National Walking Month
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Walking – many of us take it fore granted in that it’s a simple thing we have been doing every day of our lives from the time we were a toddler.
However, as we get older, we can find that we are actually walking less, especially in our older years. If we experience health issues that affects our ability to walk such as joint pain, it can make us less inclined to try and build back our ability to just go for a walk.
Walking is a simple, free, and effective, low-impact exercise that offers extensive physical and mental health benefits. A brisk 10 to 30-minute daily walk can improve heart health, aid in weight management, strengthen muscles and bones, boost mood, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and stroke.
By looking after our bodies earlier in life, we can ensure that we can be walking in our 80’s and 90’s. So this May, why not join in and start putting some steps in? If you do have mobility issues, seek the advice and support from a medical professional such as a physiotherapist like our first class team at St Luke’s Hospital. In fact, they have recently bought a new treadmill so that our patients and residents can start some gentle walking under the care of a clinician.
If this sounds good but you need help, you can book an out-patient appointment with the Physiotherapy Team at St Luke’s Hospital. Visit our Contact Us page for information on how to get in touch.
