What Germs Can Lurk in the Swimming Pool?
Thursday, January 21, 2016
First of all, properly chlorinated swimming pool water does kill all the germs, but not instantly. There are a few germs that can survive in chlorinated water for several hours to several days. Read more
READ MOREKeeping Your Skin Moisturised After Swimming
Monday, January 18, 2016
When you swim in sea-water, chlorinated swimming pools or open water you put your skin in contact with stuff that can cause irritation and dryness. Dry or irritated skin can't do a good job of keeping bacteria from getting into your blood stream and the itching can drive you mad! Read more
READ MORESwimming Hair Care - Treating Chlorine or Sea Salt Damage
Monday, January 18, 2016
The chlorine used in swimming pools damages hair, making it feel dry and brittle, if you don't take steps to remove it thoroughly after each swim. And if you're an open water/ocean swimmer you need to take equal care to prevent the salt from ruining your hair condition. Read more
READ MORECold Water Training - Tips for Open Water & Triathlon Swimming
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Cold water swimming is unpleasant and uses up energy at a fast rate, so you need to guard against hypothermia. These expert tips will help you stay at a healthy temperature in the icy water. Read more
READ MOREHow to Fix a Blister Fast
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Blisters are a real nuisance to runners and are caused by friction between your skin and your socks or shoes. Other common causes are poorly-fitting shoes and foot problems like bunions, heel spurs and hammer toes. Read more
READ MOREBrachialgia - What is it?
Monday, January 4, 2016
Brachialgia is the medical term to describe a certain type of arm pain caused by a compressed or pinched nerve in the neck. Read more
READ MOREColles' Fracture - Diagnosis and Prognosis for a Broken Wrist
Monday, January 4, 2016
Falling down onto an outstretched hand is a common injury and often causes a broken wrist which doctors call a Colles' fracture. The injury may be a simple fracture or a severe break with the bones pushed out of position. Physiotherapists assess and plan the re-habilitation of a broken wrist, hand and forearm. Read more
READ MOREFacet Joint Degeneration & Physiotherapy - Reducing the Need for NSAID Medication
Monday, January 4, 2016
Facet Joint Degeneration is a type of osteoarthritis that occurs in the spine. The facet joints are located on each side of the spinal column, between the discs and the vertebra. Read more
READ MOREThoracic Outlet Syndrome - Physiotherapy Exercises for a Full Recovery
Monday, December 28, 2015
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is usually the result of a severe blow to the neck from a road, sporting or other accident. The trauma causes compression of the nerves or blood vessels in the area between the base of the neck and the armpit - the thoracic outlet. Read more
READ MOREAnterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture - Physiotherapy for Sports Injuries
Thursday, December 17, 2015
An anterior cruciate ligament rupture (ACL) happens when the AC Ligament inside your knee tears - partly or completely. It's a common sports injury for athletes who do demanding sports that force you to run and stop sharply, to kick a ball hard or to jump up and swivel your body round quickly. This includes sports like football, rugby, basketball, running and cycling amongst others. Read more
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