At Prohealth Sports & Spinal, we highly encourage and promote healthy living. Below are a collection of useful tips and resources to help you maintain good health, prevent injuries and manage pain, as well as any exciting news from our physiotherapists.
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Effective Physiotherapy Treatment for Postpartum Wrist Pain – Case Study
A 31-year-old woman who recently gave birth sought physiotherapy treatment for her persistent wrist pain from our physiotherapist, Maritza Lue.
Bell’s Palsy Case Study: A 55-Year-Old Female
A 55-year-old female sought medical attention for Bell’s palsy, a condition characterized by sudden facial paralysis. She woke up one morning unable to fully open her right eye, with the right side of her face and mouth drooping. Additionally, she experienced a loss of sensation on the right side of her face.
Myofascial Release Therapy
Read our guide on myofascial release therapy and its benefits on promoting healthy fascia for improved mobility and movement patterns
Common Tennis Injuries
Acute injuries can be treated with the PEACE & LOVE approach. Learn about how these protocols can help with your recovery
Treating Minor Sports Injuries
Acute injuries can be treated with the PEACE & LOVE approach. Learn about how these protocols can help with your recovery
Top Exercises for Frozen Shoulder Rehabilitation
Try these exercises to improve your shoulder’s range of motion if you have moderate to severe frozen shoulder, as suggested by our physios!
The Best Exercises for Neck Pain Relief
Learn 5 effective exercises for neck pain relief and addresses the underlying posture and muscle imbalances that lead to neck pain
3 Everyday Hip Exercises to Counteract Sitting All Day
Learn 3 practical and effective hip exercises to boost your hip health and avoid the negative effects of prolonged sitting
Sports Massage vs. Normal Massage: Understanding the Difference
Understand the key differences between sports massage & a regular massage and when both options may be the right choice for you
Understanding Pelvic Health: A Comprehensive Guide
A comprehensive guide to pelvic health for men and women of all ages, and how physiotherapy can effectively help and treat pelvic issues
Back-to-School Prep Made Easy: Top Tips for Parents
Here are the best back-to-school prep tips to make the school year healthy & comfortable for your children!
Getting The Most of Your Physiotherapy Sessions
The key tips to make sure you get the most out of your physiotherapy treatment & ensure you leave feeling confident in your recovery
The Most Common Golf Injuries
Golfers are prone to specific injuries due to the forceful nature of the golf swing, ranging from lower back pain to wrist injuries.
Guide to Preventing Sports Injuries in Children
A comprehensive guide for parents to best prevent sports injuries in children and succeed in a safe environment
How To Improve Your Office Ergonomics?
We share easy and practical tips you can take to improve your comfort and productivity in your office workspace
When Should I Replace My Running Shoes?
Here are the key ways to tell if it’s time to replace your old running shoes to minimise the risk of injuries
Mother’s Day Offer 2023
Give the gift of health & wellness to your mothers with an appointment with us – the first step towards greater health and wellness.
Proven Tips for Better Sleep
Try these tips to help you get the high quality sleep you need to stay healthy, wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day
Stress Incontinence in Women
Stress Incontinence can hamper the way you play sports or your choice of physical activity. Learn more about this condition here.
International Women’s Day 2023 – Special Offer!
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we are offering a 20% discount for new female clients on their first visit at our physiotherapy clinics,
The Most Common Injuries in Sports
Find out what are the most common injuries that occur from sports or working out at the gym
What is Abdominal Separation (Diastasis Recti)?
Abdominal separation or diastasis recti abdomini is a common postpartum condition that affects 60% of women after pregnancy.
Physiotherapy in Cancer Rehabilitation
Physiotherapy can play a pivotal role during a person’s cancer treatment to manage the side effects of the cancer and its treatments.
8 Simple Stretches to Relieve Back Pain
Discover and try out these simple and effective stretches to help relieve back pain!
3 Ways You Can Manage Anterior Knee Pain (Pain in the Front of the Knee)
Anterior knee pain, also known as patellofemoral pain is a condition that affects the front of the knee and under the kneecap. It can be caused by a variety of factors.
Best Tips for Running in Winter
Despite the drier and cooler weather that winter offers, special preparation is needed to run better and prevent injuries. Read on for our physiotherapists’ best tips for running during the winter.
The Best Gift Ideas from Our Physiotherapists
If you’re looking for unique gifts for someone, here are a list of highly useful and practical wellness-related gift ideas for anyone. After all, there is nothing better than the gift of pain relief and relaxation!
A Quick Guide to Tennis Elbow
Tennis Elbow (or Lateral epicondylitis) is an overuse injury and is one of the most common injuries around the elbow. Despite its name, only 5% of these injuries come from tennis!
Soccer Injuries: Initial Assessment, Rehabilitation and Prevention
With sharp and sudden twists and turns, physical contact and a huge demand on endurance levels, it is not surprising to see the number of injuries derived from soccer. Common injuries mostly affect tendons, ligaments, muscle, joints or bones in the legs.
