Cathleen L-Redfern

First Contact Practitioner Physiotherapist

[Benoy Mathew @function2fitnes]

For years, we've emphasised strength training for older adults—and whilst strength matters, it's not the full story.
Here's what the research shows: Muscle POWER declines faster than strength as we age. And critically, power is a stronger predictor of functional decline, falls, and mortality than strength alone.
Think about it: getting up from a chair, catching yourself from a fall, climbing stairs—these all require the ability to generate force quickly, not just the ability to lift heavy.
Power = Force × Velocity
Yet only 22.8% of adults meet muscle-strengthening guidelines, and even fewer train for power.
The solution? Progress beyond traditional strength training. Incorporate velocity intent, explosive movements, and dynamic exercises into programmes for older adults.
The goal isn't just to be strong—it's to be functionally powerful and independent for life.
Ref: https://t.co/3ELwNTt4se

[Buitengebieden @buitengebieden]

Will he be ok? 😅

[ACPTMD @JawPhysio]

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[Thomas Dekkers | Spinal Specialist Physiotherapist @TDekkersPhysio]

The 3️⃣ different types of lumbar spinal stenosis and how they are recognised on imaging

A 🧵...

[Cathleen L-Redfern @CalmPhysio]

@JawPhysio Unfortunately the link won’t work for me. Would love to see the screening tool though! X

[NHS Million @NHSMillion]

Junior doctors start their careers on £29,384.

There is not a single Conservative MP who would be prepared to do their jobs for that salary.

If we’re not careful there won’t be a single junior doctor who is prepared to do so either.

[Marina Purkiss @MarinaPurkiss]

I remember seeing news footage of Nigel Farage’s Brexit march consisting of about 30 bellends and a whippet…

But no British news coverage of this incredible strike action from yesterday:

[Cathleen L-Redfern @CalmPhysio]

@BBCNews It’s ok. This is the winner #lovefromwalkers

[Jenna Bardsley ♀️💙🐝 @jenna_bardsley]

Just published: “Physiotherapy treatment for reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: results of a patient-centred rehabilitation guideline using functional and patient-reported outcome measures” #ULTRA
https://t.co/qKm0EOeRA4 @rachdawphysio @ShoulderGeek1 @Liverpool_Ortho

[The Rheumatology Physio @physiojack]

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[Cathleen L-Redfern @CalmPhysio]

@dan26wales Thanks for sharing and for owning this. Important to make mistakes a learning experience. This has given me more confidence to do the same

[Cathleen L-Redfern @CalmPhysio]

@stan_chow We are doing the same with Dahlia at her request. Alan was thrilled 😁

[Cathleen L-Redfern @CalmPhysio]

@KMiddletonCSP I work in a GP practice and two of the reception staff were in tears because of patient abuse yesterday. The narrative in the media at the moment is so damaging

[Cathleen L-Redfern @CalmPhysio]

@AdamKen66143523 @adamdobson123 These are great. Thank you for sharing them. 😊

[Neena Jha @DrNeenaJha]

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[Cathleen L-Redfern @CalmPhysio]

@nhodgsonphys Well done Nicola! X

[Martin Billing @BillingMartin]

We all need more @Schwarzenegger in our lives

[FCP Programme Coordinator - May @CSP_FCP]

Just a reminder to any #FirstContactPhysio 's who want to share ideas/offer valuable peer support (seeing lots of posts from new FCPs) please join our iCSP forum

[Cathleen L-Redfern @CalmPhysio]

@J_Thompson19 Thanks for sharing Josh. Really informative 😊