Scoliosis is defined as a deviation of the normal vertical line of the spine. It is considered a 3-dimensional condition as it consists of a lateral curvature along with rotation of the vertebrae. When diagnosed as scoliosis the curvature of the spine is at 10 degrees. Approximately 80% of cases are idiopathic, the other 20%
When you are walking down the chemist or supermarket aisles you may notice the hundreds of different supplements available. You can be forgiven for thinking you NEED supplements, but do you really? So let’s break it down Taking Supplements is a good idea for someone who has A deficiency (e.g. iron deficient) Additional needs (e.g.
What is Arthritis? Arthritis is a formal way of referring to joint pain or joint disease. It is not a singular disease Occurs primarily in load-bearing areas Occurs primarily in articular cartilage (diarthrodial joints) Occurs more in women than men – 9.7% women, 5.9% men (1.6million) Arthritis can be broken into 4 categories 4 Categories:
“Criteria for Return to Running after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Scoping Review”, reviewed by Mick Hughes (@mickhughes.physio) Background/Objective: There is a lack of high-quality information regarding when ACLR (Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction) patients can return to running (RTR) The primary purpose was to find out what criteria are used in the clinical decision making
Dry needling is a technique of inactivating trigger points through the insertion of a needle into a tight band of muscle until a twitch response occurs. Trigger points are a common symptom of myofascial pain and are defined as a point within a taut/tight band of muscle that is tender/sore to touch. A trigger point
Is Coffee Bad For My Health? Ahhhh Coffee! In all honesty, it is my favorite type of beverage, so much so that in my graduating class I was voted as the person that drinks coffee like its a food group (trust me, I have the certificate to prove it!). So I felt that in order
Pilates for Men When confronted with the suggestion of a Pilates class, the reaction of many men is a combination of shock and bemusement before the misnomer “Pilates is for girls!” is declared. It’s true: most participants in classes are women, but that certainly does not mean that men cannot, or should not, practice Pilates.
What is Podiatry and how can it help? I want to help clear up any confusion many of us have regarding Podiatrists. When I tell people I am a Podiatrist, I always get asked what a Podiatrist actually does. I hope by the end of reading this you will be far more aware of what a
Why exercise is proven to improve Bone Mineral Density? Over 1 million Australians have osteoporosis, a condition in which an individual’s bones become fragile, and are therefore at a higher risk of fractures. Osteopenia, or low bone density, is when the density of a person’s bones falls between normal ranges and diagnosed osteoporosis. Areas commonly
What are the most common summer Injuries? Whether it’s chasing after those New Year’s goals, getting back into the summer sport and activities or just relaxing during the holidays, it’s important to watch out for those common summer injuries. These often include injuries to the shoulders, knees and lower back. Shoulder injuries are commonly seen
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