Regardless of age, exercise is a very important aspect of everyday life. It is important for kids to exercise daily and for parents to ensure that kids are reaching the appropriate amount of physical activity levels. Different physical activity guidelines have been set out for children, based on their age. The amount of physical activity…
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It’s February, pretty much everyone in the world is back at work. Apart from the fact that you’re no longer on holidays, there are other reasons why being at work is bad for you. A great number of people suffer from the negative effects of bad posture and yet do not change the factors of…
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A lot of people know of the hamstring and where it is. However most people are unsure as to whether or not they’ve actually pulled their hamstring. Usually we see this classic injury while watching sport on TV, where we see the athlete suddenly come to a dramatic halt mid stride. This usually results in…
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Ever wonder why you get arch pain or sore feet in summer? Summer brings the silly season, sunshine, sandy beach trips and more people wearing sandals and thongs, and with that we often see an increase in patients presenting with arch pain in their feet. The most common cause of arch pain is plantar fasciitis. The plantar…
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Pelvic floor exercises The pelvic floor is a set of muscles that supports pelvic organs, such as the bladder and bowel. These muscles aid urinary control, continence, and sexual function. Both men and women can experience pelvic floor weakness over time. As with other muscles, people can perform exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor, enhancing…
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The 3 Best Stretches for Triathlon A triathlon comprises of three events: swimming, cycling and running. And a quick transition from one sport to another is also very demanding on the athlete’s body. Muscles used in Triathlon The competition level of a triathlon is so intense that there is very little of the body that…
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There is a lot we do not know about tendinopathy, but there are some undeniable truths that both physicians and patients should know. 1) Tendinopathy does not improve with rest – the pain may settle but returning to activity is often painful again because rest does nothing to increase the tolerance of the tendon to…
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