By Farida Visram, CNP At 55, I have come to appreciate that embedded in every challenge is an opportunity. Woven into the fabric of life, challenges stimulate and re-ignite our innate capacity for resourcefulness, resilience and innovation, paving the way for a fresh perspective and…

How to Stretch Properly? While there are many benefits to be gained from effective stretching, employing an improper technique can actually result in injury. Here are some tips and guidelines for you to follow when stretching: Warm up first with an activity such as walking…

Tendons are found all over the body and while you may know a little about them, you might be surprised to learn a few of these facts. Tendons can be found at the ends of muscles. Tendons are simply connective tissues that attach muscles to…

It is a well-accepted fact that smoking is bad for our health, however the effects of smoking are often far more complex than we realize. Healthcare professionals often suggest ceasing smoking prior to surgery or following an injury as it can significantly impact how long…

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. It is unclear exactly what the…

Every profession has a unique perspective of life that can only be achieved from years of experience in that area. Here are three things that experience has taught your physio: Problems that seem to arise for “no reason” are usually a result of disuse or…

Why are workplace injuries so common? When we’re at work, we often find ourselves doing the same task for hours on end. The more specialized our job is, the more likely this is to be true. The human body is designed to move and perform…

Technology has changed our lives dramatically, and while it has made many difficult tasks much easier, it’s also made it much easier to be lazy. Here we identify a few key moments where you can sneak some exercise into your daily routine.  Boiling the kettle:…

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