Dr. Harjeet Singh, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Elite senior marathoners may be giving their younger counterparts a run for their money. A new study published in American Journal of Physiology examines if their impressive fitness has anything to do with their muscles not ageing. Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr Harjeet Singh, shares how older persons can continue to remain active without injuries.
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