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Arthritic complaints
One of the major complaints in patients seeking the help of a physiotherapist is arthritis. There are over 100 types of arthritis, but the two most common types are rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA). Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease...
Read moreIs physiotherapy painful?
Some people are under the misconception that physiotherapy is painful, and for this reason, they may shy away from seeking treatment. Others confuse it with other medical interventions which are painful. The truth is that physiotherapy aims to relieve pain...
Read moreGardening safely
Gardening is one of those activities that can be both relaxing and energising. A pleasant form of exercise, combined with the satisfaction of growing your own flowers, fruits and vegetables, makes gardening a favourite hobby for many people. However, to...
Read moreWhen exercise results are slow
Maybe it’s a new year’s resolution or you want to get into shape for some exciting event (e.g. weddings, summer vacation, sports competitions, etc.). You’ve started training hard at the gym, or so you thought. Despite your best efforts, workout...
Read moreSoft tissue injury prevention
Soft tissue is the name given to muscles, tendons, ligaments and skin. All of these tissues can be injured as we go through the normal business of life, however, in some cases, a single forceful movement can damage the soft...
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