The physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines released by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2020 are a major step forward in helping people to maintain their physical health and well-being. The guidelines provide clear recommendations on how much physical activity is needed for different age groups, as well as advice on reducing time spent sitting down. They have been developed by an expert panel of physiotherapists, public health experts and scientists, and will be of use to everyone from individual exercisers to national governments.

“A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book.” — Irish Proverb
 
Most people know that sleep is important for overall health, but many don’t realise that it’s also crucial for injury management and healing. When you sleep, your body goes into repair mode and produces more collagen, which helps to heal wounds and reduce inflammation. Getting enough sleep can also help prevent future injuries by reducing fatigue and boosting immunity.

So how do you maximise the sleep you get?

by Daniel Heazlewood-Ross
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In 2020 I had shoulder surgery. If we are going to be specific it was a R) shoulder Bankart repair and stabilisation. Now this isn’t something I went into lightly, as a physiotherapist I threw every rehabilitation approach I could at my shoulder to try and manage it without needing surgery. Unfortunately for me it didn’t yield the results I was after and once I felt I had exhausted all of the conservative approaches I opted for surgical management.
 
I’m choosing to see the silver lining in this experience and use it as a learning tool to be a better clinician. I have rehabilitated many clients following this exact surgery so I was quite familiar with the timelines and what to expect. All of that knowledge and experience prepared me but it was quite challenging being on the other side of the rehab process. Please read on for a few reflections on my experience and hopefully it will help you on your rehabilitation journey.