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Your Life, Your Health, Your Wellbeing
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Comment by David Francis,
Physioworks Director, Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist & Senior Physio at Collingwood FC.
I was in the gym early last Saturday morning. During my workout I observed an older lady lifting bar bells. She was in great shape and had excellent lifting technique.
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She told me that she was “only” 82 years old, worked out 2-3 times a week, and felt great. She had been diagnosed with Osteoporosis and thought “Well I’d better do something to try to stay active and well”. She had encouraged some of her “younger” friends to join her to stay fit, but all had declined –“…it was all a bit hard for them”
There comes a time when we all reach an age or a point in life when we must start to really look after ourselves. We all need to make an individual decision to be active, to stay fit to ensure that we feel better about ourselves, which in turn leads to a happier individual.
Everyday at Physioworks Health Group we treat people for a range of injuries and conditions. But what myself and my team are really passionate about is assisting to enhance an understanding of Health Prevention. Why? We want individuals to understand the important role that being fit and active plays in the prevention of conditions, including obesity, diabetes and mental health issues.
At Physioworks we believe that “Everyone is an athlete we just have different events”.
So what are your different events - work, family, sport or general life activities? Are you at your physical and mental best for “your event”? When you close your eyes at night, how are you feeling about yourself and your wellbeing? Be Honest. Where are you at? Are you looking after yourself?
So I ask you this question: Is it time to DO SOMETHING?
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