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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Feb
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…
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What happens to our body during long flights Being cooped up in a metal tin at 30,000 feet has its drawbacks. One of them is that you’re likely experiencing very mild oxygen deprivation. The plane usually has pressurized air, but it will still simulate air at about 6,000 to 8,000 feet. In long flights, this…
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Types of esports injuries As a Counter-Strike player, albeit a bad one, I have had instances where I felt numbness in my fingers after a gaming session. Sometimes I have also felt pain in my elbow from using my mouse for a prolonged period of time. These are common symptoms of esports injuries. However, there…
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Communicate The very first thing to do is of course to talk to your partner about it. Having an open communication with your partner helps a lot in reducing any tension. You need to let them know that what they may perceive as loss of interest, is actually your fear of triggering your back pain…
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Why Vocal Physiotherapy Vocal production is something that is affected by multiple factors. It is not only the vibration of your vocal chords. It is the coordination of your breathing, posture, and muscle activation. As such if any of these is out of sync, then you may have some problems with your vocal production. In…
