by PROHEALTH | Nov 16, 2020 | Exercise Physiology, Physio
SLAP lesion, also known as superior labrum anterior to posterior lesions, is a tear in the labrum of the shoulder. Labrum is a cartilage in the shoulder which is a primary attachment site of the shoulder ligament and biceps tendon. It helps to stabilise the shoulder...
by PROHEALTH | Oct 12, 2020 | Exercise Physiology, Fitness, Physio
With the winter netball season having come to a close, we hope your knees are ok! Knee injuries are the most common injuries in netball and it mainly involves the soft tissues in the joint. Many leave the game after devastating knee injuries like an ACL tear and so it...
by PROHEALTH | Oct 10, 2020 | Fitness
We always hear people say that smokers would get COPD. What is COPD exactly? Is it true that only smokers would suffer from this? Is there any ways to prevent that? COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a group of lung diseases that prevent proper...
by PROHEALTH | Jul 7, 2020 | Exercise Physiology, Fitness, Health, Mental Health
Exercise & anxiety have some things in common, they both increase your heart rate, breathing & make you sweat! Unlike exercise, however anxiety can have serious adverse effects & are a common cause of morbidity & mortality. Anxiety & Exercise...
by PROHEALTH | Jul 3, 2020 | Exercise Physiology, Fitness
Cerebral Palsy is a neuromuscular disorder which is a result of a trauma to the developing brain which can result in deficits in muscle strength, walking quality, coordination, balance and reduced cardiorespiratory fitness. Can exercise improve these deficits? While...
