Lead by Bryn, focussing on self-management. After a brief recap of the previous sessions, the first half focused on goal-setting and how having an aim to work towards is a great motivation. Self management of physical activity recommendations Aerobic Strength Balance Flexibility Setting goals Assessments See where you are Motivation Tracking / monitor Be specific –…
Session 2 of the Neuromuscular centre course was with Paul, the clinical lead physio from the centre. In Paul’s session, he discussed the benefits of exercise being: Improved cardiovascular and muscular fitness, but stressed the importance of speaking to your Dr. especially if you have any health – issues -heart/lung issues before engaging in any new exercise regime or changing…
Another course I’ve been doing is the Seeing Sound project – a collaboration between the brain charity’s aphasia group and the British library. Aphasia is when your brain messages don’t reach your vocal chords/speech muscles,have trouble recalling words. It most commonly occurs after a stroke but some neurological conditions, like mitochondrial disease, can be affected…
I began this not knowing what to expect, but was intrigued to learn. The first session saw Bryn, a physiotherapist from the NMC, explaining how the body reacts internally depending on the level of intensity of the physical activity. He told us how exercise, e.g participating in an organised (zoom) class can be more beneficial…