Muscle and Joint Blog

15th
Oct

Killer Carbs

It seems like every few weeks a new diet fad is making the news. Focussing less on research, and more on hype, these diets claim to help people loose weight and extend their life. But what does the research say? A new study published in the Lancet. Public Health 2018, 3 (9): e419-e428 examined carbohydrate intake…

6th
Oct

Shockwave Therapy For The Treatment Of Lateral Epicondlysitis

A recent study published in the 2018 edition of the Journal of Orthopedic Surgery investigated the effectiveness of shockwave therapy versus plasma rich protein (PRP) injections guided by ultrasound imaging for the treatment of chronic tennis elbow. Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis is a condition in which the insertion point of the forearm extensor muscles…

24th
Sep

Turkey And Bean Rice Wraps

6 servings / 25 min Prep 15 min / Cook 10 min Easily a new family favourite to enjoy for lunches or dinner. Pack the turkey and bean mixture separately and wrap your lunch on site with the lettuce. Ingredients 125 mL (1/2 cup) long grain brown rice 250 mL (1 cup) no salt added…

24th
Sep

5 Ways To Reduce Muscle Cramps

By Dr Ayesha Qureshi Muscle cramps can be caused by a number of factors: dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, post-workout muscle exhaustion, nerve compression, poor circulation, muscle overuse, and vitamin and mineral deficiencies, to name but a few. Muscle cramps can be painful, causing muscle stiffness and affecting daily life activities. They occur when there is a…

24th
Sep

Welcome, Sarmila!

“Hi! My name is Sarmila and I’ve been practicing as an RMT since January 2016 and I’m so excited to be part of the Muscle and Joint team. I come with a background in Kinesiology and Athletic Therapy, which has helped to shape my Massage Therapy practice immensely. I’ve had many patients who have benefited…

24th
Sep

Tips To Help Find A Good Pillow

A good pillow for sleeping should be comfortable to lay your head upon, but most importantly it must support your neck keeping it in alignment with the rest of your spine. There are many different pillows on the market today from traditional feather and fiber ones to shaped pillows, memory foam and buckwheat pillows. It…

24th
Sep

Three Risks of Poor Posture

We know that sitting too much is not good for the body, but did you know that sitting and poor posture can cause more than just the occasional neck and back pain? Other problems such as poor balance, breathing difficulties, and headaches can be also be caused by poor posture. A recent health article in…

17th
Sep

Study: Weight Gain and Knee Cartilage Damage

BMI, short for Body Mass Index is a helpful tool used to determine if a person is overweight or obese. Use this calculator to calculate your BMI. People who have a BMI under 25 are considered normal weight, a BMI between 25 and 30 is considered overweight, and a BMI over 30 is considered obese….

12th
Sep

Study: Do ACL and Meniscal Injuries Increase Your Chances For Total Knee Replacement?

The short answer: Yes Meniscal and ACL injuries can increase the risk of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis increases the wear and tear on the knee joint, increasing cartilage erosion and increasing stress on the joint. The recent study comprised of nearly 3.6 million patient cases. Analysis of the results demonstrated that patients with ACL injuries had a…

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