Weekend warriors are individuals who participate in a particular hobby or activity exclusively during weekends or leisure time. This type of activity can often lead to injuries in muscles, tendons, and ligaments due to excessive and sudden physical exertion. Weekend warriors are prone to various types of injuries due to their sudden and intense physical […]
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Physiotherapy and biokinetics can be essential in the management of a variety of autoimmune diseases. Dermatomyositis is one of the diseases which we will be unpacking. What is dermatomyositis? Dermatomyositis is a rare autoimmune inflammatory disease that causes muscle inflammation and skin rash. It is a systemic connective tissue disease, found in the rheumatoid family. […]
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We do not often think about the role our lungs play in our day-to-day activities because breathing is an automatic function. Often, it is only when we experience breathing problems that we begin to appreciate how hard our lungs work for us. It is vitally important for us to maintain healthily functioning lungs. Here are […]
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E-cigarettes have become a very popular smoking method, especially among young people. In some cases people who have been trying to quit smoking are tempted to turn to e-cigarettes as an alternative or to transition from traditional cigarettes to not smoking. Nonetheless, how much do we really know about e-cigarettes? What are e-cigarettes? An E-cigarette […]
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Men’s health awareness is an important topic to be highlighted. There is often a stigma around men seeking medical attention for existing health-related problems. This blog post highlights some of the common illnesses in the male population which are important to regularly screen for.
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The pelvic floor is a dome-shaped structure made up of muscles and other connective tissues which stretch like a hammock from the pubic bone to the coccyx and across the ischial tuberosities (sitting bones). The muscles and connective tissue structures which make up the pelvic floor, form the base of the core muscles and separate […]
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We rarely think about how important our ankles are in ensuring that we maintain an upright posture. But think about it, your ankles are part of walking, standing, running, transitioning from sitting to standing and so much more! If you have had damage to your ankle previously, you are 20-40% more likely to progress to […]
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“Ouch! There is a pain at the back of my heel”. The Achilles tendon is known to be the strongest and thickest tendon in the body. Keep reading to find out more about what can cause Achilles pain.
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In today’s world, having good mental health is not a given. Your mental health can affect your quality of life in so many ways. We live in a fast-paced world where it is always us against time. Stressors in our day-to-day lives can override any cue to relax, be present and breathe.
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Have you ever experienced pain at the side of your hip and not been able to pinpoint what it could be? Trochanteric bursitis is a common cause of lateral hip pain. It happens when the bursa of the hip becomes inflamed.
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