Heel pain – plantar fasciitis
Heel pain is most commonly caused by plantar fasciitis, a chronic (ongoing) overuse injury of the thick band of tissue
More exercise equals less disease
The benefits of physical activity on reducing risk of chronic diseases are well documented. Relatively few studies, however, have quantified
Physical activity and exercise: getting started
So you’re thinking about becoming more active? That’s great! Being active on a regular basis will help improve your health
Video: Is HIIPA the new HIIT?
What do – washing the car, carrying groceries, and climbing stairs – have in common? They’re all opportunities for High Intensity Incidental Physical
Sciatica: symptoms, causes and diagnosis
Sciatica is the name for a syndrome which is characterised by pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic
Concussion
What is concussion? Concussion is a disturbance of brain functioning caused by direct or indirect force to the head. It
Warming up and cooling down for exercise
Appropriate warm-up and cool-down periods are an important part of any exercise programme. THE WARM-UP Why warm up? When commencing
Sports injury prevention
Sport, along with a wide variety of exercise, is universally recognised as an effective way to keep in shape for
Mallet finger
Mallet finger is the result of an injury to the tendon that extends or straightens your fingertip. The extensor tendons
Head and neck sports injuries: on-field management
An on-field sporting injury to the head or neck can potentially be very serious and such injuries need to be