As the weather warms up, people are beginning to come out of hibernation and become more active. More kids are running around and playing sports, and more people are walking or jogging outside. As a result, there is a high incidence of "runner's knee" or patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). It is one of the most common conditions that physiotherapists see in their practice.
Ever wondered why your pain comes back after receiving treatment? We all know that we use our muscles to move our bodies, but did you know that we also use them to hold and to protect ourselves? This helps us during everyday life to keep us upright and maintain positions or postures against gravity. However, when our muscles are doing too much holding or too much tensing, it can lead to imbalances and pain.
You just got into a new exercise routine and you’re feeling amazing. You have barely missed a day since starting up and you’re finally noticing results. Then all of a sudden, you get sick. Should you “sweat it out” or should you rest?
Since being under quarantine, many people have been working from home. The home office is free from meetings, interruptions, politics, and distractions, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of other problems!
While there are some great and endless exercises you can do with just your own bodyweight, you may want to enhance your workouts with some dumbbell-esque equipment. Here are some creative tips on how to continue resistance training while you’re stuck weightless at home!
