It is New Year’s resolution time which for most people includes improving or establishing personal fitness goals. Whether your goal is to lose weight, gain muscles mass, train for an …
In my third and concluding part we are going to look at how Autism Spectrum Disorder is purveyed through the media, taking in two mass murder cases, and the critical …
In Part 1 yesterday, we looked at an overview of what defines Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the dangers and previously worrying cases of misdiagnosis. Here we will look at …
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are a broad range of disorders that affect the cognitive ability of a person interacting with people in society. Areas …
In Parts 1 & 2 I have introduced you to the definition of and issues surrounding osteporosis. We have begun to look in some depth at and how to train …
In Part 1 yesterday I introduced you to osteoporosis and how it impacts on people, both the physically active the more sedentary. Here in Part 2 I take you further …
What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease that is categorized by the decrease in bone mineral density (BMD)1. It also compromises the architectural strength of bone tissue and will increase …
In sports that rely on overhead movements, orthopedic problems of the shoulders can cause disruption of normal athletic movements. Whether you’re a tennis player, Crossfit athlete, baseball pitcher, competitive swimmer …
Lightheadedness affects thousands of people annually. It is not a disease itself but rather a physiological symptom of disequilibrium. In medical terminology, lightheadedness is also known as orthostatic hypotension. Orthostatic …
In sports that rely on overhead movements, orthopedic problems of the shoulders can cause disruption of normal athletic movements. Whether you’re a tennis player, Crossfit athlete, baseball pitcher, competitive swimmer …
Runners are often faced with minor aches and pain throughout their running career, and running knee pain is a common hurdle runners face in their training. In most cases running knee …
The body is made up of components that are interconnected with one another. These components are seen as parts that make up the human movement system. The key integrated systems …
Pathology and functional impairment: Medial tibial stress syndrome (more commonly known as shin splints) is an inflammatory condition caused by repetitive overuse of tissue structures of the lower leg. These …
Fitness has evolved over the past 10 years. Personal trainers have also evolved as the industry has undergone changes. The public has become more educated about the importance of recreational …
