Back pain can be hugely debilitating for people and there are a lot of myths about back pain and so we wanted to share with you 10 things you need...
In the pursuit of health, physical well-being is undoubtedly a cornerstone. However, injuries, surgeries, or chronic conditions can pose significant challenges to our mobility, function and overall health. This is...
ITB friction syndrome (or Ilio-tibial band friction syndrome) is a relatively common overuse injury seen predominantly in runners. It can be felt as localised pain on the outside of the...
Soft Tissue Therapy is the management, manipulation, and rehabilitation of soft tissues of the body including muscles, tendons, and ligaments. It is applicable not just to sports people but to...
Endometriosis & Pelvic Exercise As Spring is round the corner so is March and this is a time to highlight Endometriosis, a painful disorder in which tissue similar to the...
February is Raynaud’s Awareness month and so we wanted to highlight some information regarding this phenomenon. Raynaud’s is where your blood stops flowing properly to your fingers and toes. This...
Exercise and physical activity can improve bone strength and the associated risk of falls, which may offer benefits in the prevention and management of osteoporosis. However, uncertainty about the types...
What is your Grip Strength and why is it important? You may think that grip strength is solely related to your hand function but research shows that it can actually...
In a world of increasing technology, wearable devices can be used to track health and wellness. These devices have come a long way since the simple pedometers for step counting....
What is RED-S? Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) is a condition that has been gaining attention and awareness in recent years across elite and recreational sporting populations. RED-S was...
Introduction: What is Diastasis Recti? Diastasis recti is a condition that occurs when the rectus abdominis muscles separate due to the stretching of the connective tissue, leaving a gap in...
It’s that time of year! We are all familiar with the new challenges winter brings to our wellness journey. The nights draw in and the temperature drops, making it tempting...
How It Started …Three years ago I started to get knee pain. I went to a sports and exercise doctor who I had been seeing for a glute med problem...
It is that time of year, there has been an increase of activity over the past few months with the pre- season training for university sports, the start of the...
What is Prehab?In the world of healthcare, the terms ‘prehabilitation’ and ‘prehab’ are becoming more prominent.What do they mean, and why are they important? Well, Prehabilitation or prehab refers to...
Introduction: Cancer is a formidable adversary, affecting millions of lives worldwide. The scary statistic is that 1 in 2 of us will have cancer at some point in our life....
Behavioural change in health refers to deliberate actions that relate to our health and well being. This process involves adopting new positive habits or modifying existing habits to reduce the...
Introduction: In our quest for a long and fulfilling life, it’s crucial to distinguish between two vital concepts: life span and health span. While both terms sound similar, they have...
Introduction: Pregnancy is a beautiful but sometimes challenging journey. The third trimester brings you one step closer to meeting your little one. It’s also a time when your body goes...
When it comes to exercise, we often think of intense cardio sessions or weightlifting as the key to achieving our fitness goals. However, there is a hidden gem to exercise...
