IMPROVED PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE Warming up primes your body for the physical demands of exercise. It gradually increases your heart rate, raises body temperature, and increases blood flow to your muscles. This preparation helps to optimize your physical performance by improving muscle elasticity, joint flexibility, and coordination. By engaging in a warm-up routine, you set the…
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Comprehensive Assessment A thorough assessment by a skilled physiotherapist is the first step in fall prevention. They will evaluate your strength, balance, gait, posture, and mobility to identify any areas of concern. This assessment helps in determining the underlying factors contributing to your fall risk and allows for the development of a tailored treatment plan….
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The Science Behind Post-Exercise Soreness Delayed onset muscle soreness occurs as a result of microscopic damage to muscle fibers. When you engage in strenuous or unfamiliar physical activities, such as weightlifting, running, or intense sports, your muscles are subjected to stress beyond their accustomed level. This causes tiny tears in muscle fibers and results in…
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Understanding Chronic Pain Chronic pain is defined as pain that persists beyond the normal healing time of an injury or illness, typically lasting for three to six months or longer. It can stem from various conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, migraines, or back pain. Unlike acute pain, which serves as a warning signal for the…
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What are ankle sprains? An ankle sprain occurs when the ligaments that hold the ankle joint together are stretched or torn. This usually happens when the ankle is twisted, turned, or rolled in an awkward way. The severity of the sprain can vary from a mild stretch to a complete tear of the ligament. What…
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What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a condition where your breathing stops and starts repeatedly while you sleep. This can happen hundreds of times per night, disrupting your sleep quality and oxygen levels. There are two main types of sleep apnea: obstructive and central. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the more common type that…
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Keep your dog on a short leash While it is tempting to allow a very long leash when walking so your dog has more freedom to move around, this is not recommended. The longer the leash, the longer distance your dog has to build up speed and momentum when it is running. By the time…
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Why do Physiotherapists prescribe you exercises? The simple answer to it is the exercises is a treatment. Most injuries or conditions that you have are usually caused by some kind of muscle imbalance or a disfunctional movement pattern. The exercises we prescribe is used as a means to treat those imbalances and correct your movement…
Weight Loss is a linear process This is definitely false. It is normal for your body weight to fluctuate. Some days you may be carrying more water or food in your body, and hence you will weigh more than other days. This is especially true for women whose menstrual cycle cause the body’s water content…
Diet This may seem like a cliche, but your diet makes a big difference to how long your sporting career will last. While you don’t have to go to the extreme of eating healthy food all the time, reducing your fat intake and taking in food that give you quick boosts in energy help you…
