The rotator cuff comprises several muscles that support, stabilise, and help move your shoulder joint. Keeping it strong and healthy with exercises like resisted shoulder abductions will minimise your risk of injury and assist in recovery. See how to do shoulder abduction below.   The benefits of resisted shoulder abduction  Resisted shoulder abduction is an exercise that strengthens and stabilises...

Pregnancy is an extremely exciting time. However, it is often accompanied by some less desirable developments, such as heavy swollen ankles and calves, carpal tunnel, weakened core, and back pain. Fortunately, compression socks, stockings, and back supports can help minimise these symptoms.   What causes the swelling and body pains? During pregnancy, a few notable changes happen in the body: ...

Running makes for fantastic cardio. But as you might have noticed, it can start turning your muscles and joints against you if you’re not careful. Among those affected is the back, and unlike the knees and feet, runners don’t often take precautions to protect it until it acts up enough to affect their routines. The good news is that back...

The quick feet exercise focuses on the quads and calves. As a cardio workout where the speed and intensity are entirely up to you, it will work great as part of a warm-up, agility training, or rehab following an Achilles tendon injury.   The benefits of quick feet Quick feet won’t be very effective at growing your muscles. But as a...

Banded upright rows are a great exercise for the upper back and shoulder. It will be a great addition to an upper body workout routine or as part of a rehabilitation program after a shoulder injury or surgery.    Benefits of banded upright rows Banded upright rows target the upper back and shoulders. They work the deltoids, teres major and minor,...

Did you recently injure your wrist or elbow? With your physio’s go-ahead, the banded wrist extension could be a great rehabilitative exercise for you. Here are its benefits and how to do it right.   How to do banded wrist extension You will need a resistance band or resistance loop for this exercise. You can also use a small dumbbell....

Back pain is a very, very common problem. Thanks to desk jobs, heavy lifting, and even a too-old mattress, the spine can start complaining. As exercise is one of the best remedies for pain, we’ve compiled a list of the best stretching and strengthening exercises for the upper, mid, and lower back.   Best stretching exercises for back pain Tension...

Jump squats are a fantastic workout for the lower body. They build explosive power and strengthen the muscles supporting the hips and knees. Here's how to do jump squats to help you get the most out of the exercise and avoid injury.    How to do jump squats  Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent....