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To rest or rehabilitate

Following a bout of illness or injury, the natural inclination would be to rest. Pain, loss of energy, restricted movements will all play their part in making you want to stay between the covers, however, whether you rest or rehabilitate...

Ask questions for better results

Sports injuries, breathing problems, long-term pain (e.g. arthritis) and other ailments are agonizing and frustrating. We all wish that there was some kind of "silver bullet" that could cure us in a flash. Unfortunately, there is rarely a quick fix...

Weight-related knee problems

A popular rule of thumb is that every kilo of weight loss is equivalent to four fewer kilos of pressure on a knee afflicted with joint osteoarthritis. For obese people, in particular, this can make a world of difference for...

Weight related back problems

Common sense and (increasingly) scientific studies tell us that overweight and obese people have the greatest risk of back problems and the worst recovery rate. A patient’s fear of movement and a lack of exercise are major factors that prevent...

Keep excess weight off to improve back and knee rehabilitation

There are many good reasons for you to maintain appropriate body weight, including: Easier health management Better control of risk factors (e.g. blood pressure, sugar levels, cholesterol) Improved quality of life (i.e. self-confidence, more agility) The popular Body Mass Index...