Category: HEALTH

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Community Approach – We’re All in this Together!

Due to the current isolation and quarantine climate we are all living in, physical connection seems a thing of the past. So many of the face-face interactions we’re used to experiencing everyday have been put on hold or stopped altogether. But this does not mean human connection has to stop.

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Exercise is Fun

Have you ever found yourself cringing when someone mentions the word exercise? It’s safe to assume that most of us have at some point in our lives. Many people can develop a negative mindset when it comes to physical activity, but with the right attitude and some targeted motivation, you

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Exercise at Home is Easier Than You Think

Now that the restrictions have caused gyms to close and outdoor gatherings to all but cease, the motivation and feasibility of being able to exercise at the moment will have no doubt decreased. All hope is not lost though; exercise at home is something that we all need to embrace,

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Keep Exercising During Isolation

-So as Not to Increase the Need to See a GP. Worried about the health implications of being in isolation? Keeping up your 30 minutes of exercise daily is vital in maintaining your health and wellbeing. Exercising in isolation for even just half an hour can decrease the need to

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ACL Management – Surgical vs Conservative

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears are unfortunately a very serious injury we see at the clinic. They that can occur in both contact and non-contact sports, as well as everyday life. The ACL is a small ligament that attaches from the anterior portion of the tibial plateau and attaches to

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Barefoot vs Running Shoes

What has 26 bones, 33 joints and more than a hundred tendons, ligaments and muscles? Your foot! Your feet have literally carried you through life and should not be ignored. Running is a high-impact sport that creates a lot of force from your feet hitting the ground. If you are

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Get the most out of running!

Running is a great form of exercise! It improves your cardiovascular fitness, can be done almost anywhere and really works up a sweat. However, any exercise comes with a risk of injury and running injuries in particular can be serious. Shin splints, runners knee and stress fractures are some, just

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