One of the most common complaints that bring people to the physiotherapy clinic is low back pain or pain in the lumbar region. In some people, it may be a sudden onset after lifting or bending, or it may be a chronic condition with frequent flare-ups. Lumbar stabilisation involves strengthening your core stabilising muscles to …
Activities such as running, jumping, jogging or playing a sport may be extremely difficult for some people. If you are pregnant, have just given birth, are elderly or recovering from illness or injury, you may have to resort to low-impact exercise to keep fit. Your doctor may have even cautioned you about doing anything strenuous. …
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Knee pain is a common reason for seeking physiotherapy. Because of its location, function and anatomy, the knee is more susceptible to injury than any other joint. The knee is made up of bones, tissue, ligaments and tendons, all of which are covered with a layer of cartilage, which wears thin as we age. These …
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Most people will suffer from back pain at some stage in their life. Overwork, injury, poor posture or poor physical condition can all lead to back pain. Some people suffer from chronic back pain and have resigned themselves to accepting this as their fate, however with the help of physiotherapy, back pain can be eliminated. …
Joint mobilisation is a “hands-on” physiotherapy technique commonly used in a clinical setting to improve the range of movement of a joint to lessen stiffness and pain. The technique involves small movements performed by the physiotherapist in an oscillating manner on the joints, Before commencing joint mobilisation, the physiotherapist will determine if it is a …
When a physiotherapist manipulates a joint, it means we take the joint to its end of range and then we perform a quick thrust movement to which takes the joint past its normal range of movement. The reason behind passively manipulating joints is that it is an effective way to “free up” an acute locked …
You must have seen athletes warming up before their competitions. Why do they do it? Well, it has multiple benefits. If you have ever struggled with muscle soreness after exercise, maybe it was because you skipped the warm-up. The warm-up depends on the sport, your ages and level of activity. However, at a minimum you …
For many people, ageing is associated with a decline in strength, flexibility and vitality. Also, illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, high blood pressure, diabetes and a host of others usually appear with increasing age. Nowadays, many people are discovering that exercise can provide relief or stave off these negative offshoots of ageing. Research …
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In recent years, several national governments have moved away from traditional food pyramid models to more accessible food “plates”. By clarifying daily nutritional requirements and supporting claims with detailed website information, the governments hope to counter some of the disturbing health trends within its population. However, there are many alternatives to government-directed nutrition that may …
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Our fast-paced, hectic, post-modern society often forces personal nutrition to the backburner. This is unfortunate, since neglecting basic dietary requirements will hurt your work productivity, your physical and mental well-being and your ability to perform both basic and complex lifestyle chores. In the 1970s, governments sought a simplified way to present basic nutritional guidelines to …
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