Why is exercise important?
Dr David Baines, Lead Physician at Bupa, explains the various physical and mental benefits of exercise.
10 morning stretches to help you start your day
Regular stretching can help increase flexibility and reduce pain. Here, Bupa Physiotherapist Emma Mitchell shares 10 simple morning stretches you can try at home.
Knee strengthening exercises
How can we look after our knees? Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mr Gareth Stables, describes different types of exercises that can help to strengthen them and provides advice on looking after a knee injury.
Does exercise affect your risk of cancer?
Did you know that exercise can lower your risk of cancer? It can also help make cancer treatment easier, plus reduce the chances of cancer coming back. Oncology Clinical Case Manager, Rahima Begum, explains all.
Seven inclusive sport activities
Would you like to know more about disability-friendly sport? Here, we list seven accessible sports, and discuss the health benefits of being active.
What are the benefits of physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy can help you move more easily, build strength and reduce pain. Read more about the benefits of physical therapy and why you might see a physiotherapist
[Podcast] Heel pain and running
Hear about how to prevent and manage heel pain after running, in this latest episode of the Bupa physiotherapy podcast, Joint Approach.
[Video] Running: warm up and cool down exercises
Bupa Physiotherapist, Anika Kainth, shares a running warm up and cool down video routine to help you get the most out of your runs.
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