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A study done in 2020 revealed that performing short foot exercises for 5 weeks is effective in impro...
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Vertigo Do you feel as if the world is spinning when you move your head? Nausea? Loss of balance? ...
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Vertigo Do you feel as if the world is spinning when you move your head? Nausea? Loss of balance? ...
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What is cadence? It is the number of steps one foot takes per minute. For example, in P...
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Can a herniated disc heal itself? Yes!!! Treatment consist of Pain managem...
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Research conducted on children wearing flipflops showed that children have a tendency towards more d...
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Pain = Pathology? Absolutely NOT. Pain is like being hungry. When you are hungry your b...
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Pain in shoulder with overhead activities? Contrary to popular belief shoulder impingem...
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Preparing for a Race? Make sure you get enough sleep this week. Nothing better to #ref...
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Did you know the plantar fascia absorbs 110% of your body weight during walking and 250% during runn...
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Attention to all parents of young female athletes. If your daughter has an irregular menstrual cycle...
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“Runners' bodies undergo a lot of pounding that can lead to medical conditions that cause ...
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What is the TMJ? The jaw is also known as the TMJ or Temporomandibular Joint. It can be painful a...
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Weight training STUNTS growth? There is a widely held belief that weight training, when performed...
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I have pain radiating into my leg! Is it a nerve impingement? What is radicular pain? Radicular p...
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“What Is a Headache? ·Cluster headaches Cluster headaches are severely painful he...
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Did you feel your therapist or doctor fully understood your problem and concerns on your first ...
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Effectively performing exercise ball activities requires careful selection of the right exercise bal...
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4) Shoulder Blade Placement Glide your shoulder blades up towards your ears then down towards you...
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Tendinopathy of rotator cuff tendons (shoulder muscle tendons), is a very common cause of pain in th...
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“A bursa is a thin sack filled with synovial fluid, the body's own natural lubricating flu...
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2) Centering “Finding your Core” Pilates aims to develop a strong “centre&rdquo...
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“What Is a Headache? Cluster headaches Cluster headaches are severely painfu...
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The definition of muscle cramp is a “sudden and involuntary contraction of one or more of your...
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The iliacus muscle is shaped like a triangle, flat and an exact fit of the iliac fossa — the c...
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More than 50% of power generated for a tennis serve originates from your lower limbs and pelvis. You...
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What is the cause? “Symptoms sometimes begin after a physical trauma, surgery, infection or...
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“The infrapatella fat pad is also sometimes known as Hoffa's pad. It is a soft tissue that...
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“The sternum, commonly known as the breastbone, is a long, narrow flat bone that serves as the...
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“The Gluteal Muscles or more commonly referred to as the Gluteus Muscles are located on the&nb...
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“The pectoralis major muscle is a large muscle in the upper chest, fanning across th...
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“Recognized for its large flat V shape it is a very powerful muscle that is chiefly responsibl...
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If you haven’t read part 1 please follow this link ……. To fully understand...
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Acute torticollis, also referred to as wry neck, is a condition where a patient develops neck pain a...
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“Most commonly, the Achilles ruptures when there is a sudden, forceful movement of the foot do...
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-A study done on people with NO knee pain. -All participants had an MRI scan of the knee -Accordin...
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How long do you take to fall asleep? -Less than 5 min: you are possibly falling asleep too fa...
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“Chondromalacia, also known as “runner’s knee,” is a condition where the car...
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‘A total knee replacement is a surgical procedure whereby the diseased knee joint is replaced ...
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The gastrocnemius and soleus muscles form the calf muscle; the gastrocnemius is a large muscle at th...
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Anterior knee pain (pain in the front of the knee during sitting and walking up and down stairs) is ...
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“The Deep Core Stability Muscles of the Lower Spine have been identified as:” &...
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2) Centering “Finding your Core” Pilates aims to develop a strong “centre&rdquo...
