Archive for Body Analysis Category
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Body Analysis arms, back and shoulders
In a series of Body Analysis articles, Gina Hartoog will be working her way from the feet through to the head, looking at common ailments in each area and the treatment options available. Backache plagues most of us at some point in our lives. It could be the direct result of a poor mattress, muscle strain or even osteoporosis. Your back[...]
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Sports Injuries
It’s that time of the year again when South Africa’s big marathons and cycle races are coming up. Athletes are busy with their training programmes and getting their bodies and minds ready for competition. The threat of injury looms large. We asked Gauteng-based sports physiotherapist, Gary Sobel about these injuries and how to treat them. Q What is a sports injury? A[...]
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Body Analysis Pelvis and Hips
In a series of Body Analysis articles, Gina Hartoog will be working her way from the feet through to the head, looking at common ailments in each area and the treatment options available. Did you know that women have a broader but shallower pelvis than men? The pelvis, a ring-like group of bones, supports the internal organs of your lower abdomen. It[...]
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Body Analysis middle and upper torso
In a series of Body Analysis articles, Gina Hartoog will be working her way from the feet through to the head, looking at common ailments in each area and the treatment options available. Of all the areas in your body, your torso houses some essential organs with critical functions to sustain life. Your heart and lungs are protected in the upper[...]
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Body Analysis Legs
In a series of Body Analysis articles, Gina Hartoog will be working her way from the feet through to the head, looking at common ailments in each area and the treatment options available. Most of us don’t give our legs much thought until they’re causing us some problems and perhaps even pain. The term ‘lower limb’ refers to the entire leg.[...]
