The expression “no pain no gain” first became popular in the 1980s among the bodybuilding community as meaning that exercise that “burns” or causes pain is the only type that brings results. This statement has been proven to be not entirely true. While some discomfort is expected with resistance training, pain can sometimes be a […]

Back pain is a very common ailment. 8 out of 10 people have some form of back pain during their lives. For some, it is acute and brought on by an injury, but for some, it is a chronic long-term condition that never seems to go away. Both acute and chronic back pain is helped

Backpacks come in many shapes, sizes, fabrics and designs. This can present a challenge to you as a parent trying to select the best one for your child. A backpack should be more than just a container for transporting books, or for making a fashion statement. Purchasing a backpack is a major undertaking, which, if

Everyone goes through a case of the blues at some time; however, when we speak of depression in physiotherapy we are referring to much more than that. Clinical depression is a worldwide problem, affecting thousands of people and sending up health care costs. Depression and anxiety often coexist, with depression manifesting itself in the form

Johnny comes home from school, throws his bag in a corner and immediately picks up his gaming console and gets to work. His next-door neighbour, Sally, has just finished dinner and is settling down in front of the television set. These two scenarios are too common in many homes today as children grow more attached

By the time you bring your precious bundle home from the hospital, you would have already examined every toe and may have some questions about the posture of his feet and legs. Out-toeing and flat feet, the most common causes of concern, are usually nothing to worry about. In-toeing may be the result of some

In our high tech society, many people spend hours sitting before the computer and suffer from back and neck pain as a result. A poorly designed workstation can contribute not only to loss of productive time because of aches and pains, but also errors, some of them costly. By making a few simple adjustments to

In this fast-paced world, it is easy to feel stressed over the demands that are placed on us. Many people suffer from depression and anxiety as a result of stress and resort to drugs – prescribed or otherwise – as a means of dealing with this problem. By making certain lifestyle changes, stress can be

The rotator cuff is the name given to a group of four muscles that stabilise the shoulder. Because of the wide range of motion of the shoulder joint, it is easily injured from overuse or wear and tear. When an injury occurs, it can be very painful and healing can be slow. Physiotherapy can help

Ankle sprains are among the most common problems seen in a physiotherapy clinic. The ankle joint, made up of several bones, tendons and ligaments is an unstable joint that is easily injured. This can happen to athletes during running or jumping, or to anyone who suddenly twists the ankle or puts an unusual amount of