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  1. The dangers of sitting: why sitting is the new smoking

    The less sitting or lying down you do during the day, the better your chances for living a healthy life.

  2. Neck pain

    Treatments like physiotherapy, osteopathy or remedial massage can generally help neck and shoulder pain.

  3. Back pain in children

    Children with back pain may grow into adults with chronic bad backs, so it is important to encourage sensible back care.

  4. Helping a child with a disability with everyday activities

    If you have a child with a disability you can help improve their communication and movement by encouraging them to take part in daily activities.

  5. Obesity

    Overweight and obesity are essentially preventable diseases.

  6. Older people in hospital - Staying active

    Older people need to stay active during a hospital stay. This includes changing position in bed, getting out of bed and walking around.

  7. Back pain – disc problems

    Most disc problems resolve without specific treatment.

  8. Older people in hospital - Skin care and preventing pressure sores

    Skin thins with age and can become very weak. Older people in hospital can be vulnerable to skin tears and pressure injuries. Skin care is important.

  9. Posture

    Bad habits such as slouching and inactivity cause muscle fatigue and tension that ultimately lead to poor posture.

  10. Too busy to get moving? Tips for fitting physical activity into your day

    Fitting physical activity into your day can be challenging. Here are our tips and tricks for making physical activity part of your every day.

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