The Willows Movement & Health, The Potting Shed, The Walled Garden, Noble Tree Road, Hildenborough (2026)

Hello, I’m Caroline. I’m the founder of The Willows Movement and Health. I am passionate about using my skills and expertise to help you keep doing the activities you love and/or recuperate from illness and injury. Movement and touch improves our health and well-being, and I offer a unique combination of movement and manual therapy which is highly personalised to suit your needs.

08/09/2022

I am proud to be trained as a bone health and osteoporosis exercise specialist.

Osteoporosis is a condition where your bones lose strength which makes them more susceptible to breaking. It might therefore feel counterintuitive to increase the amount of exercise you do following a diagnosis because you might feel it is more risky. However, being physically active and exercising regularly is highly beneficial if you have osteoporosis. The key is choosing the right type of exercise, modifying it appropriately if necessary and performing it correctly so as to avoid injury.

Working with me at the Willows we can find an exercise regime that strengthens your bones and the supporting muscles. If you have existing injuries as a result of your bone health I can devise an adapted personal training schedule for you.

There is no reason you shouldn't lead a full and fulfilling life in spite of osteoporosis. Get in touch today to see how we can work together (link in bio).

01/09/2022

A crucial part of the recovery for a hip replacement is incorporating regular, appropriate exercise into your everyday routine. The correct exercises can restore strength and mobility to you hip and help you gradually return to your lifestyle.

Here at the Willows I pride myself in supporting my clients through the whole process of a hip replacement. It has been shown that preoperative physical therapy can improve postoperative outcomes so I highly recommend we start specialist physical therapy before your surgery. After the replacement we can use your surgeon's advice as a starting point for your therapy and work at your pace to return to your normal range of movement including improving mobility, strength, flexibility and reducing pain.

If you have a hip replacement planned, get in touch today via my website to schedule a call and introductory meeting.

30/08/2022

I am not here to make you "feel the burn". Quite the opposite in fact! My completely tailored approach is individual to you and means that we follow your pace and your health needs which I recognise can change week by week.

While we might work at a higher energy pace one week, if an old injury is causing you pain or discomfort the following week we will focus on more targeted movements to minimise pain and avoid further damage.

When we start working together I will take a thorough history with you and work alongside you to establish your health goals. I operate differently to traditional personal trainers because I am a specialist personal trainer with extensive training in health conditions ranging from hypermobility to post viral fatigue. My goal is your ongoing health and wellbeing, not a quick fix.

Visit my website today to find out more information about how I can support you.

23/08/2022

With the better, sunnier weather it's been lovely to get outdoors and enjoy all the summer sports which we know are good for our wellbeing. Unfortunately, this can also mean that old injuries can rear their ugly heads. Small niggles which we may have ignored for a while can be aggravated by repetitive activities such as a golf swing or tennis forehand.

I use sports massage to treat injuries and help return function but also to enhance sports performance through increasing range of movement and flexibility.

Each session is completely tailored to you and your body and with my breadth of professional knowledge, if I need to incorporate other therapies such as nutrition, we can build a package of support that works.

Visit my website today to find out more and to contact me to take the first step to recovery.

18/08/2022

Are you or could you be hypermobile?

Hypermobility means your joints move beyond the normal range of motion. Historically this was called being 'double-jointed' and people may have been encouraged to partake in sports such as gymnastics and acrobatics that typically involve flexibility. We now know though that these sports can be quite damaging for those with flexible joints if not performed safely. The most commonly affected joints are elbows, knees, wrists and fingers.

Even if you do not have a diagnosis of hypermobility, if you suffer with pain associated with flexible joints, we can use controlled movements such as clinical pilates and yoga alongside specialist personal training to strengthen your joints and avoid over-stretching.

If you suspect you have flexible joints, contact me today via my website to discuss your treatment options at the Willows.

Address

The Potting Shed, The Walled Garden, Noble Tree Road
Hildenborough
TN118ND

Website

https://thewillowsmovementandhealth.co.uk/

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