Is Your Neck Causing Your Headache?
Have you been suffering from headaches for a long time? Did you know the nagging and throbbing pain in your head could actually be caused by neck-related problems?
Neck-related headache, or cervicogenic headache, is a type of headache that originates from your neck.
Now that your kids are older, it’s time to take care of your health
So now that your children are older, is time to make your health a priority.
Suffering from “Laptop Neck Pain”?
Why are you suffering from “Laptop Neck Pain”?
Poor posture is the main cause of the pain.
When you place your laptop on a low surface, you have to look down to read the monitor.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Knee Injury and Prevention
Serious ACL tears can lead to surgery and health issues such as early-onset osteoarthritis. Read about how to manage ACL injuries.
The Multi Disciplinary Approach to Managing Breast Cancer
As breast cancer is a complex diagnosis with major health implications, it should be treated holistically with a multi-disciplinary approach to ensure the best outcome of the patient.
新冠肺炎的處理: 物理治療建議
病菌肆虐,或許你或你身邊的人最近被診斷出感染了新冠肺炎。 藉此,我想從過去兩年一直在處理這個問題的南非同事那裡,分享一些實用的建議。
我們需要鞏固我們的免疫系統來幫助對抗病毒。通過休息、呼吸可以為我們的身體提供更多氧氣並保持身體水分。
Management of COVID -Physiotherapy Advice
It might be that you, a family member or a friend have recently been diagnosed with COVID -19. I would like to pass on some practical advice from my colleagues in South Africa who have been dealing with this for the last 2 years.
A Guide to Osteoporosis and Osteopenia
Healthy bones are an indication of and affect your general health. The personal cost of osteoporosis in terms of risk of injury, pain, quality of life and rehabilitation time as well as the financial cost to the community as a whole is significant.
骨質疏鬆症和骨質減少症:您應該知道的有關骨骼健康的事實
Healthy bones are an indication of and affect your general health. The personal cost of osteoporosis in terms of risk of injury, pain, quality of life and rehabilitation time as well as the financial cost to the community as a whole is significant.
Why do we often say that “Movement is Life”?
Healthy bones are an indication of and affect your general health. The personal cost of osteoporosis in terms of risk of injury, pain, quality of life and rehabilitation time as well as the financial cost to the community as a whole is significant.
Shoulder Pain And Rotator Cuff Injuries
Like most parts of the body, we usually take the shoulder for granted until we start to experience pain. Pain in the shoulder can be very debilitating and prevent us
How To Use A Foam Roller And Spikey Ball
Whether you are an avid gym-goer or an office worker, a foam roller and a spikey ball are among some of the most convenient tools for self-massage which alleviate discomfort arising from tight muscles or active trigger points.
Should I Exercise During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy is an exciting time for expectant moms, so many changes in your life. Your body shape, your energy and your expectations. Many are unsure whether exercising when pregnant is safe and if you should exercise while pregnant.
Body Mechanics: Taking the “I” out of R.I.C.E.
When I wrote my best-selling ‘The Sports Medicine Book’ in 1978, I coined the term R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) for the treatment of athletic
The BEST Sitting Posture: A Guideline
What is the best sitting posture? As physiotherapists, this is a common question that our clients ask us all the time.
Women’s Health Physiotherapy: Lactation Duct Blockage
According to a recommendation from the World Health Organisation, infants should be exclusively breastfed for their first six months, then be introduced to
Pacy透過孕婦普拉提,提高核心力量、柔韌性和平衡性的故事
我是一名香港人,在我青年期已被診斷出髖關節發育不良,導致臀部會出現痛楚及跛行。因此我曾找過至少八位物理治療師診治,但都僅暫時舒緩痛楚。當我在2016年生了第一個小朋友之後,我情況惡化,不只是臀部肌肉僵硬,更出現膝頭痛及腳痙攣,腳肌肉無力導致我一個月不能行走。儘管之後我透過密集式
Pacy’s Story On Pregnancy Pilates Which Helped Improve Her Core Strength, Flexibility And Balance
I am a Hong-Konger. When I was an adolescent, I was diagnosed with hip dysplasia, which caused me right hip pain and gave me a limp when I walked.
骨盆功能障礙:懷孕改變你的姿勢並引致痛楚
孕育一個小生命絕不容易,懷孕對你的身體產生很多影響,並且改變你姿勢和生物力學。 每個人的狀況不同,有些人在懷孕期間便感受到影響,有些則在懷孕後,更有些人在生產多年後留下間歇性的小毛病。
Pelvis Dysfunction: How Pregnancy Can Change Your Posture And Cause Pain
Pregnancy affects the body in many ways. One of the most noticeable ways is it changes your posture and biomechanics of movement.
