I just read an interesting article published in the New York Times on September 4 2011 about whether there is enough “good” evidence to support common procedures currently being used by sports medicine doctors. These include steroid injections, platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections, taping, and surgery. It’s an interesting article and it mirrors what I...
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Singapore Marathon Injury Guide – Shin Splints
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For those of you training for the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (or anyone running in any event for that matter), over the next couple of months I’m going to share my thoughts on common injuries you might run into as you build up your...
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Low Back Strength After Treatment
You’ve all probably heard a million times about how you need to strengthen your “core” to support your lower back. And it’s true. The “core” abdominal muscles, such as transverse abdominus, or multifidus, play an active role in the strength and stability of your...
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Brisk Walking helps Prostate Cancer
A new study has shown that “men who power walk for at least three hours a week can halve how much their cancer will grow and spread over the...
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Got Hand Pain?
A new study has revealed a novel way to help reduce hand pain. And it’s as simple as crossing your arms, as this can confuse the brain as to...
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Go Canucks!
Great to see the Vancouver Canucks make the Stanley Cup Playoffs! I’m a massive fan and am hoping to get along to a game as soon as possible. That...
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