OSTEOARTHRITIS:
Are you suffering from
Joint pain?
Stiffness?
Loss of flexibility?
Swelling?
Tenderness?
If yes, you probably have Osteoarthritis (OA) which is the most common chronic joint condition
affecting millions of old age people worldwide.
Book your appointment with our physiotherapist to reduce the risk of complications.
IMPORTANCE OF EXERCISE:
Set goals
Exercise
Love yourself
Focus on fitness
Our bodies are designed to be regularly active. Exercise is the best way to maintain your
fitness. Here are some of the benefits of regular exercise:
- Increases energy levels
- Improves muscle strength
- Helps you to maintain healthy weight
- Improves brain function
- Good for your heart
- Lowers your risk of type 2 diabetes
- Enhances your immune system
- Reduce the risk of degenerative bone disease and cancers
BACK PAIN:
- Some common causes of back pain
- Stress
- Sprains and strains
- Disc degeneration
- Herniated disc
- Inflammatory back pain
- Spinal stenosis
- Osteoporosis
HEEL PAIN:
Overuse or overstretching of the plantar fascia can cause the heel pain. This condition is known as Plantar Fasciitis.
People with greater risk are:
- Overweight or obese
- Long distance runner
- If you have high arches or flat feet
- If your job requires long standing hours
- Wear shoes with soft soles and poor arch support
STRAIN VS SPRAIN:
Sprains: A joint sprain is the overstretching or tearing of ligament. Ligaments connect
two bones together.
Strain: A joint strain is the overstretching or tearing of muscles or tendons. Tendons
connect bones to muscles.
Symptoms of both are very similar. The main difference is with sprain you may have
bruising around the affected joint, whereas with strain you may have muscle spasm.
HOW TO PREVENT SPORT INJURIES
- Develop a fitness plan
- Wear protective gears
- Warm up and cool down
- Know the rules of the game
- Stay hydrated
