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Hamstring Strains

Hamstring strains happen when any of your hamstrings muscles or its tendons is stretched beyond what it can withstand or …

This first activity isn’t so much of a stretch as it is a preparation and mental exercise.

Posture is the position in which we hold our bodies while standing, sitting, or lying down. Good posture is the …

Can pregnant women exercise? Traditionally, pregnant women were instructed to reduce exercise and activity levels for the duration of the …

What is good posture? Posture is the position you hold yourself in whilst standing, sitting or lying down. Good posture …

The facts about obesity How can we stay safe? Research has shown that participation in light intensity activities resulted in reduced …

What does massage do? Massage should be enjoyable for both parent and baby. The benefits of massage are many and …

There is nothing more exciting than a long awaited vacation to some exotic destination! However, long haul flights can take …

Strapping (often called Taping) is the use of adhesive bandage to support an injured body part, to limit pain or …

What does is stand for? RICER is essentially first aid for soft tissue injuries such as ligament sprains or muscle …

Did you know? Risk factors What can you do? If you have fallen or are at risk of falling there …

The pelvic floor muscles are a small but very important group of muscles, particularly in women. They lie deep inside …