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What does the research say? Though we say knee pain, the actual condition in question here is arthritis. So the question becomes, does weather affect arthritic pain? The research behind this is inconclusive at best. The result of a recent study says that temperature doesn’t actually play a big role in arthritic knee pain. Humidity…

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…

What is Dead Hang? Benefits of Dead Hang: Improved grip strength Whilst performing a dead hang, you are holding onto a bar and hanging your body weight off it. Thus, it is an excellent way to improve your grip strength, which is important for many daily activities, such as carrying heavy objects or opening jars….

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…

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…

What is Tension Headache? Tension headache is the most common type of headache. Stress and muscle tension around the neck and shoulders are often factors in these headaches. They do cause a steady ache and tend to affect both sides of the head. Tension headaches may be chronic, occurring often, or every day. Triggers of…

What is Sinusitis? How Physio Can Help in Sinusitis? Physiotherapy is a non-invasive plan of treatment. Currently, the scientific evidence about the effects of physiotherapy treatment towards sinusitis is still limited but to some extent, such therapeutic exercise can help in reducing symptoms of sinusitis. Here are some physiotherapy techniques that can help with sinusitis:…

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…

How Physio Help My Menstrual Cramps? Muscle cramping typically occurs just before or during menstruation and is felt in the lower back, abdomen, and hips. Physiotherapy can help relieve the cramps through the treatments below. 1. Heat Pack Heat pack are beneficial for pain relief because it increases circulation and helps to relax cramped or…

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…