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Does osteoarthritis mean I need to stop exercising?

The use of headgear and helmets in sport, especially rugby and rugby league, has been the focus of much debate in the media.

Now, evaluate your body. Does anything - your neck, perhaps - feel achy? How's your posture?

Soft tissue injuries simply need PEACE & LOVE. Rehabilitation of soft tissue injuries can be complex.

Despite sleep being the most important aspect of recovery, it s amazing how often it s really far down the list.

Nicola, of Coast Hand Therapy is excited to be working from the Foundation clinic in Tara Road from early 2020.

Consider a marathon; apart from maybe for the final 200m, you very rarely see a marathon runner maxing out their heart and lung capacity.

Dr Tim Gabbett explains returning to exercise, in a similar fashion to drinking alcohol for the first time

Being sent for an x-ray by your Doctor or Physiotherapist is not unusual

He told us he had a history of knee pain that would flare up from time to time, usually during or after running.

Proximal hamstring tendinopathy is a common problem among recreational runners.

When we exercise and strengthen we are applying stresses to our body.

Originally from the Wairarapa but proud to say I grew up in beautiful Bay of Plenty out Pukehina Beach.