Dec

14

Common Knee Ailments

The anatomy of the knee is quite complex. The following injuries and ailments may be sports related. Chondromalacia—softening of the cartilage under the kneecap; more common in women. Cartilage Tears—tearing of the meniscus (a cushion at the top of the lower leg bone) causing pain “inside” the knee. The health of your knees can often be improved through healthy lifestyle habits including learning proper body mechanics, exercise and healthy eating.

Oct

22

Common Foot Ailments

The health of your feet can often be improved through healthy lifestyle habits including learning proper body mechanics, exercise and healthy eating.

Aug

23

Hypertension

The controllable risk factors of high blood pressure can often be improved through healthy lifestyle habits including stress management, exercise and healthy eating.

Jun

05

Postnatal Exercises

The physiological changes that accompany pregnancy remain until 6 – 8 weeks after birth. Breastfeeding will prolong high hormone levels. Therefore, many of the exercise recommendations are similar to pre-natal guidelines.

Apr

18

Coronary Artery Disease

CAD can often be prevented and rehabilitated through healthy lifestyle habits including stress management, exercise and healthy eating.