Most people don’t even know that they have a problematic posture. Those who admit to having a poor posture often donât know what to do about it. Hence education is crucial. Correct desk and computer setup is simple and effective to avoid these potentially disabling problems.
Some people think of physiotherapists as either drill sergeants or glorified exercise coaches. However, physiotherapists are highly trained professionals who have studied the design, structure and function of bones, muscles, ligaments and joints in depth. This helps them accurately diagnose and treat conditions which restrict mobility and normal function, helping you heal better, faster and preventing recurrence of such injuries.
Lumbar lordosis is an inward curve of the spine, it is found in the small of the back, just above the waistline. The lordosis is lost whenever the lower back is âroundedâ, as usually occurs when people sit or when they bend forward. And if the lordosis is lost often or for long periods or both, lower back problems frequently result.
It’s so easy to gain weight over the holidays. Reason is plain and simple: over-indulgence in food and alcohol (and sweets). Couple this with decreased physical activity to leave behind a tiring year, and you have the perfect formula to get you way off your diet track. no wonder most new year resolutions include weight loss.
Sports and energy drinks are the craze among the teens to thirties. They are touted to improve energy and alertness. But surprisingly few people know what they really contain.
Reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke by walking regularly. It’s great cardio exercise, lowering levels of bad cholesterol while increasing levels of good cholesterol. A brisk 30-minute walk every day helps to prevent and control the high blood pressure that causes strokes.
Did you know that sitting puts more stress on your spine than standing? Office work typically involves a lot of sitting, usually in front of a computer. To avoid developing lower back problems, it’s critical to use an ergonomically designed office chair. Ergonomics is the science of workplace equipment design intended to maximize productivity by reducing fatigue and discomfort. An ergonomic chair supports your lower back and helps maintain good posture. There are many types of office chairs and…
The term ‘shin splints’ is often used by athletes to describe pain along the length of the tibia (shin pain). There are many causes of shin pain, therefore the broad term of shin splints is not in itself accurate and is now considered outdated in the medical field. Causes of shin pain include compartment syndrome, which we look at under its own heading, nerve entrapment, vascular insufficiency, inflammation and bone stress.
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. It is an irritation or inflammation of the plantar fascia — the ligament that runs from the heel to the ball of the foot. This is a strong, dense strip of tissue that supports the arch of the foot, almost like the string on an archer’s bow…
Spinal cord injury results in neurological damage below the level of the injury. In a complete injury there is loss of sensation and motor function; in an incomplete injury there is some preservation of the sensory and/or motor function below the level of the injury. The extent of dysfunction also depends on the location of the injury. For example…
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