Movement Therapy by Mira Boeyens Should I be doing yoga or pilates, is one superior over the other… and what is actually the difference between the two? Firstly, both yoga and pilates is for everyone, from complete beginners to advanced gurus. However, there are some differences that’s noteworthy, especially if you are recovering from an […]
In line with this month's recipe, I want to give an important mention to optimising our protein intake. Much of our body is made of proteins, especially bones and muscles so when we're recovering from an injury I think this is one of the key nutrition changes we can make. The majority of people eat […]
Calf muscle strains are one of the most common lower limb muscle injuries in addition to hamstring and groin strains. They occur commonly in sports which involve high-speed running or high volumes of running and acceleration and deceleration forces, although they can also occur in the general population with less intense activity. It is unsurprising […]
Physiotherapist and Health Coach Kirsten Rose suggests a yummy breakfast idea that is great, especially if you are trying to build muscle mass. Good news is that it is quick to make and the whole family will love it. Serves 1, Prep time 5 minutes, Cook time 10 minutes What you need; 1/4 cup egg […]
What is the ACL? Knee injuries, in addition to ankle injuries, are among the most prevalent sports injuries. The anterior cruciate ligament is one of the knee’s primary stabilisers and performs a key role in reducing rotational forces on the knee joint. It also acts to reduce anterior (forwards) movement of the tibia (shin bone) […]
By Mark Quinn, Masters Physiotherapist Ankle sprain is one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries. A recent analysis of the research has shown that females are at a higher risk of sustaining an ankle sprain compared with males and children compared with adolescents and adults. Indoor and court sports are the highest risk activity but […]
Written by Bryce Hatton, Massage Therapist Massage – it is something many is us think about but fewer actually do on a regular basis. There are many reasons people have for not getting regular massages from – “I don’t have time” through to “Is it really worth doing?” and “I don’t know if will be […]
The first thing to recognise here is that pain isn’t just a physical thing, it's also an emotional and psychological response to keep us safe from harm.
HOW DO I GIVE MY HIPS & KNEES THE BEST CHANCE OF SURVIVAL? Osteoarthritis is the medical name for the changes which happen in a joint with age. In most people, this process plays out as a natural part of aging, and is really nothing to worry about (no more so than grey hair and […]