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Features to look for in a backpack “You can help your kids avoid back problems by...
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Whiplash is a non-medical term describing a range of head and neck injuries resulting from an accele...
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Pneumonia is a lung infection. You may cough, run a fever, and have a hard time breat...
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“If you have sustained an injury If you have swelling, bruising or deformity of ...
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Sinusitis is an inflammation or swelling of the tissue lining the sinuses. Conditions t...
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Acute bronchitis: This is the common one. Symptoms last for a few weeks, but it does not usuall...
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“An ankle sprain is a common injury. Inversion-type, lateral ligament injuries represent appro...
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“Your doctor will need to determine the exact location and severity of the nerve injury. A cla...
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CMP is referred to as anterior knee pain due to physical and biomechanical changes[1]. It manifests ...
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“1) Breathing Pilates aims to correct the pattern of breathing. This enhances oxygen ...
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A meta-analysis study, which included 1062 participants, found no difference in the outcome of the s...
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A study looking at a group of people with an average age of 75, found that older adults who regularl...
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If you have tension-type headache, it will produce a mild to moderate pain whereas the pain of migra...
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“Compartment Syndrome is a common Shin or Calf injury in distance runners. It is often confuse...
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“Weight gain....." “Posture changes. Pregnancy shifts your cent...
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If you are involved in a stretching program you are probably wondering how long to stretch. If you t...
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“Causes The causes of many chronic daily headaches aren't well-understood. True (primar...
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Raise the chair until the elbows are at height of keyboard Adjust the seat so your fee...
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“Aspiration Pneumonia Aspiration Pneumonia results when food, drink, vomit, secretions...
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“Chronic ankle instability is a condition characterized by a recurring giving way of the outer...
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“While seated, roll your foot back and forth over a frozen water bottle, ice-cold can...
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A bunion is a bony prominence from realignment of the joint at the base of the big toes. ...
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“One ADHD treatment that doesn't require a prescription or a visit to a therapist'...
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Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is stiffness, pain, and limited range of movement in your...
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Calf strain “A calf strain is a tear of the muscle fibres of the muscles at the back of the...
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“The biceps muscle is one of the three hamstring muscles and is made up of two separate muscle...
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Often the cause of pain is not in the same area as the pain sensation. This is called referred pain....
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Researchers tell us that people who sit for long periods develop weaker lower abdominals. This means...
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‘"Tennis elbow" is a common term for a condition caused by overuse of arm, forearm, ...
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“Ankle braces, particularly stirrup models, are the best treatment in the acute phase (first ...
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Digastric Trigger Points Causes and Symptoms Pain behind your ear or difficulty swallowing? ...
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Achilles Tendinitis is a common condition that causes pain along the back of the leg near the hee...
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“An ACL injury is the tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) — one of the major...
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The vestibular system forms an integral part of the human balance system, which consists of a comple...
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“Rehabilitation program In the acute phase of a dislocated shoulder, therapy should be limi...
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“Insole Sizing: The insoles are designed to be trimmed before use (trim-to-fit); th...
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Tendinopathy of rotator cuff tendons (shoulder muscle tendons), is a very common cause of pain in th...
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“Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a painful condition of the foot caused by pressure on the posterior...
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Have a look at this interesting article posted by Liam Mannix in the Sydney Morning Herald about the...
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“Crash! That dreaded sound of your car hitting someone else’s car. After making sure you...
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“During the physical exam, your doctor will check your knee for swelling and tenderness &mdash...
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A cognitive process is a change that occurs within a cognitive factor, measured before and after tre...
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“Insole Sizing: The insoles are designed to be trimmed before use (trim-to-fit); th...
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o Both tendinopathies usually start slowly and usually associated with a change in exerc...
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o During running and jumping activities these tendons are exposed to forces of up to 14 ...
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Some people will refer to a rebounder as a cellerciser. You might have wondered why. It is because w...
