Hypertension: The silent killer
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a symptomless condition which often results in cerebrovascular accidents, heart disease, and renal failure. Hypertension among a
Living with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) | Petal Wainwright shares her story
Living with Ankylosing Spondylitis In November we did an overview article on AS, along with a follow-up article on safe exercises to do when living with Ankylosing Spondylitis. W
An Overview of Ankylosing Spondylitis
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 s
Post-Mastectomy Aqua-Therapy
Post-mastectomy aqua-therapy and rehabilitation. Exercise is medicine, and the prescribed dose is more than 35 minutes per day… I read this in an article recently and it got
Understanding Back Pain
Understanding Back Pain and possible treatments Most people experience some form of back pain during the course of their lives. This can be caused by either trauma (injury), or by
The Importance of Pre- and Post-Operative Rehabilitation
Pre- and Post-Operative Rehabilitation Postoperative rehabilitation is well known, recommended by surgeons and practised by most individuals after undergoing surgery. Unfortunate
Improve your sitting posture
Improve your sitting posture to relieve upper back and neck pain. Are you an office worker? Spending hours in front of a desk and computer? Do you experience upper back and neck pa
Whiplash | An overview of symptoms and treatment
Have you ever spoken to someone with neck pain, and they reply with the word Whiplash. . .? What does whiplash technically involve? Whiplash is classified under an acceleration/dec
Fighting off the Winter Blues with aqua-therapy
Fight Winter Blues Fight winter blues and body aches associated with the colder temperatures with aqua-therapy in a heated pool at Fish & Field Biokineticists. Sadly, the time
Multiple Sclerosis | Staying mobile with Aqua-Therapy
Multiple Sclerosis and Staying Mobile with Aqua-Therapy Have you ever considered what will happen when you can’t walk anymore or have severe difficulties with mobility? If so, th
