You might have heard of Callisthenics if you are into exercise and fitness. Wikipedia defines Calisthenics as a form of exercise incorporating motor movements that involve a large group of muscles, such as pushing, grasping, running, etc. These exercises are termed as “bodyweight exercise” since these exercises are done with minimal use of the equipment …
Staying active and healthy comes from regular exercise but how much exercise does one need to achieve fitness goals depends on many factors. No matter what you are aiming at in terms of fitness, too much exercise isn’t always a good approach. Your body needs rest and that is why it is very important to …
Pain can generally be defined as a highly unpleasant physical sensation which is carried through the nervous system to the brain. It can be caused by illness, injury or surgery and its nature ranges from annoying to enervative. Pains have different prevalence time depending on the cause: can be consistent, can appear suddenly and can …
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Allied health is referred to as a wide range of health services provided by professionals who are not doctors, dentists or nurses. Allied health therapists are a distinct group of health professionals who have expertise in disease prevention and transmission, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation, and cater to all age groups. Coupled with assistive technology and …
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Your mental health affects how you feel, how you think, and how you socialize with others in your life. The most common mental health issues are anxiety and depression. Every individual experience strong feelings of fear, sadness, or tension at times, but you become mentally unstable when these feelings become so disturbing and overwhelming that …
Importance of balance One of the most important functions that our body performs, to let us execute everyday activities of life is balance. Balance is crucial for everything including simple activities like, walking, running, going upstairs, and lifting objects. It also prevents us from falling, quickens reaction time, and helps with all those functional movements we need …
Back pain is caused by a range of problems related to nerves, connective tissues, bones, joints and back muscles and is a significant cause of disability. Conditions related to back pain can affect the neck, upper back and lower back as well as the sacrum and tailbone. Back pain problems can be triggered due to …
Can weight training help you lose body fat? The answer is yes. Generally, people perceive cardio as the best way to lose fat and prefer it over weight training. Another general perception is that weight training is for building muscle and fine-tuning body shape. But it is not the way it is perceived. Weight training …
Ryan is a 46 year old man, diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia commonly known as Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is a long-term chronic condition and causes widespread pain all over the body along with higher levels of pain in particular areas such as neck or back. Pain caused by Fibromyalgia is continuous in nature, although it can …
Cerebral Palsy also commonly called CP is a neurological disorder caused by brain damage. It usually happens, to the immature brain which is developing, before birth. Cerebral Palsy’s signs and symptoms appear during infancy or in early childhood. Cerebral Palsy refers to a group of disabilities, ranging from mild to severe. The symptoms for this …