The spinal cord is a long cylindrical structure of nerves connecting the brain to the peripheral nerves. Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), as the name implies, occur when there is damage to the spinal cord. The effect of the injury depends on the level at which the spinal cord is injured as well as the severity
What is Psoriatic arthritis? Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a rheumatoid-like arthritis i.e. an inflammatory arthritis, associated with psoriasis of the skin or nails. Psoriasis is an auto-immune condition that causes red, scaly, dry patches of the skin. Not every person who develops psoriasis develops Psoriatic arthritis, it generally only affects approximately 30% of people with
Autism Spectrum Disorder/Condition is a neurodevelopmental condition that may impact a person’s social interaction, communication, behavior and sensory system. We have been told that autism is a behavioral disorder for many years due to the behaviors that challenge many autistic people. Read more...Autism and Movement Guest Post by Kaylene Christensen
We have previously written an article on Multiple Sclerosis (MS) giving a general overview of what MS is, how exercise can impact MS and what considerations you need to be mindful of when exercising with MS. But exactly what type of exercises should you be doing and how much is too much when you have MS? Read
Blood sugar, or glucose, is the main sugar found in your blood. It comes from the food you eat, and is your body’s main source of energy. Your blood carries glucose to all of your body’s cells to use for energy. High blood sugar is abnormally high blood glucose (blood sugar) in the blood. This
Feet change as we get older. Your skin and nails change, cartilage in the joints may be worn away, the fatty pads in the foot soles are probably thinner and old injuries from your youth could take its toll as does chronic disorders such as diabetes. Read More...Foot Health Help your feet feel 50 when
A biokineticist is trained to evaluate and measure body posture, body composition, heart rate, blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol levels, lung function, physical fitness, muscle strength, endurance, power, flexibility, and related health screenings. Biokinetic practitioners often work alongside other allied health and medical professionals, for example your physiotherapists and chiropractors. Read more...Biokinetics Everything you
Have you ever considered what will happen when you cannot walk anymore or have severe difficulties with mobility? If so, this article on curbing the effects of multiple sclerosis on the nervous system to stay mobile through aqua-therapy treatment is for you. Lower body mobility is the most concerning factor for Multiple Sclerosis patients, as
On the 5th of March 2020, the first confirmed case of Covid-19 was reported in South Africa. At the time it was believed that only those with co-morbidities, underlying health conditions and elder populations were at risk. Then came the corona virus ‘South African Variant’, a mutated version of the original virus. Read more: Corona Virus-
What is Myocardial Infarction? Myocardial Infarction (MI), also known as a ‘Heart Attack’, can be defined as either the injury or death of the muscular tissue of the heart. Myocardial infarction occurs when blood flow decreases or stops to part of the heart, causing damage to the heart muscle. Like any other muscle in the
