Health information & research
10 Sep A focus on… Common Running Injuries
Posted at 11:09h in Health information & research
Running is a great way to stay in shape, manage stress and increase your overall wellbeing, however it’s not without it’s drawbacks. While being a low risk activity, there are a few injuries that commonly affect runners. As running is a repetitive impact activity, most...
04 Aug Why Is Good Posture So Important?
Health care professionals seem to constantly be talking about posture. While many people take away the message that they should “stand up straighter” the truth about what good posture is and why you should aim to have it is a little more complicated.
04 Aug A focus on… Tips For Preventing Workplace Injuries
Posted at 12:31h in Health information & research
Many injuries occur in workplaces everyday, here are some easy tips to follow to avoid them!...
08 Jul Finding Time for Incidental Exercise
Finding Time for Incidental Exercises can be a lot easier than it seems!
08 Jul A focus on… Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome)
Posted at 03:38h in Health information & research
Runners’ knee is a common disorder characterized by pain at the front of the knee during activities that require frequent and repetitive bending of the knee....
05 Jun Things to Avoid When You Have Back Pain
Back pain is such a common experience that it is estimated up to 80% of adults will have at least one severe episode of back pain in their lifetime.
05 Jun A focus on… Plantar Fasciitis
Posted at 00:28h in Health information & research
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of pain at the rear of the foot. The plantar fascia is a fibrous tissue that originates on the heel bone and inserts into the toes, helping to provide stability and support to the arches of the foot....
07 May How To Beat Post-Workout Soreness
Most of us are familiar with the post-exercise soreness that comes after a particularly strenuous exercise session. This pain, which is usually accompanied by stiffness and weakness, is often referred to as Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, abbreviated to DOMS.
07 May A focus on… Shoulder Dislocations
Posted at 20:07h in Health information & research
The shoulder is an amazing joint with incredible flexibility. It doesn’t attach directly to the spine, like the hip joint; instead, it is held to the body through a complicated system of musculature and indirectly by the collarbone (clavicle) to the front of the...