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Plantar Fasciitis

One thing that can really set an individual back is foot pain. A very common source of foot pain that we see quite often is Plantar Fasciitis. What Is Plantar Fasciitis? The Plantar Fascia is a thick band of connective tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot.  It is a very important component …

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Common Surf Injuries

Common Surf Injuries Repetitive paddling movements used in both surfing and swimming can lead to shoulder impingmenets and injuries if we’re not careful. When paddling, we tend to use and strengthen the same shoulder muscles (rotator cuff muscles), whilst the muscles with the opposite action can become weaker. An imbalance in muscular strength around the …

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Back to School Checklist

With a huge range of electronic gadgets for both adults and kids there is an increasing number of chronic injury problems occuring as a result. These include neck and back pain, headaches and wrist strains. Ultimately, these can reduce the effectiveness of study time and effcetive learning at school. Things to consider include: Laptop Ergenomics: …

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How’s Your Posture?

In many cases, it is a combination of several factors that cause a person to have poor posture. Most poor posture is casued by: Excessive weight Weak muscles Muscles imbalances Laziness in paying attention to posture A poor mattress Visual Problems Feet and Back Problems Occupational Stress Poor pillow support Standing posture If a plumb …

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Basic Stretches At Home

In this season in particular, it’s important to adapt to maintain health and minimise pain. Here are a few basic stretches for prime areas of pain when spending significant time on the computer: Shoulder Roll: Stand with your arms down at your side Roll your shoulders backwards in a circular motion, completing 5 rotations Then …

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