Yes it is very common for runners to have regular knee problems. The weekend warrior syndrome or amateur athlete. Some of the more common problems runners experience are tight hamstrings, knee and joint problems, plantar fasciitis and more. We’ll look at runner’s knee to start and then how Pilates can help runners. What is Runner’s…
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Urinary incontinence is concerning as it is inconvenient and embarrassing. It’s the involuntary loss of urine. It’s not a disease but a symptom. There are many causes of incontinence. It is a common consequence of pregnancy and childbirth. However, it is not a problem restricted to just women. About one in 30 men…
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What is arthritis? Arthritis affects the musculoskeletal system and specifically the joints. It’s an inflammation of the joints. It’s the main cause of disability among people over 55. Arthritis is a term that covers over 100 medical conditions. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and usually affects the elderly. Causes When someone has…
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Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) or Occupational Overuse Syndrome (OOS) are terms that include many localized injuries such as trigger finger, golfer’s and tennis elbow, carpal tunnel and more diffuse pain syndromes (those that spread over the body) which may be diagnosed as cervicobrachial pain syndrome or chronic pain syndrome. Symptoms of repetitive strain injury Early…
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The most common muscle imbalances are due to our sedentary lifestyles. It’s pretty easy to see which muscles are tight or short when you sit for long periods of time throughout the day. When a muscle is shortened for a long period of time it will become “tight” which really means it is shorter than…
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The stress of driving to work can take a major toll on a person’s body, health and posture. Does your commute effect your health and body? Yes your commute effects your health and body! Commuting has direct physiological effects of raising blood pressure and releasing stress hormones into the body. Long commutes, more than 18…
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Do you sit at a desk most of the day for prolonged hours? While sitting jobs require less muscular effort, that doesn’t mean no risk of injury. For example clerks, assembly-line employees, data entry operators who work in a sitting position may suffer back pain, muscle tenderness and aches. There are reports of varicose veins,…
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Neck pain is so commong. But did you know there are different types of neck pain? Learn a bit more about some of the different types of neck pain. Non-specific neck pain: Thiss occurs when a “stiff” and painful neck develop for no apparent reason. Perhaps due to sitting in a draft or twisting in…
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So many of us experience some kind of minor neck pain or injuries at some point. Whether from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or injury, sleeping funny, sitting at a desk looking at a computer, being on the phone too long, sports, recreational activities, or other work related activities neck pain is common. The pain…
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The most important step of preventing postural problems is detection. For some it is obvious that they have pronounced posture problems. For others it is not as obvious. An appropriate practitioner or specialist can help determine postural problems such as your Pilates instructor, personal trainer, chiropractor or physiotherapist. It is not just static posture that…
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