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It is common knowledge that excessive and long distance running can cause problems with the low back, hip, knees and feet. So how can we protect ourselves from these ailments? In addition to other factors such as regular stretches and effective warm ups and cool downs, a good pair of running shoes is vital ...Useful tips to choosing your running shoes is a post from: … 
In a previous article we discussed choosing a pillow to reduce neck pain; other than the pillow there are other factors which may contribute to a poor night sleep or morning pain and stif … 
In a previous article we discussed choosing a pillow to reduce neck pain; other than the pillow there are other factors which may contribute to a poor night sleep or morning pain and stif … 
When we came across this article in the New York Times (How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body) last week, we knew exactly what article was all about. Don’t get us wrong, we think that yoga i …
Footballers and sprinters- you must be wondering what your doing wrong? What is causing you to have recurrent problems with your hamstring? Now as with any injury, you should always consu …
Are you texting/ using your phone for lengthy emails? Are you experiencing pain at the base of your thumb? Historically we have seen clients suffering from tennis elbow, bakers cysts, runn … 
Cigarettes May be Useful for Distance Runners?!? (or, How to Prove Anything with a Review Article) is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer Review 
They say women naturally have a higher threshold for pain, partly due to the fact that we go through the process of childbirth which is deemed to be one of the most painful experience. But can women truly have a different threshold for pain? Have you ever wondered why our body feels pain? What is ...Tips to cope with Chronic Pain is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer Review 
Getting neck and back pain while breastfeeding? This is a typical complaint that most breastfeeding mothers experience due to poor breastfeeding postures. The solution is simple – adopt good breastfeeding postures and have adequate rest. Every woman wants her breastfeeding experience to be comfortable, hence, here are some tips for the Cradle hold and the … 
Did you know that Upper-Extremity musculoskeletal disorders (e.g. neck and shoulder pains) have been recognised to occur in relation to work for hundreds of years. Bernardini Ramazzini, an Italian physician and father of occupational medicine, in the 18th century described it when he said, “.. arise from three causes; first constant sitting, the perpetual motion ...18th …
“I have some shoulder pain and was wondering what is the difference between a regular injury and sports injury? Do I see a regular physiotherapist or a sports physiotherapist?R 21; - Joel Hi Joel, The terminology used by physiotherapists can ben confusing sometimes. Body parts other than the main body trunk such as your spine and ...What is the difference regular …
A recent 12-month study casts doubt on the benefits of Whole-Body Vibration (WBV) Therapy on slowing down the progress of Osteoporosis. Published in the Annals of Medicine2 this month, showed no impact on bone changes when compared to non-Whole-Body Vibration Therapy; leading the researchers to conclude that for WBV Therapy for 12 months did not ...Whole-Body Vibration … 
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a progressive chronic inflammatory disease that leads to gross stiffness and loss of range of movement of the spine. In additon to Medical interventional physiotherapy intervention plays an integral role in the management of this condition. AS is a systemic, rheumatic, progressive chronic inflammatory disease affecting the spine, more commonly … 
Introduction Most of the musculoskeletal problems that arise during pregnancy can be prevented and treated by physiotherapy. Individualized physical therapy programs have been found more effective than group sessions for the reduction of pain and sick leave due to back pain in pregnancy. Pregnancy related problems: Physiotherapy and exercises The most common, pregnancy … 
Playing on artificial turf is a growing phenomena in many schools and for recreational sports. Although there are benefits to playing on such surfaces, there are also important considerations that ought to be made. What is Artifical turf? It is a surface manufactured from synthetic fibers made to look like natural grass. The base is ...Playing on Artificial Turf is a post … 
“It’s a boy!” or “It’s a girl!” Many of you will be familiar with images of the foetus peeking out on the small monitor when the excited gynecologist proudly announces the sex of the baby … 
Scoliosis is a problem more commonly seen in young females. There is a very simple way to assess to see if a child has a scoliosis and this is known as the Adams forward bend test. The child is asked to lean forward and bend 90 degrees at the hip whilst placing their hands between ...Scoliosis: Assess your child is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer Review
Winging scapula (shoulder blades) refers to the scapula lifting away from the rib cage with certain arm movements. It indicates a weakness of serratus anterior, lower trapezius and rhomboid muscles. It is very common to see winging shoulder blades in patients with shoulder complaints such as impingement and thoracic pain; and therefore treatment regimes ought ...Shoulder …
In a previous article, we highlighted the issue of MRIs scan leading to un-necessary back surgeries (Does more MRI scanners do more good or harm?). The issue now seems to be spreading to … 
There is a chronic condition of itchy arms called brachioradial pruritus. A new study reported in the October issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology suggests a strong link between the itch and a compressed nerve in the neck which physiotherapists can help relieve. While it seems that dermatologists are just finding ...Your arm itches all the time but your … 
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