So, I was originally going to write about exercise for the 20’s, 30’s 40’s, etc., but with the increasing rise in childhood obesity, I am going to start from Childhood. Exercise benefits all humans, able bodied, physically challenged, young and old. One of the best things someone can do for themselves is to get into a regular routine from there early years.
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Read MoreContinuing on from last week’s blog and down the kinetic chain, let us talk about foot and ankle running injuries. Like the hip and the knee, the foot and ankle take 3-4 times bodyweight when running and are therefore prone to injury. There are many different injuries around the foot and ankle but today I will focus on three of the most common ones.
Read MoreLast week I discussed common running injuries around the hip. This week I will focus on some common injuries around the knee. The knee, like the hip, is a weight bearing joint and approximately 3-4 times the force that goes through the knee with walking, goes through the knee with running. Injuries around the knee tend to be from muscle imbalances but other factors can be contributing.
Read MoreOne of my patients years ago said to me: “there are two things guaranteed with running, you will lose weight and you will get injured”. So, so true. In my 32 years of being a physiotherapist, I have seen many running injuries. This week I will focus on common hip injuries and what to do for them.
Read MoreYou know life isn’t always ideal and many times we are rushed and short for time.
Don’t worry you can still get quality fitness in. Below are six strength training exercises you can do to get a full body workout when time is tight:
Read MoreTime is flying by and, lo and behold, Thanksgiving is around the corner. It is a great chance to celebrate and visit with family and if you only have one dinner then it is not so bad but in this day of blended families, there could be two or more dinners. Below are some suggestions for getting through Thanksgiving without losing fitness or gaining weight.
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