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You may have heard the saying that pregnant women “eat for two”. During pregnancy, they may also have to exercise for two. The reason being that excessive weight gain and its attendant problems can be a cause for concern in some women. Getting physiotherapy help is beneficial to a woman not only during pregnancy but afterward as well…

One of the major contributors of back, neck pain and general fatigue is poor posture. This throws the spine out of alignment and puts added strain on muscles. Over time this may lead to a change in the anatomical structure of the spine, and affect blood vessels, nerves and other organs.

Purchasing a backpack is a major undertaking, which, if not carefully approached, can result in pain and possible deformity for your child.
What are the features of a good backpack?

Chiropractic therapy manipulates the spine and muscles in order to achieve a relaxation effect as well as to help re-align misplacement that can lead to pain or is a result of an injury.
Physiotherapy uses a well-developed exercise plan and the manipulation of certain muscle groups to alleviate stress and pain from affected areas…

One of the major complaints in patients seeking the help of a physiotherapist is arthritis. There are over 100 types of arthritis, but the two most common types are rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA). Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that leads to pain, swelling and stiffness of the affected joints, as the cartilage which protects the joints…

On the surface it would appear that swimming injuries are rare compared to that of other sports. After all, swimming is touted to be one of the best and safest forms of exercise. The fact is that injuries do occur among novices as well as competitive swimmers. The main areas that are injured while swimming are the shoulders and the knees. However…

For the average woman, losing the fifteen or so kilos gained during pregnancy is strongly on her mind after giving birth. However, it takes a lot of skilful planning and willpower to sum up the motivation and fit in the time to exercise…

The rotator cuff comprises four muscles and tendons that help to stabilise the shoulder and assist in movement. The shoulder joint is a ball-and-socket joint which can be easily injured by overuse, wear and tear or excessive force. Aging may be responsible for wear and tear, while sports or athletics

Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis is a painful condition that can take months or even years to resolve. Therefore, after you are discharged from physiotherapy, you will be given a home exercise program to follow. You should be careful to do the exercises as indicated, i.e. number of repetitions, frequency etc. By doing so, you will get the utmost benefit out of the program. The following is a list of tips that will help you get the most out of your home routine.

Frozen shoulder, as the name implies, is a painful condition in which the shoulder joint becomes “frozen”, making the smallest movement almost impossible. It can result from overuse in persons over 50, but can also occur following a stroke, some accidents and other conditions. A frozen shoulder can linger from few months to as much as 3 years, and the exact cause is unknown. Physiotherapy is always ordered to treat this condition, however it has been found that posture plays a significant role in recovery…