Injured limbs need rest, but immobilisation can mean smaller and weaker muscles over time. Thankfully, the 'cross-education effect' can help.
Exercising the opposing limb can help stop muscles wasting away in an immobilised limb.
Ken is Lead, Exercise and Sports Science in the School of Medical and Health Sciences.
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