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Kinesiology tape is a thin, stretchy, elastic cotton strip with an adhesive. It can benefit a wide v...
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Bronchiolitis is a common lower respiratory tract infection that affects babies and young children. ...
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Determining the amount of knee pain and disability in people with knee OA is difficult, as there are...
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A study looking at a group of people with an average age of 75, found that older adults who regularl...
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In a systematic review done by Sundstrup et al. (2020), they compared 54 studies that investigated d...
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“Athletic shoes should be replaced once a year or every 800 – 1000km. Your body will als...
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“Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis) causes pain and inflammation in the tendons that co...
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There is an increasing amount of evidence, suggestive that physical activity is important in both pr...
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‘Sports shoes are probably the most important piece of fitness equipment you will buy...
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It is a disorder that causes widespread pain of muscles and joints in the body, with associated chro...
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‘"Tennis elbow" is a common term for a condition caused by overuse of arm, forearm, ...
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“If you have sustained an injury If you have swelling, bruising or deformity of ...
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“Buy a bag or briefcase with a wide, adjustable strap that’s long enough to reach over y...
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1. Avoid slouching Slouching adds increased stress on the spine. That adds more strain on b...
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“Text Neck is an overuse syndrome or a repetitive stress injury to the neck caused by hol...
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Your knee joint is where your thigh bone (femur) and your shin bone (tibia) meet. It allows the bone...
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“Chronic ankle instability is a condition characterized by a recurring giving way of the outer...
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Acute torticollis, also referred to as wry neck, is a condition where a patient develops neck pain a...
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Discogenic torticollis (stiff neck) If you haven’t read part 1 please follow this lin...
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Various negative effects are associated with poor posture; including chest pain, back pain, and neck...
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Achilles tendinopathy is a common condition that causes pain along the back of the leg near the heel...
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“The deep neck flexor muscles sit deep in the front of the neck, behind the trachea (windpipe)...
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Putting ice on an acute injury is something that comes almost as natural as immediately grabbing you...
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LBP is not a serious life-threatening medical condition. Most episodes of LBP improve and LBP d...
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Some people will refer to a rebounder as a cellerciser. You might have wondered why. It is because w...
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Improved flexibility "The stretches and moves done in Pilates help to elongate your muscle...
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#bloemphysiofitness #rebounding #pilates #trampolinefitness ...
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“Bone Insufficiency Conditions that decrease bone strength and density...” “...
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‘Though your feet and favorite stilettos can seem far removed from your back, they really can ...
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"Weight gain" “Posture changes. Pregnancy shifts your center of ...
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Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession that assesses, diagnoses, treats, and works to prevent dise...
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Osgood Schlatter's disease is an inflammation of the bone at the top of the tibia (shin bone), w...
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A bunion is a bony prominence from realignment of the joint at the base of the big toes. ...
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Before even beginning to think about physical therapy, a patient should see a doctor, because incont...
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Rotator cuff tendinopathy is defined as “pain and weakness, most commonly experienced with mov...
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1. What is the difference between dry needling and traditional acupuncture? “The use of dry...
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‘A total knee replacement is a surgical procedure whereby the diseased knee joint is replaced ...
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“Your scapula (shoulder blade) is the triangular bony base that all of your shoulder and arm m...
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Sever's disease is a common cause of heel pain in physically active growing kids. It usually occ...
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A hamstring strain is a common leg injury involving a tear in one or more of the hamstring muscles. ...
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A total hip replacement is a surgical procedure to repair the hip-joint by partly (Hemi-arthrop...
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A Baker cyst is swelling caused by fluid from the knee joint protruding to the back of the knee. The...
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Millions of people suffer from a headache from time to time. Physiotherapy aims to restore the body ...
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Thoracic outlet syndrome is a group of disorders that occur when blood vessels or nerves in the spac...
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The latest guidelines published according to the World Health Organisation At least 180 minute...
