Balance is often described as “the body’s ability to distribute its weight to remain upright and steady”. Our ability to adjust our body segments to unstable surfaces or perturbations is crucial to our daily living and interacting with our environment. For an athlete, it is crucial to have joint stability in order to adjust the…
Multiple Sclerosis is a neurological condition which effects the function of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). An impaired immune response causes inflammation of the myelin sheath that surrounds the neural pathways which insulate the nerve fibres; resulting in multiple lesions and scarring. The myelin sheaths act as a conductive tissue to enhance…
What is the rotator cuff? The rotator cuff refers to a group of 4 muscles (and tendons) located in the shoulder complex. These muscles include the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis. These muscles all originate from the scapula (shoulder blade) and insert onto the humerus (long bone in upper arm). So why is it…
We have all heard how much exercise can help you with your weight, bone density, mobility, balance, mood and mental health. But how does it help with sleep? There have been studies that have looked into this such as High Self Perceived Exercise Before Bed, Tai Chi for Sleep Quality in Older People Or…
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease where the cartilage of the bones wears down as a result of years of loading on the joint. A common site for osteoarthritis is in the knee, and weight bearing activities such as walking, running, climbing upstairs are impacted and we may avoid these activities. As we avoid these…
Stress is a biological response the body undergoes when dealing with a fight or flight situation. It is the body’s protective mechanism against threatening situations. When you experience stress, various hormones are released within the body so that the appropriate organs can respond to the change in environment. Common symptoms of stress are an elevated…
Office ergonomics is often something that we don’t think about, however, the way in which you setup your office can have large heath and productivity ramifications. It doesn’t matter if you are at your desk for an hour or 8 hours a day, a poorly setup desk and office space can severely impact your health…
Chronic pain can be quite a debilitating condition for many however with the right treatment, symptoms can be managed and controlled. Chronic pain is the defined as the development of persistent pain symptoms extending over a period greater than 3 months. It can result from a number of conditions and injuries, and can affect the…
Everyone is familiar with the unpleasant feeling of muscle stiffness and soreness from a good day of exercise. Many get worried that they have injured themselves whilst others will continue exercising. When we complete a bout of exercise (specifically resistance training), high tensile forces damage the muscle fibres and connective tissues. This results in inflammation…
We all lead busy lives and sometimes it can be hard to find time to set aside to participate in physical activities. When thinking about exercise or physical activity, majority of us visualise partaking in an exercise program whether it be gym or home- based, walking / running around the block or even participating in…