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By Nicole Casazza What is Knee Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease and is the most common type of arthritis. It occurs when the cartilage, a smooth, protective tissue that cushions the ends of bones in the joint, begins to break down. This can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness, leading to a…
DetailsWHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CLINICAL & FITNESS PILATES By Kirsty Gilbert CLINICAL PILATES EXERCISE Clinical pilates exercise is the prescription of an exercise program by a physiotherapist, which is designed to help the individual rehabilitate an injury, reduce pain, or improve another aspect of their athletic performance – just to name a few benefits!…
DetailsField hockey is a demanding sport that requires a combination of endurance and explosive movements such as quick directional changes and efforts of high-speed running. Unfortunately, hamstring injuries are a common injury among field hockey players and can significantly impact their playing time and performance. This blog looks to provide valuable insights into prevention strategies…
DetailsWith the weather beginning to warm up many of us are starting to lace up the running shoes. However, with this return to running can also come injuries. A common running injury is Achilles tendinopathy, or as it is more traditionally known, Achilles tendonitis. The term tendinopathy essentially means ‘disorder of the tendon’ and although…
DetailsAre you part of the ‘Heads Down tribe’? The APA recently released an article about the “Heads down tribe” and the effects of using smartphones and electronic devices on neck pain and posture. This is something we are seeing more often than not, especially in young people. A sedentary lifestyle and lack of exercise is…
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