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The latest guidelines published according to the World Health Organisation Child needs at leas...
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Patellar tendinopathy “Patellar tendinopathy (or as it is commonly known patellar...
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The latest guidelines published according to the World Health Organisation Physical activity through...
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“Tennis leg is a general term used to describe pain in the leg caused by a tear of the inner h...
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3) Rib Cage Placement In the rest position your rib cage should be aligned with your pelvis.&...
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How is the knee structured? Your knee joint is where your thigh bone (femur) and your shin bone (...
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“An ankle sprain is a common injury. Inversion-type, lateral ligament injuries represent appro...
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“Most commonly, the Achilles ruptures when there is a sudden, forceful movement of t...
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"Rehabilitation and exercise are an essential part of recovery from a lumbar spine fusion. Care...
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“A condition characterized by constriction of the popliteal artery by either adjacen...
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A study done by Asket. et al. (2014) revealed that patients who suffer from long term shoulder...
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More than 50% of power generated for a tennis serve originates from your lower limbs and pelvis. You...
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“Also known as runners knee. Symptoms include an aching pain in the knee joint, particular...
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'When someone experiences elbow pain, the most common cause is tennis elbow. However, it can be ...
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4) Shoulder Blade Placement Glide your shoulder blades up towards your ears then down towards you...
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“A calf strain is a tear of the muscle fibres of the muscles at the back of the lower leg and ...
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“Cardiovascular conditioning Cardiovascular workouts should involve bearing weight. So walk...
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Often the cause of pain is not in the same area as the pain sensation. This is called referred pain....
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Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful disorder of the hand caused by pressure on your median nerve as ...
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Core, one of 5 Key Elements to Pilates 2) Centering “Finding your Core” Pilates ai...
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The culprit is mostly poor prolonged flexed postures on the bike. What to do: Find your neutral...
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If you have tension-type headache, it will produce a mild to moderate pain whereas the pain of migra...
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5) Head and Neck Alignment Place a small folded towel under your head so your face rests across a...
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Fat pad impingement “The infrapatella fat pad is also sometimes known as Hoffa's pad. I...
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#nerveinjury #nervepain #bloemphysio #lastingimpressions #physio “Your doctor wil...
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#headeaches #bloemphysio #lastingimpressions “Causes" The causes of many chronic d...
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Effectively performing exercise ball activities requires careful selection of the right exercise bal...
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#pilates #experienceit #bloemphysio #lastingimpressions Breathing, one of 5 Key Elements to Pilat...
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Shockwave therapy has been medically proven to help with: - Achilles tendinopathy - Jumpers kn...
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“One ADHD treatment that doesn't require a prescription or a visit to a therapist'...
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Bell’s Palsy is a fairly common disorder that affects nerves and muscles in the face causing p...
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“Compartment Syndrome is a common Shin or Calf injury in distance runners. It is often confuse...
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“Chondromalacia, also known as “runner’s knee,” is a condition where the car...
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“Back pain in pregnancy is very common, but should be avoided. It is estimated that between 50...
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Features to look for in a backpack “You can help your kids avoid back problems by encouragi...
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The rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles in the shoulder, connecting the upper arm (humeru...
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Core stability in the lower spine “The Deep Core Stability Muscles of the Lower Spine have ...
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The stability muscles of the neck “The deep neck flexor muscles sit deep in the front of th...
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Chondromalacia patellae (CMP) CMP is referred as anterior knee pain due to physical an...
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The Patella “The patella is commonly referred to as the kneecap. It is a small, f...
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Rectus abdominis muscles: ‘The rectus abdominis muscles, commonly referred to as the &ldquo...
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What to do after an acute injury? → PRICEM Protect. Take care not to re-injure yoursel...
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What is Sciatica? “Sciatica (pronounced sigh-at-eh-kah) is not a medical diagnosis in and o...
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Upper back pain and difficulty breathing? “Although upper back pain is not a very common spinal...
