This article has kindly been shared by Alison Richmond of Provention Our joints are designed to move – – and without regular motion, they can lose function and become stiff over time. Think of your joints like high-performance machinery: without care, they don’t operate smoothly. Regular movement helps circulate synovial fluid, which lubricates the cartilage […]
Healthy Joints Need Impact This article has kindly been shared by Alison Richmond of Provention When most people think about joint health, they focus on flexibility or pain relief. But do you know what the real secret is to stronger, longer-lasting joints? Load and Impact! Joints are living tissue. They thrive when they’re appropriately loaded, but […]
This article has kindly been shared by Alison Richmond of Provention We’ve all heard it: “Keep your back straight and bend your knees.” It’s on safety posters, repeated in training courses, and drilled into us since childhood. The problem? It’s completely backwards. Not only does it fail to support natural movement, it actually creates more tension, […]
Reclaiming the Most Important Movement You’ve Forgotten This article has kindly been shared by Alison Richmond of Provention Before chairs took over the world, humans squatted. To eat. To rest. To chat. To cook. To go to the toilet. It was our default resting position – dynamic, restorative, and deeply functional. And now? Most adults […]
This article has kindly been shared by Alison Richmond of Provention In the Western world, we’ve been studying the wrong people for decades. If you want to move better, get stronger, and avoid injury, don’t start with elite athletes or rehab protocols. Start with people who’ve never lost their natural movement. Study the Uninjured The […]
This article has been kindly shared by Alison Richmond from Provention. Muscles aren’t just for gym selfies – they’re your body’s behind-the-scenes powerhouse. From fuelling your metabolism to regulating blood sugar and supporting healthy ageing, muscle plays a major role in your long-term wellbeing. Read on to find out why it pays to build and […]
This article is kindly shared by Alison Richmond from Provention. Muscles aren’t just for lifting weights or making beach photos pop. They’re behind nearly everything you do – from powering up hills to popping the lid off a stubborn jar. But unless something goes wrong, they don’t always get the attention they deserve. Over the […]
Whether it’s known as Supervision, Mentoring, or Coaching, AIMs goal is the same: to help you reflect, grow, and move forward with clarity. AIM’s Reflective Supervision & Coaching sessions are led by experienced Occupational Therapists who not only understand the clinical side of work, but also the day-to-day challenges of leadership, frontline roles, and personal […]
First Move: How Proactive Wellness has Delivered Safer, Stronger Workplaces Many organisations still approach injury prevention reactively – responding to issues after they arise. The Birth of First Move Alison Richmond and her company Provention are the team behind First Move – a wellness-led training initiative designed to make healthy movement second nature. Its goal? […]
This article has kindly been shared by Alison Richmond from Provention The Balance Factor: Why “Equilibrium” is the MVP of Healthy Aging Getting older is inevitable – but losing your independence doesn’t have to be. Aging well is about staying strong, mobile, and confident in your movement. That’s where the F.A.C.E. method comes in. Developed […]
