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Simple Exercises For Plantar Fasciitis Sufferers
In an earlier post, we discussed on what plantar fasciitis is about, including the causes, symptoms and treatment options available. If you think you might be sufferring from plantar fasciitis, read on and find out more about the exercises that you can do to help ease the pain in your foot! Read more » Read More →
Sports Injury
Simple Exercises For Plantar Fasciitis SufferersIn an earlier post, we discussed on what plantar fasciitis is about, including the causes, symptoms and treatment options available. If you think you might be sufferring from plantar fasciitis, read on and find out more about the exercises that you can do to help ease the pain in your foot!
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We’ve Heard So Much of the ‘CORE’, What About the ‘SLINGS’?Ever wondered how a belly-dancer is able to move and control her hips effortlessly to the rhythm? She will need to have good control of her lower spine, pelvis and its supporting muscles systems, in particular the “myofascial slings".
Peripheral Joints
Simple Exercises For Plantar Fasciitis SufferersIn an earlier post, we discussed on what plantar fasciitis is about, including the causes, symptoms and treatment options available. If you think you might be sufferring from plantar fasciitis, read on and find out more about the exercises that you can do to help ease the pain in your foot!
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Sway Back No MoreDo you stand or walk like a limbo rocker? If yes, you may have sway back. Apart from slouching, sway back is another common bad posture that leads to back pain. Like most posture problems, it is easily correctable by treating and preventing its contributing factors.
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We’ve Heard So Much of the ‘CORE’, What About the ‘SLINGS’?
Ever wondered how a belly-dancer is able to move and control her hips effortlessly to the rhythm? She will need to have good control of her lower spine, pelvis and... Read more »
Spasmodic TorticollisSpasmodic torticollis (ST) is also called cervical dystonia. Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder characterised by involuntary muscle spasms and sustained... Read more »
Sway Back No More
Do you stand or walk like a limbo rocker? If yes, you may have sway back. Apart from slouching, sway back is another common bad posture that leads to back pain.... Read more »
Sports Injuries
3D Medical Animation of a Rotator Cuff SurgeryThis is a good video following up our earlier article on Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Also here is another excellent video on Shoulder Impingment. ... Read more »
Plantar Fasciitis - Pain In The Heel!
What is plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a term given for the painful and inflamed flat, fibrous band of tissue (also known as the plantar fascia or plantar... Read more »
Ankle Replacement Surgery
An ankle replacement surgery is where the joints of the ankle are fitted with a prosthesis or an implant to replace the existing worn out joints. It is usually recommended... Read more »
Peripheral Joints
Plantar Fasciitis - Pain In The Heel!What is plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a term given for the painful and inflamed flat, fibrous band of tissue (also known as the plantar fascia or plantar... Read more »
Ankle Replacement SurgeryAn ankle replacement surgery is where the joints of the ankle are fitted with a prosthesis or an implant to replace the existing worn out joints. It is usually recommended... Read more »
Achilles Tendinopathy
Pain in the back of the heel is a very common complaint amongst athletes whose sports require quick, sudden movements. This pain is due to the sudden, forceful pull... Read more »
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