise for knee pain?

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...

3 Steps for stronger bones - Learn how exercise helps osteoporosis

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

What is the best exercise for arthritis?

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...

What exercise is best for diabetes?

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 extra...

This FREE mobile app may be the answer to your urinary incontinence woes!

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

Why do older athletes lose muscle strength? - Strategies to help maintain muscle strength

A common complaint from my more competitive patients, who find themselves at the less desirable side of 50, is that they have to train...