Playing mobile games and scrolling through social media platforms may be the usual routine for most people before they can fall asleep at night. In fact, Many people have become light sleepers or insomnia nowaday due to stress, endless thoughts, screen addiction and many other reasons. You may have tried many ways to help you…
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Plank is not a fresh new exercise nowaday. We can easily see it in Pilates, Yoga and even gym sessions. As a Rehab Pilates Instructor, I have been questioned more than a thousand times on the benefits of Plank. And some of my clients would love to do a couple minutes of plank to save…
Thanks to the advancement of technology. our lives become more convenient and comfortable. However, millions of people are actually suffering from bad posture. In this article, we are going to tell all the myths about bad posture and how we can fix it. Myth 1: Bad Posture Is Just Generic Yes, having a bad posture…
Due to the current COVID-19 outbreak, many people has no choice but start to work from home. As therapists, we notice that people are prone to have discomfort around their back and shoulders. This could be due to the prolonged poor sitting posture from working from home. Instead of sitting on their office or ergonomic…
With most activities suspended due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we have been advised to stay home during the circuit breaker period. I understand that some people might choose to do nothing or just indulge in food and tidbits especially when they are binge-watching Netflix! It eventually increases the risk of a sedentary lifestyle for many…
Admit it. We all are huge fans of Plank. Although we have discussed the secret tips and benefits of plank before, certainly we should not just focus on one type of core exercises. Instead, side plank is an often overlooked abdominal workout but comes with several benefits. Therefore, we are going to talk about one…
Waking up with a stiff neck can be unexpected and inconvenient. It can quickly bring on a bad mood and make simple movements, like turning your head, painful. In this week’s blog, we will share with you some home remedies when it comes to managing the stiff neck. Causes of Stiff Neck When You Wake…
In the final post of this ACL series, we look at an important determining factor, quadriceps strength, which affects your recovery and chances of re-injuring the knee again. This is factor stands out amongst the others we have mentioned. Therefore, we will explain more about how you and your physiotherapist can address this issue. Why…
The all-dreaded wrist sprain, a very common injury seen among many from breaking their falls or other forceful impacts on the wrist. In this week’s blog, we will share with you important steps to take when it comes to managing the sprained wrist. What Is a Wrist Sprain? A wrist sprain is an injury to the…
People often come to us feeling a pain that starts in the buttock and becomes noticeable when they sit down. Sometimes, the pain even radiates down the leg. In this blog, we will share more about this disorder otherwise known as piriformis syndrome and how to fix it. What Is Piriformis Syndrome? The piriformis muscle…
