Exercise during Pregnancy

Why is exercise in pregnancy so important? What are the goals of exercise in pregnancy? These are multifaceted questions.  It could be to improve health markers, to improve cardiovascular endurance, flexibility or preparing for labour and…

The postnatal pelvic floor and exercise

Pregnancy places untold demands on the body and weakens that muscles of the abdomen causing problems for postnatal mothers. Three in four mothers will have problems later in life from birth related pelvic injuries – incontinence,…

Neck, Shoulder and Arm Pain following Breast Cancer Treatment

THE incidence of breast cancer in women is one-in-nine. Fortunately, with technological advancement in the early detection of breast cancer and treatment options, survival rates are increasing. However, the occurrence of upper limb related pain and…