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The benefits of proper posture

Good posture demonstrates confidence, vitality, and overall well-being. As we age, our posture tends to deteriorate, resulting in drooped shoulders and a rounded back. Our modern lifestyles are also a big contributor to bad posture. However, it is possible to prevent bad posture (and possibly improve it) as you grow older. A “neutral” spine is the foundation of good posture…

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Quadriceps injuries

The quadriceps are the four large muscles at the front of the upper leg that help to stabilise the knee and hip and allow movement. The rectus femoris is the most commonly injured because of its location at the front of the muscle. The most common type of injury is a…

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Hand and wrist injuries

One of the most commonly seen wrist injuries is carpal tunnel syndrome. This is a condition where the median nerve which supplies the hand becomes compressed. Wrist pain, numbness and tingling are the usual signs of carpal tunnel syndrome. The primary causes are sprains, strains or fractures and repetitive use of the wrist. The condition is more common in women and diabetics. Therapeutic measures include…

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Groin injuries

Symptoms of a groin strain are sudden sharp groin pain, localised bruising or swelling and an inability to squeeze the legs together. In severe cases, walking may be difficult. As with all muscle tears, physiotherapy intervention is always recommended and greatly beneficial.

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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the four main ligaments in the knee. It binds the back of the thigh bone (femur) to the front of the shin bone (tibia). If the ACL is damaged the knee becomes unstable and may feel like it is “giving way”. ACL injury is very common and mostly occurs in sports that involve a pivoting (twisting)action of the knee such as skiing, football, netball, soccer, basketball and gymnastics. Women are significantly more vulnerable to ACL injuries because…

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Plantar fasciitis

This type of foot injury causes pain at the bottom of the heel and is mostly felt after waking in the morning but as it worsens the heel becomes painful during any weight bearing activity such as walking…

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Hamstring strain

The hamstring is found along the back of the thigh and comprises of a group of muscles that extend the hip (backwards movement of the leg) and flex (bend) the knee. A hamstring strain, sometimes called a pulled hamstring, is very common in sports that involve sprinting such as football, rugby and hockey and it most often occurs at the junction of the muscle and its tendon.

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