Paediatric Osteopathy: The Importance of an Active Lifestyle for your Children
Study Shows Potential Link between Childhood Motor Coordination and Sedentary Behaviour in Adulthood
We know how much kids love running around but did you know that their level of activity in childhood might be linked to their future level of activity as adults.
This study explains a bit more about the importance of keeping your kids active.
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Good motor coordination in childhood is linked to maintained physical activity in middle age. A team led by University College London used data from the 1970 British Cohort Study, which follows the lives of more than 17,000 people.
When the participants were aged 10 their motor coordination skills were assessed. This included tasks such throwing a ball, standing on one leg, and walking backwards.
The researchers don’t yet know if poor coordination leads to more sedentary behaviour. One possibility is that sports are less enjoyable in those with less well-developed coordination, and this may lead to lower participation in physical activities.
Since sedentary lifestyles have a wide range of poor effects on health, the authors of the study suggest that children should be encouraged to participate in sports, and that this may benefit their health into adulthood.
The full paper is available at http://www.ijbnpa.org/content/pdf/s12966-015-0236-y.pdf
Paediatric osteopaths are trained to assess your child’s motor function and joint health. Your osteopath will be able to offer you and your family advice on creating and maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle, and give you advice on the sort of exercise that would be suitable.
Alexandra Freeman M.Ost
Alexandra Freeman is a Paediatric Osteopath who uses structural, cranial and other osteopathy techniques to treat her patients. Alexandra has a passion for paediatric and is currently studying for her Diploma at The Osteopathic Centre for Children.
Alexandra is a Registered Osteopath with the General Osteopathic Council. She graduated from the London School of Osteopathy with a Masters degree in Osteopathy. She has completed courses in both dry needling and cranial techniques at the Sutherland Cranial College.
Appointment Times (Fresh Ground) : Monday evenings 4-8pm and Friday mornings 8am-12pm.
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Alexandra made our 4 year old son feel instantly at ease and he calmly went into the session, which had quick and obvious positive results. Happy Mama, happy boy, thanks so much Alexandra, we know were to find you for the next time!
– K. Bremer
Alexandra Freeman is an excellent osteopath, has relieved my back pain following my treatments with her. She takes time to find out the cause of the pain, alleviates the pain and is a pleasure to work with. I cannot recommend her enough.
– V. Harrison
I have been visiting Alexandra for some months now to address lower back pains. Alexandra is incredibly warm, engaging and approachable yet very professional and thorough. She puts you at ease and is very good at explaining the reasons for the condition and the treatment she administers in ways that laypeople can understand. Alexandra also treated a relative of mine for neck and shoulder strains; who has been visiting other osteopaths for treatments. They commented that Alexandra’s treatment was excellent and cured the problem, unlike other Osteopaths! One of the best and most exceptional and effective osteopaths ever. I would strongly recommend Alexandra.
– Ruth
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