Amy Rogerson
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) affects more than one third of people over the age of 50. Although it is almost as common as hypertension in the ageing population, confusion remains surrounding the condition itself and how to best manage it. Today’s column will provide you with a good understanding of the condition as well as the…
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By Amy Rogerson et Karine Tcholkayan Today’s column will focus on our balance system and what helps maintain its integrity. To keep things interesting, we thought we’d start with a test of your own static balance. Make sure this test is safe for you. That you don’t have dizziness or joint instability. Choose a secure…
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By Karine Tcholkayan and Amy Rogerson Low back pain (LBP) is extremely common in the general population, but unfortunately it seems to be fraught with misconceptions on its management. One of the challenges we face as clinicians is to address beliefs that sometimes contrast with the best ways to manage the condition. Enduring episodes of…
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By Amy Rogerson & Karine Tcholkayan A common question is whether to use hot or cold to treat injury and how to use them properly for pain relief. Here are some details that may help you make your decision. Following pain and injury, ice or heat compresses remain cheap, easy and safe to use…
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