從零開始享受跑步 — 小貼士
雖然跑步時你可能不需要全副武裝的氨綸裝備,但由輕質透氣材料製成的衣服可以讓棉質 T 恤更有效地蒸發汗水。如果你穿著棉質T恤往往會隨著跑步時間增加,汗水令其變重並粘附在身體上,使你跑步覺得不適。
Picking Up Running: A Useful Guide
Picking up the hobby of running can be far more challenging than one might think. Research shows injuries may happen to up to 50% of novice runners.
Netball Specific Shoes Or Court Shoes Will Improve Your Netball Skills
Standard running or fashion shoes just won’t do your netball justice. In fact, they may lead to injuries and footwork errors on the court.
顳頜關節紊亂症: 找出下顎痛的成因及處理方法
顳下頜關節紊亂症好發於年輕女性中,患病率為總人口約5-12%,顳下頜關節紊亂症主要由壓力和焦慮引發,令患者出現於夜間磨牙的症狀。 下頜的重複運動通常會導致下頜肌肉過度使用,從而引致疼痛。
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: Understanding Jaw Pain and How To Manage It
The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) is commonly referred to as our jaw. It is responsible for our everyday functions like speaking and chewing.
Congrats for the New Baby! But Let’s Also Talk About Managing Your Health
It’s wonderful to be a mother! You begin your journey experiencing all the joys of motherhood and a world of new beginnings.
頸痛
頸痛 相信很多都市人會因頸痛令生活帶來困擾,香港成年人的平均工作時長較全球平均水平多27%,因此長時間使用螢幕而引起的頸痛案例一直上升。讓我們深入了解導致頸痛的成因並提出建議讓你能減輕煩人的頸痛吧! 導致頸痛的成因?
A Pain in the Neck
Neck pain can be truly debilitating, with the average Hong Kong adult working 27% more hours than the global average, neck pain caused by screen time.
Questions and Answers on Incontinence
First of all, are you doing the Kegel’s exercise properly? You need to consult a physiotherapist who specialize in women’s health to assess your performance.
Runner’s Incontinence
Another cause of incontinence is abdominal separation (diastasis rectus). During pregnancy, your abdomen splits open for the growing belly. After giving birth, unfortunately the abdomen does not repair itself.
Physio Interview: Dry Needling Vs. Acupuncture
Dry needling (or trigger point needling) is a western approach to treating myofascial pain syndrome, or pain triggered by pressure on sensitive points
Physio Interview: Melanie Potgieter
I graduated as a physiotherapist in South Africa in 1995. I served in the South African Defence Force, 1996-2000, working at the Military Hospital.
The No. 1 Women’s Health Problem: Urinary Incontinence
That’s right ladies it is not normal and not ok to pee during workouts, but don’t fear there are things that can help it and it’s not all about kegels!
Yes, runners DO need to focus on technique
All the joints in our body are capable of movement in one or more of these planes. For example, the elbow joint is a hinge and only moves forward and backwards in the sagittal plane. The shoulder, on the other hand, is a ball and socket joint and moves in all three planes.
產前無痛之旅
產前無痛之旅 客戶真實案例分享 懷孕期間也可以告別腰背痛,向痛楚說「不」!來自Ms. Holder關於產前無痛之旅故事分享。 「 我目前已經懷孕24週,但我已經沒有任何因懷孕帶來新的痛楚。我相信這歸功於為我度身訂造的物理治療療程。
Pain-Free Pre-Natal Journey
I am from New Zealand and I’ve been living in HK with my husband for 3 years. I came to see Maritza after hurting my back in the process of moving and
5 Ways to Prevent Injuries from Skiing & Snowboarding
Winter is approaching which means many people will pack the woo lies and head to the slopes! As skiing/ snowboarding is a high-intensity, high-demand
To Bare or Not To Bare
Five years ago, when someone said ‘barefoot running’ it evoked images of rail thin East Africans, South African runner Zola Budd or if you are old enough,
Physio Q&A: Can I get rid of Knee Pain with a “Strong Butt” ?
Glutes play a major role in stabilizing the pelvis and creating a stable base for the spine to dynamically move on. Hip external rotation and abduction
Plantar Fasciitis: Why does the Bottom of my Heel hurt so bad?
About 10% of the population have experienced heel pain in their lifetime. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain.
WHAT IS BELL’S PALSY?
Research suggests that the incidence of insidious low back pain (LBP) in golfers may occur as a result of factors, such as cumulative load from high volume
Is It Normal to Have Pain in Yoga?
While some hold the belief of “No pain no gain”, when experiencing discomfort, it is important for yogis to be able to differentiate between the good and
Debunking Common Myths About Back Pain
During the acute stages of back pain it is important to avoid any aggravating factors, however, that does not mean you should rest in bed.
Common Wrist Injury: The Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC)
The Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) is a complex structure within the wrist, which acts as a major stabiliser of the joints between the two forearm bones (distal radioulnar joint) and also between the ulna (forearm) and the carpal bones (the hand).