Stretch and go: Dr Phil Kieran on sports injuries

Head, shoulders, knees and toes — some simple precautions can help safeguard vulnerable body parts from injury as we exercise more than ever before, writes Dr Phil Kieran

EXERCISE, exercise, exercise — over the past five to 10 years this message has been unavoidable. As a GP, exercise is probably the one thing I most prescribe. I recommend it to patients with high blood pressure, those with anxiety or depression and people who feel tired all the time.