Aquatic Therapy vs Land-Based Therapy
This article looks at methods and benefits of Aquatic Based Therapy vs Land-Based Therapy to discuss which is better at various stages of rehabilitation.
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Biokinetics | Everything you need to know
Biokinetics is a medically recognised profession concerned with the promotion of health, the maintenance of physical abilities and final phase rehabilitation; by means of scientifically-based physical activity programme prescription.
Taking Leave reduces stress and improves health
Taking leave twice a year for two weeks at a time will help to reduce stress, boost your love for life, extend your life span and improve sleep and weight management. So take a well deserved break!
Strength exercises to help improve your cycling
Strength training to help improve your speed and prevent injuries. With the 94.7 cycling race just around the corner, we thought we would focus this month’s article on giving some advice on strength exercises to improve your cycling performance. Ideally, one should have been including strength training for at least the last 6 weeks. However, […]
Shin Splints | Management & Release Exercises
Understanding Shin Splints, prevention and treatments We have all heard of the term shin splints, and may have personally experienced it at some point. This could occur when either starting a new exercise program, or when increasing your exercise load significantly over a short period. An event leaving many people despondent and frustrated during this […]
Aquatic training for runners to supplement your program
Most of us are aware of the benefits of aquatic therapy as a rehabilitation mode due to the weightlessness and reduced impact on the joints. However, not many people know that including aquatic training for runners as a supplement to your schedule may allow you to train harder, as well as train at a higher […]
Coronary Artery Disease | Everything you need to know
Coronary artery disease Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) continues to be the leading cause of death and a major cause of morbidity and loss of quality of life. It is evident that the growing cause of death and disability in South Africa is CAD – accounting for 10% of total deaths. Please follow and like us:
Stroke | Everything you need to know
What is a Stroke? A stroke is often called a brain attack and should be treated as seriously as a heart attack. A stroke occurs when blood flow to a region of brain is obstructed, resulting in a rapid loss of brain function. Majority of strokes are ischemic, resulting from a thrombosis or embolism. Some […]
Diabetes | Management & Medication
Diabetes Management and Medication Insulin is the main tool for managing Diabetes. Diabetes management depends on: type of Diabetes, presence and severity of complications, and blood glucose goals (aim to normalise blood glucose). Most diabetics die from cardiovascular diseases, thus it is important to manage this condition properly. Insulin can cause hypoglycaemia during and after […]
Diabetes | Types and Risk Factors
An overview of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Blood sugar, or glucose, is the main sugar found in your blood. It comes from the food you eat, and is your body’s main source of energy. Your blood carries glucose to all of your body’s cells to use for energy. High blood sugar is abnormally […]
