Very proud and honoured to have been invited to speak today at #RPSConf23 alongside Sarah Tinsley about @ukcpa #periophandbook available at ukcpa-periophandbook.co.uk

🏋️‍♀️ Exercise is mitochondrial medicine for muscle 💪 Let's dive into the fascinating world of mitochondria – the energy hubs that keep our #muscles going strong!🔋 Spoiler alert: #Exercise is a game-changer in tackling mitochondrial glitches, even without key regulators! 🏃‍♀️ 🧵

🩸Health professionals in Wales are showing support for #WorldAnaemiaAwarenessDay 🌎The global campaign reaches over 12 million people worldwide and promotes the value of optimising blood health #BHNOG supports preop anaemia, with resources available at bhnog.wales.nhs.uk

The official opening of Dr.Neil Agnew's PREHABILITATION UNIT by Chief Executive, Carol Shillabeer and Chairman Dyfed Edwards on Friday 5th April. We are very proud to have supported Dr.Neil Agnew's PREHABILITATION UNIT.

Really impressive conference being offered by Welsh POM group - well done, see you there.

Extremely proud to be joining Centre for Perioperative Care as their fellow for 2024/2025. Looking forward to opportunities for multiprofessional collaboration, improving patient care locally & nationally and raising profile of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in perioperative mdt

The known molecular mechanisms underpinning the protective effects of exercise on our health. 🏃‍♂️ Most evidence comes from animal studies 🐭

North Wales patients given gym workouts before major surgery - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

🚨The latest report from PQIP is out now.🚨 This 5th report analyses data from 8,000+ patients and 130+ hospitals, outlining the key improvement priorities for the future. Read the full report here: ow.ly/wWRN50ToVmE

Interested in #prehabilitation? Why not register for Centre for Perioperative Care & Macmillan Cancer Support free monthly webinars? Next webinar Tuesday 24th Sept - a chance to network & share learning Welsh POMS WrexhamPeriOp Neil Agnew Orthopaedic Prehabilitation Swansea Bay UHB CTM PREHAB YasminaH Dr Rachael Barlow @liver

EXERCISE IS MEDICINE! Enthralling to hear Rob Newton Malcolm West share the mounting evidence that exercise itself can prevent cancer, support treatment efficacy & ameliorate side effects #PREHABMEL2024 Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance MOVE AGAINST CANCER Charity Lesley Smith 💙 john moore Matthew Evison

Neil Agnew Claire Halligan @annawilly Welsh POMS WrexhamPeriOp Orthopaedic Prehabilitation Swansea Bay UHB Liverpool Prehab CTM PREHAB Dr Rachael Barlow YasminaH Tara-Louise Molloy Sarah Tinsley Check out the two exercise videos in the link below from Centre for Perioperative Care POPS Guy's and St Thomas' Geri

Actively preparing for major surgery by exercising and improving diet (“prehabilitation”) is associated with fewer complications, less time in hospital, and improved recovery and quality of life in adults, finds an analysis of clinical trials Dan McIsaac bmj.com/content/388/bm…

Yesterday we published our updated Guideline for the Management of Anaemia in the Perioperative Pathway. The guideline includes recommendations for multidisciplinary staff across all stages of the surgical journey. Read our updated recommendations: ow.ly/AA0n50Vy0OK

One week in bed can cost you up to 1 kg of muscle. This is a catabolic crisis—a sudden, steep drop in strength and function. Older adults may never fully recover. Prevention starts now: train, fuel, move daily. Don’t wait for the fall to think about strength.

We published seven pages dedicated to preoperative optimisation proven to reduce surgical complications by up to 50% for patients. The pages provide resources for clinicians to support patients to improve their outcomes. 📷View the 7 interventions here: ow.ly/WMVT50VljwR

Exercise can help more people survive colon cancer news.cancerresearchuk.org/2025/06/01/str…

Exercise “Better Then Drugs” to Stop Cancer and Prolong Life after treatment! 🏃‍♀️ A groundbreaking study published in NEJM found structured exercise after chemotherapy significantly reduces risk of colon cancer recurrence & death. The decade-long randomized controlled trial

Up to 50 % of adults over 80 lose muscle strength and we rarely screen for it. This isn’t “just aging.” It’s sarcopenia and it’s largely invisible.

The solution starts with progressive resistance training at least twice a week. Studies show even 90-year-olds can rebuild muscle. Then fuel adaptation with 1.2–1.6 g of protein per kg of body weight daily (around 30 g per meal).