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How to avoid becoming a hunchback
Long hours in front of a computer or sitting at a desk force the spinal column out of its normal gentle curves into an ugly stoop. This is called hunchback or "kyphosis". Of course, the aesthetic problems are obvious. Not...
Read moreOver-training injuries
Over-training injuries are those sustained as a result of training too hard and too long so that muscles are not given sufficient time to recover. Instead of gaining strength, the muscles' performance levels weaken and injury may result. It is...
Read moreSprained ankle: Using ice
Most people who sprain their ankle know of the RICE protocol; Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate - and they apply it at the first sign of pain and swelling. This is a smart thing to do because ice if applied early...
Read moreDry Needling
The word acupuncture comes from the Latin word for needle (acus) and it means “puncturing of bodily tissue for the relief of pain”. Physiotherapy use of acupuncture in the form of dry needling is often confused with the Eastern medicine...
Read moreFootball injuries
Football injuries can arise from direct trauma, overuse, environmental conditions and the physical shape of the player. Many football injuries involve the knees, ankles, shins and the groin. These injuries, while not life-threatening, may lead to fatal conditions, and for...
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