Ankylosing Spondylitis and staying mobile with exercise and aqua-therapy Being able to move is one of our primary needs; imagine this becoming more and more difficult. This is what Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) leads to. We have been working with quite a few AS patients lately, all who have mentioned the lack of support and thus […]
Ankylosing Spondylitis is an inflammatory arthritis. Also known as AS, Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory arthritis that predominantly affects the spinal joints. It can be subdivided into two distinct categories. Ankylosing spondylitis where changes to the sacroiliac joint and the spine can be noted on an X-ray. And non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis, where no changes can […]
Pre- and Post-Operative Rehabilitation Postoperative rehabilitation is well known, recommended by surgeons and practised by most individuals after undergoing surgery. Unfortunately, preoperative rehabilitation is often overlooked or not even suggested to the individual going for surgery.
Neck Strain is a possible cause of your Tension Headaches. Tension type headaches are the most common type of headache and makes up 90% of all headaches. It can be described as a dull, aching, pressure headache and will generally present over the frontal lobe but pain or discomfort can also be noted in the […]
Reduce your stress men!!! Although man has come a long way with cures and treatments for various conditions such as malaria, tuberculosis and small pox, the fast and competitive lifestyles of today leave us struggling to control diseases such as hypertension, insomnia, heart disease and diabetes when it comes to men’s health. Stress has become […]
Keeping the heart healthy to ensure longevity There are many cardiac conditions that can impact heart health throughout your life. Some of these cardiac conditions can range from a simple skipped heart beat or altered heart rate (atrial fibrillation) to more severe heart conditions such as chronic heart failure and aneurysms that can go undetected. Arterial […]
This article will help you to identify inactive and weak glutes. The gluteus maximus is the larger and more superficial muscle that forms part of the gluteul muscles (along with the gluteul medius and gluteul minimus). The gluteus maximus is the main extensor muscle of the hip and also helps to stabilize the hip joint […]
Inspirational stories from our clients… by Jenna-Lee Field We have the privilege to work with people from all walks of life every single day and with this comes seeing where people started off when their lives were completely thrown upside down, how they managed to overcome huge obstacles and how they manage to live full […]
Aqua therapy as treatment… by Jenna-Lee Field. Have you ever imagined the frustration of being stuck in a wheelchair for a day, let alone months or years, having your body in the same seated position for hours before you get to lie down? And that is the only two positions your body gets to move […]