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HOT or COLD? Have you rolled an ankle? Sustained a fall? Banked your elbow? Aching shoulders?  Not sure whether to grab for the heat pack or the ice pack?   One…

We all know that exercise is good for us in terms of our general health; it lifts our mood, increases our energy levels, helps with building strength, weight loss, and…

What Causes Varicose Veins? As the population ages the healthcare industry is facing growing issues that affect mostly people over 40.  One such issue is varicose veins. Varicose veins are…

"Running causes arthritis to your knee and hip joints" Really? I'm sure you heard this statement or a variation of it more than once. But how much of it is…

With summer just around the corner it's time to think about injury prevention when playing summer sports. Hey, you don't want to spend half of the summer on the bench…

What is the true cause of your hip pain?   Trochanteric bursistis or as it is often referred to, greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) affects between 1.8 and 5.6 patients…

Plantar fasciitis, otherwise often referred to as "heel spur" is very common. Around 10% of people will suffer from plantar fasciitis in their lifetime. Yes, that's right 1 in 10.…

Trying to get fit too fast? Everyone likes to see quick results, however there are times when the body is just not ready. The majority of running injuries are caused…

I'll get straight to the point… First the bad news... People who are physically inactive can lose as much as 3 percent to 5 percent of their muscle mass per…

Did you know that according to ACC statistics during the last Easter holidays 11,077 kiwis hurt themselves at home? In fact, home is one of the most high-risk places for…