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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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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With over 15 muscles working together, the hip is one of the most mobile parts of our body. So, one can imagine, that stiffness and pain in the hip may result in an avalanche of problems.
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Warming up often flies over many people’s heads when it comes to physical activity, whether it be walking, running, strength training, cycling or swimming. Warming up can easily be seen as a waste of precious time, however, including it into your exercises can significantly improve your results.
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We can all agree that moving our bodies is important, not only for our physical well-being but for our mental and emotional well-being too. Since our population’s life expectancy has increased, we need to make sure that physical activity amongst the elderly is a priority.
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The shoulder is a unique and complex structure, capable of seven movements. An injury to it can often be challenging to riddle because the muscles are so closely related it is difficult to isolate one muscle. Apart from trauma, some of the biggest reasons for pain can be because of overusing the shoulder, or not […]
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