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Pain vs. Soreness What is the difference between pain and soreness? By knowing the difference between an acceptable level of pain or soreness and when you should suspect a possible injury helps you to best manage your symptoms. Firstly, pain itself is very complex. It is a very personal experience and varies from person to person. In general, pain can …

The hip joint is one of the largest joints in our body and is a common area that people can experience pain. There are many reasons as to why hip pain occurs, including osteoarthritis and referral from other areas of our body such as the lower back and the sacroiliac joint. A physiotherapist assessment can assist diagnosis and planning for …

In 2010 there was an estimated 36 million people suffering from dementia worldwide, and this is anticipated to increase to 115 million by 2050. The associated difficulties for individuals experiencing cognitive decline include reduced mobility, increased muscle weakness, impaired balance and increased risk of falls, withdrawal from usual activities, increased stress and mood disturbance, and increased risk of cardiovascular and …

What is muscle tightness? Muscle tightness can be an awareness or sensation that a muscle is tense, stiff, or unable to relax. People can perceive that this tightness is a structural concern within the muscle which limits our movement and elicits pain and or discomfort when being used. Todd Hargrove, a health practitioner has described tightness as a feeling, not …

Are you getting enough? Do you meet the guidelines? How do you stack up? Whether or not you subscribe to the notion of New Year’s Resolutions (I don’t – but I do think it is beneficial to reset and set some intentions for the year) now is a good time to review your regular exercise habits and measure them against …