Slipped Discs: Causes and Cure
What is a Cervical Disc Herniation? You may have heard of a condition called “slipped disc” that occurs when a disc in the neck…
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A Study into Guillain-Barré Syndrome
What is Guillain-Barré Syndrome? GBS, or Guillain-Barré syndrome, is a rare autoimmune disease that sometimes occurs when the body’s response to an infection goes…
Pilates and Managing Erb’s Palsy
What is Erb’s Palsy? Erb’s Palsy or Brachial Plexus injury is a condition that often occurs due to excessive stretching or pulling of the…
An Insight into Hemiplegia
Why do Strokes occur? Many people unfortunately suffer from a stroke in their life. However, understanding why they occur, their far-reaching impacts and how…
The Study of Gait
What does Gait mean? Simply defined, ‘Gait’ refers to an individual’s manner of walking; it’s a reflection of one’s physical condition, neurological status and…
Pilates and Balance
What causes us to Balance? Humans have a tendency to fail to recognise the importance of something until it’s gone. The same can even…
Unlocking the Secrets of Proprioception
What is Proprioception? Here’s a 4-dollar word you can add to your knowledge bank- proprioception or kinesthesia refers to the sense that allows us…
The Neural Fascia
What is the Fascial System? The fascial system is a complex, multi-faceted network in the body. In broader terms, it refers to the system…
Why you should not avoid that physiotherapy appointment
We don’t need to wait for an orthopedic doctor to send us to a physiotherapist to alleviate pain. You can make the right physiotherapist the first point of contact to assess your pain. Here’s how…
Having fun is important for good health
Holidays are for having fun and rewarding yourself for a year well-spent. You have worked on your goals, diligently attended your Pilates classes and…