Delving into the Origins
Dr Doug Cary, PhD, has decades of clinical experience as a Specialist Physiotherapist helping people re-establish their lives after injury. He founded ExploreFit after noticing that many of his older clients (i.e., 45+ years old) were prone to minor, recurring injuries and lacked a structured approach to rebuilding their physical conditioning. After a 12-14 week structured physical program, they reported having more energy, less pain, a new zest for challenges, and an improved outlook on life.
We are all unique individuals, but our bodies respond to physical load and the advancement of time in similar ways. For this reason, Dr Doug provides clients with a combination of education about the aging process and unique insight into how to overcome current problems and build greater capacity, so they can enjoy their favourite activities for longer and with a lower likelihood of injury as they age.
ExploreFit is the culmination of nearly 40 years of clinical practice, 10 years of research, and thousands of conversations with people as they age. Now riding my own wave towards 60, it all has a bit more relevance.
The simple fact is that we were living longer, but this trend has stalled. Medicine has made significant advances in the treatment of age-related conditions through improvements in acute care and emergency medicine. It is now due to lifestyle changes that chronic disease is preventing not only further increases in lifespan but also eroding the quality of life older adults are experiencing. With less than 4% of people following recommended exercise guidelines, there is considerable room for improvement.
To enjoy an independent adult life, we need the strength to sit, stand, walk, cast a rod, throw a ball, garden, and climb a hill to enjoy that sunset in full splendour.
ExploreFit is my vehicle for providing facts, strategies, and motivation to help you explore your fitness, so you have the fitness to explore your life in full quality.
Yours in fitness,
Dr Doug Cary PhD. Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Specialist & Sleep Educator
