Mitch Marsh’s cramping video has gone crazy and so many of us took twisted delight in watching him try again and again to get up only to crumple in a heap. The Cricket Australia commentary crew couldn’t hide their amusement. But what was going on and could Mitch have done anything to avoid it?? Cramps…
Is joint pain taking over your life? – You may dread taking the dog for a walk, meeting up with friends for a game of golf or your garden may look as though it hasn’t been touched for years. Are you constantly reminded of your limitations when you hang the washing out or mow the…
Wow it’s hot out there – but it’s still possible to keep moving and being active through the warm summer months. Tom Hamilton has come up with 4 fantastic tips to make exercising in summer safe and more pleasurable. Tip 1 – Time of day Daylight saving means we are blessed with longer daylight. Try…
Busy is the new black, and for many of us it’s tricky to fit regular exercise into hectic schedules. However – this is a good news story. You don’t have to train for a marathon, sit on an exercise bike for hours or go to the gym 5 times a week to get fitter, healthier and happier. Losing…
What Is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA), also known as osteoarthroses, is a type of degenerative joint disease. OA is a disease of the entire joint, encompassing the cartilage, joint lining, ligaments and bone. Although it is commonly referred to assimple ‘wear and tear’, there is much more to the disease, with cartilage breakdown, bony overgrowth and…
We have previously talked about heel or Achilles pain in children known has Sever’s Disease. What about the adult version of Achilles pain? The most common cause of heel pain in adults is Achilles tendinopathy. Unfortunately, no specific population group is immune to developing Achilles tendinopathy. This means that anyone, from avid sportsman / sportswoman…
Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS as it is known for short is the term used to describe uncomfortable symptoms of bloating, cramping, wind, diarrhoea and/or constipation. Because these can also be symptoms of other conditions, the diagnosis should only be made after ruling out other conditions such as coeliac disease, crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis…
This recipe comes with thanks to Marion’s Kitchen via the delightful Susan Williams, who tells us again and again that food is all about enjoyment. Thanks Susan, and you might also like to check out our Spring Newsletter for another of Susan’s cooking suggestions. This dish is light enough but deliciously warming for this time of…
I’ll admit I’m not a runner. I can run, and have, and, just for a minute, I thought I’d become one of those people who needed to run. It turns out I hadn’t. My longest distance has been 15km, and my first fun run (13km) I got runners gut – badly. I’ll leave you to…
Previously we spoke about shin splints – the injury that troubles many runners, especially when increasing distance to build up for an event. But, as you know there are other annoying injuries that can be cropping up around this time. ITB friction Syndrome Most runners would have experienced ITB Friction Syndrome at some stage of…