Sports

Snapping Ankle

In people who recurrently sprain their ankle, it is not uncommon to hear clicking coming from the outside of their ankle. This phenomenon is commonly known as “snapping” ankle or slipping peroneal tendon. As the name suggests, the clicking sound arises from the peroneal tendons slipping in and out of the groove behind the bone sticking out on the outside of the ankle. Medically, it’s known as peroneal subluxation. Read more »

Spine

Belt Up Your Unstable SIJ

An unstable Sacro-illiac Joint (SIJ) can cause pain in the lower back and pelvic region. This happens when the core muscles surrounding it are too weak to support the SIJ. A sacroiliac support belt can help to provide support and stability to the joints during the initial stages of core stability training. Read more »

Peripheral

Self Massage for Your Neck & Shoulders

Have you ever had the burning ache in your neck and shoulders as you were working on your computer and yearn for someone to give you a nice, strong massage to ease the strain? Why wait? You can do the massage on your own now! Read more »

Workplace

Self Massage for Your Neck & Shoulders

Have you ever had the burning ache in your neck and shoulders as you were working on your computer and yearn for someone to give you a nice, strong massage to ease the strain? Why wait? You can do the massage on your own now! Read more »

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Anatomy of the Shoulder
 

The shoulder joint is perhaps one of the most complex in the human body. This animation demonstrates how the various bones, muscles, bursas come together.

 

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Sports Injuries

Anatomy of the Shoulder

The shoulder joint is perhaps one of the most complex in the human body. This animation demonstrates how the various bones, muscles, bursas come together.   ... Read more »

September 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Snapping Ankle

In people who recurrently sprain their ankle, it is not uncommon to hear clicking coming from the outside of their ankle. This phenomenon is commonly known as “snapping”... Read more »

September 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment


Spinal Conditions

Belt Up Your Unstable SIJ

An unstable Sacro-illiac Joint (SIJ) can cause pain in the lower back and pelvic region. This happens when the core muscles surrounding it are too weak to support... Read more »

September 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Warm-up Routine For Golfers - Part II

In the previous article, we looked at 6 different warm-up exercises for golfers designed by one of Australia’s respected physiotherapist, Dr Barbara Hungerford.... Read more »

September 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment


Peripheral Joints

Anatomy of the Shoulder

The shoulder joint is perhaps one of the most complex in the human body. This animation demonstrates how the various bones, muscles, bursas come together.   ... Read more »

September 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Self Massage for Your Neck & Shoulders

Have you ever had the burning ache in your neck and shoulders as you were working on your computer and yearn for someone to give you a nice, strong massage to ease... Read more »

September 28, 2008 | 2 Comments


Workplace Health

Self Massage for Your Neck & Shoulders

Have you ever had the burning ache in your neck and shoulders as you were working on your computer and yearn for someone to give you a nice, strong massage to ease... Read more »

September 28, 2008 | 2 Comments

9 Things To Take Pressure Off Your Back

Pressure Relievers Why They Work While standing to perform ordinary tasks like ironing or folding laundry, keep one foot on a small stepstool, shifting... Read more »

August 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment