By: Gcina Gumede Structure and function of PCL The posterior cruciate ligament is found in the knee just behind the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). It connects the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone) and it prevents the tibia from moving backwards. This ensures that there is smooth movement of the knee joint. The PCL […]

By Kiara Fitzhenry Each year, more than 800 000 people are diagnosed with liver cancer all around the world. It is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Since 1980, the incidence of liver cancer diagnoses has tripled, whilst death rates have more than doubled. Exercise can play an important role in supporting individuals with liver […]

By Kiara Fitzhenry A groin hernia, also known as an inguinal hernia, occurs when a portion of tissue, such as part of the intestine, protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles in the groin area. This type of hernia is the most common, especially in men, though it can also occur in women. […]

By: Gcina Gumede Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the tissues of the body that produce blood cells such as your bone marrow, lymph nodes and spleen. Leukemia mainly affects the white blood which are an important part of the immune system. The bone marrow will produce abnormal white blood cells that do not […]

By: Gcina Gumede Legg-Calves-Perthes disease (LCPD) is when the blood supply of the femoral epiphysis of the femoral head (the “ball” of the ball-and-socket hip joint) is interrupted. The disease involves a temporary interruption of blood supply to the femoral head, which leads to the death of bone tissue in the femoral head. Etiology of LCPD The exact […]

By: Gcina Gumede Obesity is excesses weight or body fat that generally associated with negative health consequences. It is defined by the body mass index (BMI) scale which can classify if someone is underweight, at the normal weight, overweight or obese in relation to their height. Obesity is increasingly becoming more common in modern society, […]

By Kiara Fitzhenry Introduction Diabetes Mellitus is a condition whereby your blood glucose (blood sugar) levels are chronically too high. This may occur when either your body does not produce insulin (Type I Diabetes Mellitus), or when your cells are no longer sensitive to insulin, or you do not produce enough insulin (Type II Diabetes […]

by Kiara Fitzhenry Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions, which can cause twisting, repetitive movements, and abnormal postures. These involuntary movements can affect various parts of the body, including the neck, face, arms, and legs – leading to pain, tremors, discomfort, and functional limitations which may interfere with daily activities. […]

By: Gcina Gumede How well our hips move during a game of padel is something a majority of us do not think about. With Padel growing exponentially around the world it is important to know what factors may be limiting to your games potential and what may put you at risk of injuring yourself. Poor […]

By Taygan Robson, Sport Scientist and Director of Pure Science The three 🔢 stages of overtraining can be identified as follows: During stage 1️⃣ , Individuals engage in overreaching, which refers to a period of intensified training that exceeds the individual’s normal training load.Increased fatigue, sleep disturbances, and sub-par performance characterise the initial stage of […]