Your health and wellbeing

The most important person in managing your health and wellbeing is you! Physiotherapists are committed to helping people of all ages and abilities live active and healthy lives. There are many lifestyle choices that affect your health and wellbeing and this page will help you make informed choices.

Physical activity

As Physiotherapists we are enthusiastic about taking part in regular physical activity and exercise.

Physical activity has many recognised mental and physical health benefits, including managing stress, weight loss and lowering your risk of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and musculoskeletal pains.

For adults the national guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise per week or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity exercise.

The useful video below explains why it is important to be active.

23 and 1/2 Hours Video

https://youtu.be/aUaInS6HIGo?t=181

How much should I do?

This diagram illustrates the optimum mix of physical activity for adults and older adults. Note that there is a larger version available by clicking the link below.

Physical activity in adults and older adults larger diagram

Keeping active and healthy

Have a look at the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) Keeping Active and healthy resource pages. There are useful guides for keeping active whether that is at home, at work or as you get older.

Arthritis, chronic pain diabetes, stroke and cancer

If you have a condition or disease such as arthritis, chronic pain, diabetes, stroke, cancer or other Long Term Condition (LTC)

Information from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) relating to long term conditions and how being active can be beneficial to their management can be found in the link below

Conditions | The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Information and advice from keeping active and Health at home, work, with your children or as you age. Click on the link below for more information.

Keeping active and healthy | The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Stronger My Way – delivers physio approved, reliable advice to help you maintain and improve your strength and let you do the things that matter the most. Click on the link below for more information.

I want to feel stronger | The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

The link below can give you guidance on some common conditions and how to manage them through exercise

Rehabilitation exercises | The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

How can I exercise more?

If you are interested in engaging in more physical activity, an excellent way to do this is with Fife Sports and Leisure Trust. Please see our links below for further information about online resources, facilities and activities in your local area.