Coastal Physiotherapy

31/07/2026

Exercise of the Month - Seated Hip Abduction
A gentle, low-impact exercise designed to strengthen the gluteal muscles.
Action: While seated and using a resistance band, slowly move one leg out to the side.
If you are unsure whether this exercise is right for you, please ask your friendly physio.

28/07/2026

Exercise and the Immune System.
Exercise supports immune function and may reduce inflammation, but its benefits are primarily preventive rather than curative. Here is a good read to find out more.

Your bed is warm and it’s cold outside. Besides, you have a tickle in your throat. Should you go for that run?

24/07/2026

Exercise of the Week - Banded Hip Adduction
A simple exercise for strengthening the inner thigh muscles.
Action: Secure a resistance band and draw your leg inward toward, or slightly across, your body.
If you are unsure whether this exercise is right for you, please ask your friendly physio.

21/07/2026

Running vs. Cycling
Running and cycling are both effective aerobic exercises that offer many health benefits. So, which one is the better choice? Read on to learn more.

17/07/2026

Exercise of the Week: Knee Fallouts
A gentle exercise to help strengthen your hips and support your lower back.
Action: Tighten your lower abdominal muscles. Let one knee slowly fall out to the side, bring it back, then swap sides.
If you are unsure whether this exercise is right for you, please ask your friendly physio.

14/07/2026

Muscular Endurance
Muscular endurance is the ability of muscles to sustain repeated activity over time. Improving it supports overall health and fitness. Here is a good read to find out more.

Muscular endurance means how long muscles can sustain exercise. Learn the benefits of increased muscular endurance and the best exercises to improve it here.

10/07/2026

Exercise of the Week: Oysters 🦵
A simple exercise to help strengthen your hip muscles.
Action: With your knees and hips bent and your feet together, slowly lift your top knee and both feet up.
If you are unsure whether this exercise is right for you, please ask your friendly physio.

07/07/2026

Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Exercise
AI can support exercise program development, but current research indicates it remains limited compared with human expertise. Here is a good read to find out more.

It’s easy to see why many use AI for their exercise programs: it’s fast, cheap and readily available. But there can be downsides.

02/07/2026

Treadmill vs Outside Running
Outdoor running can be more challenging than treadmill running because of terrain, weather, and other factors. But does it really make a difference? Here is a good read to find out more.

For some people, running inside is mentally harder. Here’s what you can do to make a treadmill more like running outside.

26/06/2026

Exercise of the Week: Arabesque
A simple yet challenging exercise designed to improve your balance and ankle strength.
If you are unsure whether this exercise is right for you, please ask your friendly physio 😀