Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is an all too common condition that affects many people, especially as age increases. A study published in the Lancet in 2020 reported that just under a quarter of people over the age of 40 have knee OA. Some of the main modifiable risk factors for the development and also […]
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Any pain experienced in our bodies can really drive home how much we use a certain body part. You don’t realise how much we use certain limbs until we experience pain in them, at which point it could get tricky to do certain activities in daily live, such as household chores or gardening! The most
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Resistance bands are great pieces of equipment to add resistance to exercises. They are light weight, compact and can be used in many ways! For some examples of exercises using a resistance band, click here! Seated scaption hold: This is a great exercise for the shoulder and core muscles! Begin seated on the edge of
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Injuries to the rotator cuff muscles are extremely common. In fact approximately 30% of adults over 60 have a tear and 62% of adults over 80 have tears in their rotator cuff muscles. Let’s explore more about the anatomy and function of the rotator cuff to better understand how we can keep them healthy. What
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Osteoarthritis is one of the most common health conditions that affects seniors. It is commonly confused with osteoporosis, however the 2 conditions are vastly different. One thing that they do have in common however is that they can both be managed through appropriate exercise. What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a condition that affects the
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