A fungal infection of the foot that produces cracked, sore, itchy skin between the toes. Most common in teenagers and young adults. Athlete's foot, also called tinea pedis, is a common, persistent fungal infection of the feet that particularly affects the skin between the toes. The condition can be caused by several types of fungi that thrive in warm, humid … [Read more...]
The Countdown For Rio Olympics Begins
The 2016 Summer Olympics, commonly known as Rio 2016, is a major international multi-sport event due to take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 5 to 21 August 2016. Inspite of all the year round tough training, athletes and competititors are left battling with negative thoughts, lack of confidence, an inability to focus, overwhelming anxiety or a fear of failure… … [Read more...]
Pilates: An Exercise Of Balance
Pilates is one of the most popular forms of exercise around, mainly because it produces real fitness results without much of the 'strain and burn' involved in more typical workouts. Pilates is one of the few forms of 'real' exercise that can be performed by those with prior back, muscle, and joint injuries (as long as it done under the supervision of an expert … [Read more...]
Massage Therapy
The oldest of the "hands on" therapies, from which every other branch of physical therapy has evolved, massage probably first developed out of out instinctive response to soothe aches and pains by rubbing the affected area. Massage therapy can be divided into two main categories. The first is the holistic or "intuitive" form of massage, which aims to treat the whole person. … [Read more...]
Tennis Elbow: An Insight Into Elbow Pain.
Do you feel a slight twinge at the outside portion of the upper arm, near the elbow, for this could be sign of tennis elbow or tendinitis of the lateral epicondyle. This condition is caused by continual small strains and microscopic tears of tissue near the elbow, resulting in inflammation and pain. Specifically, the tendon and muscles(especially the extensor carpi redialis … [Read more...]
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