Cheating in exercise Importance of proper technique for maximum benefit. The word “cheating” always has negative connotations, whether it’s cheating on an exam, cheating on a spouse or cheating on your taxes. And with all of the above, you will eventually have to pay for your misdeeds. Exercise is no different. When a you cheat […]
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Leave a Comment: (0) →The aging athlete We have all seen them – the distinguished looking man or woman with perfect build, erect posture and agile movements. Without anyone telling us, we assume that person is an athlete. Then there is the other person, still famous, but with bulging abdomen, stooping shoulders and imperfect gait. He is also an […]
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Back pain – physiotherapy or chiropractor? Back pain is a very common problem. 8 out of 10 people will have some form of back pain during their lives. For some it is acute problem brought on by an injury, but for some it is a chronic long-term condition that never seems to go away. Both […]
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Leave a Comment: (0) →Watch your posture: Computer use In our high tech society, many people spend hours sitting before the computer, and suffer from back and neck pain as a result. A poorly designed workstation can contribute not only to loss of productive time because of aches and pains, but also errors, some of them costly. By making […]
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Leave a Comment: (0) →Sports and physiotherapy – like horse and carriage It is true; where there are sports there will always be physiotherapy. The reason being that athletes are always being injured, and when this happens they need physiotherapy. It is that simple. Athletes love their sport, but one thing they can do without is being sidelined by […]
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Leave a Comment: (0) →Swimming for fitness Are you looking for a fun, easy way to boost your metabolism, improve fitness and endurance and lose weight? Then try swimming. This low-impact activity provides aerobic benefits for young and old and can be done all year round if you have access to a heated, indoor pool. Many people who suffer […]
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Leave a Comment: (0) →Immediate action following an injury: RICE You know when an injury occurs. There may be pain, swelling, bruising or even bleeding. This is due to the tissue damage causing bleeding in the small blood vessels. However the body often overreacts to sudden injury resulting in more inflammatory fluid accumulating than is necessary for healing. This […]
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