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Piriformis Muscle. Where is it, and what does it do? This muscle lies beneath the gluteus maximu...
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Infrapatellar Bursitis “A bursa is a thin sack filled with synovial fluid, the body's o...
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How Long to Stretch? If you are involved in a stretching program you are probably wondering how l...
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Avulsion of biceps femoris tendon “The biceps muscle is one of the three hamstring muscles ...
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Tibialis periostitis also known as Shin splints ‘This lower leg pain, more common...
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Obesity and Anterior Knee Pain Anterior knee pain (pain in the front of the knee during sitting a...
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Your sciatica symptoms arise when 1 of the 5 sciatic nerve roots near your lower spine is compressed...
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When should a cervical collar be used to treat neck pain? Neck pain is one of the most ...
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What Is Temporomandibular Joint Disorder? Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is a common cond...
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What is Whiplash? Whiplash is a non-medical term describing a range of head and neck injuries res...
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Iliopsoas bursitis A bursa is defined as a fluid-filled sac or sac-like cavity, especially one co...
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DRY NEEDLING VS ACUPUNCTURE “Dry needling is not at all the same as acupuncture. Acupunctur...
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Good posture principles for your workstation Raise the chair until the elbows are at height...
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What Is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is a lateral (toward the side) curvature in the normally straight ve...
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Psoas major muscle Psoas Major is a long muscle placed on the sides of the lumbar (lower back) re...
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Check out these stretches to manage Plantar Fasciitis “While seated, roll your foo...
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What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain...
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SCIATICA http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/ss/slideshow-visual-guide-to-sciatica “Sciatica ...
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Physiotherapy for fibromyalgia While there is no known cure for fibromyalgia, Physiotherapy may h...
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Physiotherapy & Sinusitis Sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses in your face. Smoking and ot...
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What is Chest Physiotherapy? Chest physiotherapy, is a treatment process carried out by Physiothe...
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Take a rest from the computer… it is important “The human body is always active whil...
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The iliacus muscle The iliacus muscle is shaped like a triangle, flat and an exact fit of the ili...
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Pain On Outside Of Foot 1) Stress Fractures Stress fractures are a common caus...
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The worst abs exercises for a bad back Researchers tell us that people who sit for long periods d...
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Pain from Degenerative Disc Disease Generally, the pain associated with degenerative disc disease...
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Shoulder surgery: Bankart Procedure “The operation involves reattachment and tightening of ...
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Migraine Vs. Headache: How To Tell Them Apart “What Is a Headache? ·Cluster heada...
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MUSCLE SPASMS? There are a variety of causes of muscle spasms, and each depends upon predisposing...
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“What is frozen shoulder? Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is stiffness, pain, an...
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Restless Legs Syndrome “Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a disorder of the part of the ...
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Should I wear an ankle brace after injury? “Ankle braces, particularly stirrup models, are ...
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What are those coloured strips and why do they work? “The Kinesio® Taping Method is app...
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Everyone has probably heard that sitting is the 'new smoking', meaning that sitting for long...
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Is Your Lower Back Pain Kidney Related? Kidney back pain is usually felt where the kidneys are lo...
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Rehabilitation of Low Back Pain in Golfer The golf swing produces large loads in the spine, parti...
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Physiotherapy & Sinusitis Sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses in your face. Smoking an...
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Muscle Cramps: Causes and Treatments The definition of muscle cramp is a “sudden and ...
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Winter and chest infections Chest infections are very common, especially in autumn and winter. Ch...
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Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia? What is the cause? “Symptoms sometimes begin after a physic...
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What is Cystic Fibrosis? CF affects the cells in your body that make mucus, sweat, and dige...
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Karien Shares on Interesting Health Benefits of Fresh Air and Sunshine. Improved men...
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When to consult a physiotherapist: • “If you have sustained an injury • If you...
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The stability muscles of the shoulder “Your scapular stabilisers help your shoulder's r...
