Celebrating Women’s health
This year’s theme for International Women’s day is each for Equal. An equal world is an enabled world. This day is a time for women around the world to commemorate their struggles and celebrate their achievements.
2020 - It’s time to finally address your Back Pain
It’s the beginning of a New Year and new decade, perhaps a great time to finally improve your back pain. Back pain is one of the most common complaints we see here in the Clinic.
Common physical problems from standing at work all day
As with any other posture or position, extended periods of standing can result in aches, pains and the body feeling tired. Standing is usually worse when you have to stand in the one spot or on a hard surface.
Common Physical Problems from Sitting at a Desk
Recently is has become a well-known idea that sitting for long periods at work can have a negative effect on our health and well-being. With many jobs in the work place based at a desk this is becoming more prevalent.
Getting back to regular exercise after retirement for men
Physical activity does not have to be strenuous. The level best suited for retired man is described as ‘moderate intensity’, practiced for at least 30 minutes on five or more days of every week.
Role of physiotherapy in geriatrics
A physiotherapist has a key role in enabling older people to maximise their bodies potential to enhance mobility and independence. The aim of geriatric physiotherapy is to improve a patient’s quality of life and prolong independence.
Dry needling
Dry needling is a therapeutic technique using filament needles to release trigger points, which are taut bands in muscles. Dry needling is sometimes referred to as Western Acupuncture.
How to Avoid Common Injuries During a Marathon
Here are some of the common injuries and complaints that we often see in the clinic. Especially, leading up to the marathon; Calf muscle strain or overuse, Gluteal tendinopathy, Lower back pain, Achilles tendon pain & Shin splints.