The Achilles tendon runs from the calf muscles down to the back of the heel bone (the back of the ankle). Achilles tendonitis is an inflammation of the Achilles tendon, usually due to overuse of the area. It is most commonly reported in athletes that are training under less than ideal conditions. Although the prevalence […]
Achilles Tendonitis
Stay Healthy During the Festive Season
The warmer weather is well and truly here and Christmas is fast approaching. You can feel the party vibe in the air. With a little planning, you can stay in good health while still enjoying summer and all its festivities. Travelling on the Holidays Take frequent breaks when driving long distances. It is recommended that […]
World Spine Day – “Straighten Up and Move”
October 16th is World Spine Day. Each year, people from around the world join together to raise awareness about the importance of spinal health. This event is a regular part of the Bone and Joint Decade’s Action Week. The World Spine Day theme for 2014 is “Straighten Up and Move”. The emphasis is to focus […]
Headaches
This month we focus on what has become a growing problem for our patients – headaches (HA). 90% of all HA are primary HA, usually appearing between the ages of 20 – 40 years old. The most common types of primary HA are migraines and tension-type HA (as printed in the textbook “Evaluation & Management […]
Core Stability Exercises
One of the popular topics in the fitness industry over the past few years has been “core stability”. This is not merely the next exercise fad. Core stability is considered essential for preventing injuries to the lumbar spine. Core stability is a misunderstood term. Typically, “the core” is associated with the strength of the abdominal […]
Spinal Pain
July 2014 plays host to National Pain Week in Australia. With that in mind, this month’s newsletter will focus on the topic of spinal pain. How widespread is this condition? Spinal pain is one of society’s most frequent complaints. In 2007, the American Academy of Family Physicians reported that about 9 out of 10 adults […]
