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Overuse Sporting Injuries in Children & Adolescents Overuse or repetitive trauma injuries account for approximately 50% of all paediatric sport-related injuries. Overuse injuries occur gradually overtime, when an activity is performed repeatedly without proper preparation and rest time between playing. Because children are still growing they are at a greater risk of injury than... Read More

Do you live a movement rich life? Health is wealth and unless your day removes as much of the sedentary aspects we have all accustomed to, you could literally be cutting time off your life. Research clearly states the mental and physical health benefits of breaking down and minimising your sedentary activities, chief culprit being that of sitting. Sitting is no more than a cultural... Read More

Curves are a normal part of the spine’s structure, however the size and the shape of each individual’s spine will differ. In this blog I will discuss the different types of curves that can occur, what to look for and when medical intervention may be required.   Different Spinal Curves: Lordosis/kyphosis – The human spine has four naturally occurring curves, which are... Read More

Osteoarthritis vs Rheumatoid Arthritis: Know the Facts Arthritis is a common term that most of us will quickly associate with joint pain and stiffness. Some might go even further as to note common joints affected or types of treatment they have heard can help. But when it comes to the specifics of osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) how much do we really know about... Read More