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Stretching to improve flexibility
Stretching is a proven way to improve flexibility or range-of-motion; the amount of movement available in a joint. From most basic of everyday activities such as dressing, reaching overhead or bending to pick up items from the floor to complicated...
Read moreGetting good sleep
Along with good eating habits and regular exercise, getting proper sleep is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, many people discount the importance of a good night’s sleep, even though there are important physical and psychological reasons for getting...
Read moreLearning to recognise and cope with the stresses in your life
People experience a wide array of stresses at home, at work, and play. While a certain level of life stress is normal, even beneficial as a reaction to positive events (e.g. wedding, the birth of a child, vacation, etc.), too...
Read moreManaging headaches through physiotherapy
Headaches have become so common in our society that we often make light of them, but for the person who suffers from them frequently, this condition can be a real pain. Most ordinary headaches can be managed with over-the-counter drugs,...
Read moreRotator cuff exercises for reducing pain
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...
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