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A shoulder impingement is common amongst athletes involved in overhead sports. Ironically the same condition can happen in someone who leads a more sedentary lifestyle. A common scenario is where someone reaches out for a stack of documents or a heavy object that weighs too much for the shoulder muscles. A deskbound worker's posture are ...Shoulder pain in office workers … 
Its common knowledge, that pregnant women and new mothers are prone to experience low back pain. Lots have been said to why, and such women have successfully been treated with strengthening exercises to stabilise the pelvis. However did you know that pregnant women and new born mothers were also prone to wrist and thumb problems? ...New mums: Pain in the thumb? is a post … 
Its common knowledge, that pregnant women and new mothers are prone to experience low back pain. Lots have been said to why, and such women have successfully been treated with strengthening exercises to stabilise the pelvis. However did you know that pregnant women and new born mothers were also prone to wrist and thumb problems? ...New mums: Pain in the thumb? is a post … 
Or can we predict those who are likely to have pain? Spinal pain is the second largest cause of absence from work and the largest cause of loss of productivity in the workplace (Borenstein … 
Or can we predict those who are likely to have pain? Spinal pain is the second largest cause of absence from work and the largest cause of loss of productivity in the workplace (Borenstein … 
Have you ever experienced pain in the arm, but the movements of the shoulder and elbow do not seem to aggravate the pain? Or found pain on the side of your thigh or knee, but there is nothing wrong with your knee? Are you imagining the pain? Where is the pain coming from? These pains ...Arm pain or neck pain…Where is the source? is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer … 
Have you ever experienced pain in the arm, but the movements of the shoulder and elbow do not seem to aggravate the pain? Or found pain on the side of your thigh or knee, but there is nothing wrong with your knee? Are you imagining the pain? Where is the pain coming from? These pains ...Arm pain or neck pain…Where is the source? is a post from: Musculoskeletal Consumer … 
Muscle tightness and stiffness are the unwanted constant companions of runners, especially after a long, hard run. They can affect the recovery of muscles, which means despite training hard, if not managed regularly and appropriately, can give rise to potential injuries such as ITB syndrome, low Back Pain, and even affect the your running mechanics. ...Stretches, Trigger ball …
What is Pilates? Pilates is a unique body conditioning exercise designed to rebalance the body, bringing it, into its correct neutral alignment whilst targeting the deep postural muscles (Transverse abdominals and muscles of the pelvic diaphragm). In essence Pilates challenges the core muscles and builds strength from the inside out, helping a person to reshape ...Heard of …
Have you ever woken up with a stiff and/or painful neck or shoulder, and wonder if it is because of the pillow that is causing the problem? If the answer is most likely a yes, continue to read on. A pillow that fails to support the neck probably will cause the neck to end up in a ...Yearning for a Good ‘Neck’ Sleep? is a post from: Musculoskeletal … 
This article is a follow up article on the series of idiopathic scoliosis published previously. In this article, we will talk about the different types of classification and the importance of it. One of the main differences between the traditional treatment of scoliosis and that of SpineCor system for physiotherapy and bracing is the use ...Idiopathic scoliosis- The … 
As discussed in the previous article, chronic pain can manifest through very complex thought processes, as result of a wide variety of factors stemming from physical, psychological and cultural influences. For this reason, there is not one single fix for chronic pain, but its treatment is very much defendant on a combined approach. This article will ...Treatment Options for … 
The discs in the spine age and degenerate just like all of the other structures in the body. However, today’s sedentary lifestyles often speeds up this process. We cannot apply anti-aging creams or lotions to our discs, but certain exercises can help to maximize the discs nourishment.The Theory: Disc NutritionThe discs are fluid filled gel ...Anti-Aging Exercise for … 
Do you have trouble with neck and back stiffness and tingling sensation down to your fingers? Or, frequent neck and back stiffness from prolonged sitting in front of computer and tingling sensation at your fingers from prolonged typing.The following office exercises are a great way to prevent these symptoms from happening. These exercises involve stretching of ...Top 5 … 
Source: Enjoy the world of cartoonsclick for larger view 1. If walking/cycling is good for your health, the postman would be immortal. 2. A whale swims all day, only eats fish, drinks water and is fat. 3. A rabbit runs and hops and only lives 15 years.4. A tortoise doesn't run, does nothing ..yet lives for ...Health Message… is a post from: Musculoskeletal … 
Are you a long term pain sufferer? Tried and failed with many treatment options? Unclear diagnosis? No explanation or cause for symptoms? You simply want answers!? This article is the first in a two part series providing you with important knowledge of the factors that contribute to the development of chronic pain…….. General Facts What a ...Chronic Pain … 
If you notice a gradual dull aching sensation in the knee with intermittent sharp pain especially with negotiating stairs, along with crepitus in the knee when you bend and straighten the knee, you may be suffering from Patella Femoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS). Source: Physical Therapy at FLAGSTAFF ATHLETIC CLUBclick for larger view PFPS which used to …
Are you experiencing pain below the knee cap with repetitive jumping and bouncing? If so, you may be suffering from a condition known as Jumper's knee (Patella Tendinopathy).How about trying a simple knee taping technique to see if you can alleviate such symptoms?The video below will demonstrat e to you a taping technique aimed to off load the …
Are you searching for other options on Sports Recovery apart from Active Recovery and Massages mentioned in our previous series?In this series, we will continue to share on other types of Advance Recovery Strategies that include Compression Garments, Hot/Cold Immersion Bath and Floatation Tank. Compression GarmentsIt is common nowadays to see more and more athletes …
Are you an amateur open water swimmer?Are you looking for tips to improve your swim in your open water race ( E.g. aquathlon/biathlon/ triathlon) ?If yes, click on the following link to find out the 6 important tips you need to know for open water swim. 6 Important Tips for Open Water Swim (Video) is a ...6 Important Tips for Open Water Swim (Video) is a post from: …
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