7 Simple Ways to Elevate your Mood include: 1. Put down your phone Social media is damaging to your self-esteem. Advertisements can entice you to spend an unhealthy amount of time browsing and spending money. Eye strain and neck strain will leave you feeling abnormally tired and uncomfortable. This can adversely affect your mood. 2. Stop watching the news Aside from … Read More
What is Plantar fasciitis?
The plantar fascia is a ligamentous band that attaches from the calcaneus (heel bone) to the toes. Its purpose is to support the arch and act as a shock absorber during walking and running. Plantar Fasciitis is a common condition caused by micro-tears in the plantar fascia when it is over-stretched. Typical characteristic symptoms include heel pain that is worse … Read More
Ergonomic assessment at your home
Are you working from home and beginning to experience pain as a result?We are now offering ergonomic assessments in your home, in which we assess your current workstation set-up and discuss any pain you may be experiencing. We then make adjustments to your workstation set-up in order to ensure optimal ergonomics are achieved. An optimal work station set-up will also … Read More
Osteoporosis Risk Check
1) The risk of osteoporosis increases with age. Even if you have no other clinical risk factors you should discuss your bone health at your next health check up if you are a women over 60 and a man over 70. 2) Being under weight with a body mass index (BMI) of less than 19Kg/m2 is a risk factor. 3) … Read More
Bone Health:Osteoporosis and Osteopenia
Bones are your scaffolding for keeping you upright and mobile. They support the body against the force of gravity. Bones resist the pull of our muscles to allow movement. As bone is a living tissue, it reacts to appropriate weight-bearing exercise by growing stronger. You need to work hard to maintain this strong scaffolding all throughout your life. The Facts … Read More