These resources, recommended by our Physiotherapist Emma Overson, are focused on balance, stretching and flexibility exercises. They are particularly useful for those people over 60 or who have balance and movement problems; people who are seated at work most of the day and people with osteoporosis.

  • The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) has produced a very helpful strength and balance exercise leaflet called Get Up and Go. (Clicking the image link below will download the PDF document):

6 Exercises for Strength and Balance PDF

  • Do you sit at a desk all day exercises (PDF)The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) has produced a useful leaflet of exercises aimed at people who work in a desk-based environment.

These exercises can be done at or near your desk to help to introduce more movement into your day. (Clicking the image link will download the PDF document):

  • The Royal Osteoporosis Society has some excellent written and video resources about exercise and osteoporosis:

theros.org.uk/information-and-support/living-with-osteoporosis/exercise-and-physical-activity-for-osteoporosis

  • The NHS has some easy to follow written resources for balance and flexibility exercises:

Balance exercises:
www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/balance-exercises/

Flexibility exercises:
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/flexibility-exercises/