Are you experiencing difficulty in moving around as you used to?
Are you worried that you no longer move as easily as you used to?
Mobility is an integral part of human life, as it enables you to do basic things like walk your kids to school or going out with friends or bathing; so losing it can be a huge loss to someone who has been independent for many years.
The thought of losing mobility as you age is also scary to some people.
We’ve spoken to hundreds of patients who have experienced poor mobility and have been told by their doctor that it’s just part of getting old, but even they will tell you it can get better.
The good news is that it’s not all doom and gloom!
In this blog we explore 6 exercises you can do to improve your mobility and even maintain it.
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Why is it Important to Improve Your Mobility?
Mobility is simply described as the way we get around and move, like walking, or the level of movement in your arms for example.
This is an integral part of people’s lives and enables them to look after themselves.
For people with poor mobility and stiff joints, it can be a challenge to carry out basic self-care tasks such as bathing or dressing.
To retain your independence in later life, you should maintain and improve your mobility, and the best way to do this is through exercise.
6 Types of Exercise to Improve Your Mobility
The following types of exercise are low impact exercises that can be useful to anyone who is already experiencing some limited movement or is looking to improve their range of movement.
Swimming
Swimming is an extremely popular way to keep fit.
And it has some fantastic advantages too!
Water gives you a weightless feel when you’re in it. This weightlessness means exercising in water doesn’t put strain on your joints compared to land-based sports like jogging.
It’s an ideal way for people like you who suffer from aching or stiff joints to gain movements they never thought possible without experiencing pain during and after they’ve finished their activity.
We often see footballers in our clinics with knee injuries and sore joints.
Whilst recovering from their injuries you can go swimming to reduce impact on your sore spots, and even end up carrying it on after the injury is resolved.
Aqua Aerobics
Aqua aerobics classes may seem daunting to a newcomer. But it’s a huge amount of fun!
In addition to helping you burn calories, aqua aerobics is great at making you more flexible and improving the range of movement in your arms and legs.
As if the benefits couldn’t get any better, aqua aerobics will hugely benefit your posture, muscle tone and even your balance.
It looks like it’s time to book in for the next class!
Walking
Putting into consideration time, season and weather, getting out for a walk is certainly an easy way to improve your mobility.
For people over the age of 60, increasing the amount you walk is good for maintaining and improving your mobility.
Did you know that just 1 hour of walking a week can improve your mobility as you age?
It can also help increase the muscle strength in your lower body, which means you also have a lower risk of experiencing a fall.
If you’re going to try and get out for some extra walking after reading this, make sure to wrap up warm!
Pilates
Pilates is a fantastic way to improve your mobility and the range of motion in your joints for anyone, but it is especially effective in older people.
Pilates focuses on dynamic movements rather than static stretches.
This style of movement encourages your body to stretch and be flexible as well as building up tone from repeated movement.
If the thought of a Pilates class fills you with dread, worry not!
You can even do Pilates from the comfort of your own home. If you’re technology savvy and have access to YouTube, there are hundreds of Pilates workouts that start at beginner all the way to expert. It’s a good way to go if you’re a little nervous about joining a class or you want to see the level you’re currently at.
Dance
This option is as much fun as it is fantastic at improving your mobility!
Going along to a dance class is a great way to stay mobile while also building up your general fitness and making new friends.
There are so many dance styles to choose from that offer you the best chance of increasing mobility, but these are some we’ve picked out!
- Jazz
- Salsa
- Tap
- Ballroom
Another advantage of attending a dance class is that you can start from beginner and learn a new skill as well as getting fitter and improving your mobility.
And if you don’t want to go to the class on your own, remember, it takes two to tango!
Exercise Classes
Most gyms, community centres or leisure centres will offer exercise classes with varying themes from aerobics to chair exercises.
A class that could be useful if you want to improve your mobility are ‘body pump’ classes.
These classes teach very light weightlifting designed to build up muscle tone slowly and gently whilst increasing the range of movement you get with your arms.
This type of class can also help to improve your balance, coordination and lowers your risk of experiencing a fall.
Not only are exercise classes a fantastic opportunity to exercise, they also enable you to explore new hobbies that you haven’t thought about doing before.
You can also make new friends, and maintaining your independence into your old age.
How Can Physiotherapy Improve Your Mobility?
Have you noticed your mobility and range of movement getting worse?
As we get older it’s a well-known fact that we become stiffer and experience aches and pains from time to time.
Although your doctor may tell you this is just a part of getting old, we believe it doesn’t have to be.
Now we are offering you a chance to consult an expert advice concerning your worries FOR FREE.
Here are a few things you will learn in your free discovery visit;
- What is the underlying cause of your mobility challenge? (Peculiar to you)
- How long will it take to treat the problem
- What to do to ease the challenge
- What other drug-free methods are there to speed up recovery alongside the natural treatment
This FREE assessment sessions are great for anyone with mobility concerns or challenges
It gives you the opportunity to ask questions and ensures that we are the right fit for you.
There are FIVE slots available for a free discovery visit…..
Secure your FREE spot now. Click here to complete our inquiry form or call 07026750637/08083654963
P.S. Do you know someone with mobility challenge? We are here to help them live a pain-free life too.
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