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Smoothies are quick and easy to make. They have so many health benefits and are perfect for young an...
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WE HAVE all been there — 5 chocolate bunnies, a huge number of little speckled eggs ...
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Physiotherapy for Children with Pain Exercise Regular exercise is an important part of our liv...
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If you have sustained an injury If you have swelling, bruising or deformity of a body part If...
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How to start doing squats Its best to first start squatting with some support, such as a wa...
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How to do a lunge Start in a standing position Take a big step forward with your right leg. ...
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Patella dislocation “During the acute phase of a patellar injury or dislocation, the immedi...
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Why Your Child Should Be Playing With Balls You can introduce them to your child very early on be...
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“The meniscus is a rubbery, C-shaped disc that cushions your knee. Each knee has two menisci (...
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Different types of headaches TENSION HEADACHE Tension-type headache (or simply ten...
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Sports Advice: 5 Tips on Minimizing Chance for Injury. 1. Warm up before and cool down ...
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We just had our two babies in 2016 and 2017. Two new little beings in our lives have been amazing, b...
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Breaking bad habits There are a few bad habits I am trying to break and I have been trying to bre...
![](/blogs/2017/thumbnails/what-kind-of-headache-are-you-suffering-from-2017-11-20.jpg)
"Migraines: Migraine symptoms are typically described as pounding or throbbing headaches....
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“Pilates is a physical fitness system that was developed in the early 20th century by Joseph P...
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The other day my friend who was 16 weeks pregnant at the time said the following: ' I am so happ...
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Baby balance: Balance baby on different body parts of your body. While sitting in a chair, b...
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"A Baker cyst is swelling caused by fluid from the knee joint protruding to the back of the kne...
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"Patellofemoral pain syndrome, sometimes also called “runner’s knee,” is the ...
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"We believe that for a healthy lifestyle, healthy eating together with exercise is very importa...
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Plyometric exercise is used in sport-specific training to enhance power and performance. Plyometrics...
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"Parkinson's disease is related to a loss of nerve cells in your brain that produce a chemi...
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"Physiotherapy practice owner, Christy shares her secret to a flat stomach within only 10 days ...
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My second son was born on the 11 Aug 2017. He is just the cutest little cuddler and after the 6-week...
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If you are involved in a stretching program you are probably wondering how long to stretch. If you t...
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"Self-myofascial release, also known as “foam rolling,” has transformed from a once...
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My second son was born on 12 May 17. It multiplied my responsibility and made me realize that having...
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"Core exercises train the muscles in your pelvis, lower back, hips and abdomen to work in ...
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"•Do you have severe face pain and swollen sinuses with the change of seasons? •Is...
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"The gluteal muscles (gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus) stabilise the h...
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Do you wake up with a headache in the morning? Does it feel like your head wants to explode? ...
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Kinesio Tape is rehabilitative taping technique that is designed to facilitate the body's natura...
![](/blogs/2017/thumbnails/what-kind-of-headache-are-you-suffering-from-2017-10-06.jpg)
"Tension headache: These headaches feel like a tight band around the head, usually starti...
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The gluteus maximus is the strongest and biggest muscle of the body. It is not only a hip ...
![](/blogs/2017/thumbnails/are-you-suffering-from-iliotibial-band-syndrome-2017-10-04.jpg)
"Symptoms of this condition are pain on the outside of the knee. Runners may experience the pai...
![](/blogs/2017/thumbnails/5-things-you-did-not-know-about-physiotherapists-2017-09-29.jpg)
Although we say we will to massage your muscles to relieve spasms, this is not like a spa where y...
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“Modified Pilates is a form of dynamic stabilisation retraining. It helps to recondition the b...
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Start this exercise in sitting with your knee bent and a theraband tied around your ankle as shown. ...
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“Sit up with your back straight and your shoulders back. Your buttocks should touch the back o...
