Health Blog

We have recently been joined by Ryan, a physiotherapist who will be working alongside Claire Edwards.

Ryan graduated in 2019 with a Doctor of Physiotherapy Degree from the University of Melbourne in Australia (please take a look at the Practitioners page for more information on Ryan’s qualifications, background and clinic experience)

We asked Ryan to write a few lines introduce himself to the Springbank community …

“Hi, I’m Ryan, a physiotherapist here at Springbank Clinic. I’m excited to help you move better, feel stronger, and get you back to doing activities that are important for you!

Here’s something to consider: everyone knows that resistance training and exercise is good for you, but can you explain WHY? Here’s just a few reasons:

• By optimally loading your muscles with resistance training, your muscles become stronger so you can move more efficiently and reduce injury risk
• By optimally loading with resistance training, your bones become more dense which reduces chance of, and can reverse, bone mineral loss diseases such as osteoporosis
• Regular exercise reduces your blood pressure, linked to reducing risk of death from cardiovascular diseases such asheart attack and stroke
• Regular exercise releases endorphins into your blood which improve your mental health
• Regular exercise has been shown to reduce fatigue and improve sleep
• Regular exercise improves your body fat composition ratio which can reduce joint pain and have an anti-inflammatory effect on your body
• Regular exercise has also been shown to reduce risk of hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes and cancer.

These are just some of the reasons why I often prescribe exercise as part of my treatment plan, and why I encourage my patients (and family!) to continue exercising even when they are free of pain!”

If you would like to book an appointment with Ryan, please call the clinic on 01732 453956 or you can book online from the Home Page of the website.