Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of irregular heart rhythm. Each beat that your heart takes requires a coordinated series of electrical impulses, with precise timing to allow the four chambers of the heart to receive and send blood to all areas of the body. Let’s start by exploring the basic anatomy of the […]
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With the excitement of the Winter Olympics upon us (and after the single best Winter Olympic medal day in Australian History!), you can see that for many of the events balance is a critical component. Great balance requires a mixture of different skills that we will delve into in further detail below. First and foremost,
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Shoes are a pivotal part of our world and can have a big influence on how comfortable we are and how well we walk and balance. There are a few important features to look for when choosing your next pair of shoes, whether they be for exercise or casual day to day wear. Before we
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The benefits of regular exercise are well know, however the list of benefits continues to grow and it’s effect on different areas of health continues to expand all the time. A recent paper published in the Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise journal showed that a mere 5 hours of moderate intensity exercise a
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A DEXA scan is the most common imaging test that health practitioners use to screen for Osteoporosis. If you have ever had a DEXA scan, it is quite possible that you looked at the report with some confusion about what the scan measures and what all of the numbers on the print out actually mean.
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Walking is one of the most common forms of regular exercise that people participate in. Even the who don’t exercise still use walking to get from point A to point B. Looking at how you walk can provide you with good insight if you experience any aches or pains. While there are many health professionals
A deep look at your sole … on your shoe! Read More »