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The hamstrings attach to the lower leg bone and bend the knee joint. They also assist in extending t...
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What is a theraband? A theraband or elastic resistance bands are latex bands that are u...
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Heavy school bags, long hours of sitting and studying, sport injuries and overtraining are just a fe...
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“To understand how Scheuermann's disease develops, it’s helpful to understand the st...
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This exercise is excellent for core stability. Position yourself in a push up position with your ...
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"A groin strain is a tear or rupture to any one of the adductor muscles resulting pain in the i...
![](/blogs/2017/thumbnails/chest-and-sinusitis-physiotherapy.-did-you-know-2017-09-08.jpg)
Your Physiotherapist can treat different chest conditions by either using one or a combination of th...
![](/blogs/2017/thumbnails/migraine-versus-headache-how-to-tell-them-apart-2017-09-07.jpg)
“What Is a Headache? ·Cluster headaches Cluster headaches are severely painful he...
![](/blogs/2017/thumbnails/why-should-i-exercise-the-core-and-abdomen-2017-09-06.jpg)
Core exercises train the muscles in your pelvis, lower back, hips and abdom...
![](/blogs/2017/thumbnails/biceps-tendon-tear-popeye-muscle-2017-09-05.png)
"Tendons attach muscles to bones. Your biceps tendons attach the biceps muscle to bones in the ...
![](/blogs/2017/thumbnails/kinesio-tape-in-pregnancy-2017-09-04.jpg)
Kinesio Tape is rehabilitative taping technique that is designed to facilitate the body's natura...
![](/blogs/2017/thumbnails/exercises-for-scoliosis-rehab-2017-09-01.jpg)
Two Re-educational Stretches “Drive your body in the direction it is already bending to str...
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A story about physiotherapy business partners, Karien and Christy Meet Christy and Karien, physio...
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"Pilates exercises are designed to improve physical strength, flexibility and posture and enhan...
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"Stretching is so often something people neglect to do at the end of a training session because...
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Electrotherapy (eg. Ultrasound, Interferential Therapy, TENS Machine, Electrical Stimulation) ...
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“The deadlift places significant stress on your back. If you perform the exercise wrong or use...
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It is important to strengthen the muscles on the inside and outside of your ankle. Position yours...
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"One of the common causes of lower back pain is Sacroiliac Joint dysfunction (SI joint pain) ...
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Dry Needling involves insertion of a filament needle into the muscle in the region of a trigger poin...
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"Sports massage can play an important part in the life of any sportsman or woman whether they a...
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It is the sense of knowing where your body part is in space and proprioception occurs subconsciously...
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"The arch of the foot actually helps posture and puts the weight of your movement on the balls ...
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I really loved training with my Preggie belt during my pregnancy and a month postpartum. I also used...
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"I have a very busy schedule between being mom, wife, medical doctor and just trying to be me. ...
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"Ever wondered what that brightly coloured tape is that athletes are wearing on TV? Do the diff...
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Wondering who is that friendly lady you speak to on the phone? Simoné is the secretary, pe...
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“Sciatica (pronounced sigh-at-eh-kah) is not a medical diagnosis in and of itself—it is ...
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"Fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes widespread pain in the muscles of the body and fatigue....
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“Lumbar support is important. If your car seat does not supply enough lumbar support then an i...
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“Runners' bodies undergo a lot of pounding that can lead to medical conditions that cause ...
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During pregnancy a hormone named relaxin gets released in your body, which makes your ligaments...
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"As you have already most likely experienced for yourself, slouching, or sitting with your spin...
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During my first pregnancy, I was so excited to be one of those moms who keeps on running and go...
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Osteoarthritis (OA) affects 27 million people in the United States, according to the Centers f...
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A physiotherapist can help you with maintaining a regular exercise routine throughout your pregnancy...
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We are very excited to announce that 'Christy du Plessis Physiotherapy” is now 'Du Plessis and Jor...