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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It’s no secret that January is the time to set new goals, make new resolutions and time to get fit and ready for the New Year. The eagerness that corresponds with the start of the year can be great for some, but for others it can be disastrous and wreak havoc in the injury department.…
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Are you escaping the heat and skiing overseas this summer? If so, now’s the time to get ski-fit! We find that lots of people have ski trips planned for Japan and Canada over the summer months. And unfortunately, a couple come back home with injuries from their holiday. If summer skiing is on the cards…
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The 5 most common Christmas accidents and how to avoid them The two weeks spanning Christmas and New Year’s Eve is a notoriously busy time of year for emergency departments across the country. If a hospital waiting room is the last place you want to be on Christmas Day, then read on. To avoid having…
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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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What is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a painful condition where the shoulder joint becomes stiff. The lining of the shoulder joint, called a “capsule”, is normally a flexible structure that allows large amount of shoulder movement. However, with frozen shoulder, the shoulder joint capsule becomes contracted and inflamed. This…
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It’s November. There’s only four weeks until summer and only four weeks until the ‘silly season’ officially commences. Reality is kicking in. How do you go about getting that summer body you say you’ll get every year? It seems everywhere you go, everyone is currently on, or just about to start, a ‘Challenge’. Coined…
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