Here are some resources to help you keep well and fit after physiotherapy.

Your physiotherapist may have also recommended long-term exercises.

Keeping fit

Health walks

These walks are run by trained volunteers and provide one or two hours of walking for any age and ability. Based in east Kent.

www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/east-kent-health-walks

Park Run

This national scheme is operated at parks across the UK – the 5k run or jog is suitable for all abilities and ages.

www.parkrun.org.uk

Couch to 5k

This nine-week plan aims to help beginners run up to 5k.

www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/get-running-with-couch-to-5k

Exercise referral

A personalised activity programme delivered at a discounted price by local leisure providers. Referral must come from GP or other healthcare professional.

www.kent.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/health/one-you-kent/get-moving/walking-and-exercise-programmes

Keeping motivated

Active 10

This tracks the amount of walking you’re doing each day and helps you to set goals.

www.nhs.uk/oneyou/active10/home

Free exercise ideas from the NHS

www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/free-fitness-ideas/

Feeling supported

One You lifestyle advisors can offer free support with a range of healthy living topics such as:

• drinking less alcohol
• exercising more
• stopping smoking
• improving diet
• mental health and wellbeing.

www.oneyoukent.org.uk

Expert Patients Programme

This free course is run by volunteers to help people with long-term conditions regain their confidence and manage everyday situations.

www.kentcht.nhs.uk/service/expert-patients-programme

Pain management toolkit

Free information about pain and how to manage it.

www.paintoolkit.org