History of Lateral Epicondylagia
Lateral Epicondylalgia Lateral epicondylalgia is an overuse injury due to repetitive manual tasks that involve hand manipulation. It is more common in populations that have a sudden change in load making “tennis elbow” prevalent in amateur tennis players. Symptoms It is characterized by pain and point tenderness over the lateral epicondyle where the common […]
Shin Splints
Shins splints or (Medial tibial stress syndrome) is a lower limb problem that causes pain, discomfort, and reduction in ankle range of motion that is common with athletes who participate in sports that require running, jumping, or professions that require lots of walking (especially seen with military personnel). What are the symptoms? The symptoms […]
Tendinopathy
Do you experience pain whilst engaging in activities or work that require repetitive motion? You might have tendinopathy What is tendinopathy? Tendinopathy may present in areas of strain where no clear mechanism or injury has taken places like a fracture, strain, or other inflammatory condition. There might be a restriction in movement, local tenderness […]
Nutrition in Pregnancy – Protein
Nutrition during the prenatal and perinatal period Nutrition profoundly influences fetal development and maturation that can be often overlooked whilst engaging in our busy day-to-day tasks. We all know the swan Eating appropriately but what do the benefits entail? Macronutrients in the correct amount may ensure a healthy, well-developing bub and attribute to mum’s overall […]
Nutrition in Pregnancy – Folate
Nutrition during the prenatal and perinatal period Nutrition profoundly influences fetal development and maturation that can be often overlooked whilst engaging in our busy day-to-day tasks. We all know the swan song of taking ‘daily vitamins and folic acid tablets’ but what do the benefits entail? Vitamins and minerals in the correct amount may ensure […]
Simple tips to help with neck pain at home
It is estimated that one in three adults will experience neck pain at least once in their lives. In most cases it eases by itself but in some cases in can lead to stiffness in neck and shoulders and even neck related headaches. Over the past two years, we have moved our offices to our […]
The Lymphatic System Series
Part 1: General understanding of the Structure and Purpose Purpose What is the lymphatic system? An integral component to regulating the functioning of our body, yet a topic misunderstood by the general population. This blog aims to create a better understanding for the general community on how the lymphatic system works. You may have heard […]
Nutrition during the Prenatal and Perinatal Period – Iron
Nutrition profoundly influences fetal development and maturation that can be often overlooked whilst engaging in our busy day-to-day tasks. We all know the swan song of taking ‘daily vitamins and Iron intake’ but what do the benefits entail? Vitamins and minerals in the correct amount may ensure a healthy, well-developing bub and attribute to mum’s […]
When you have one-sided neck pain, how would it influence other parts of your body?
When you have one-sided neck pain, how would it influence other parts of your body?? If you have neck pain on one side, you might be able to imagine that the flexibility and strength of your affected side could be worse than the other. However, do you think that your other parts of the body, such as the opposite shoulder or neck would remain healthy? I would like to introduce an interesting article with regards to this.
What is Lymphedema?
Lymphedema refers to the impaired flow of the body’s lymphatic system. Lymph nodes are located throughout the body, and these nodes help to prevent infections and ailments. This system triggers the body’s natural healing process and flushes out toxins from the body.