Medical Science
Which low-impact exercise is right for you?
If you are starting a fitness routine, managing a chronic condition, coming back from a post-operative procedure, or just looking for balance in your regular training, you might be considering low-impact exercises. What are low-impact exercises? Low-impact exercise refers to physical activity that avoids excessive strain on the joints – things like walking, swimming, cycling, […]
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Marathon Ready? Get a CPET Test. Finish Safely with UP Clinic!
Marathon season is just around the corner, and if you’re planning a fall race, you are probably starting your training soon. For many people, running a marathon is not just about finishing in a certain time, it can quite simply be an opportunity to challenge oneself. That said, running a marathon is not an easy […]
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Vertigo versus Dizziness: What’s the Difference?
Are you feeling lightheaded or does the room seem to be spinning? Vertigo and dizziness are sometimes used interchangeably, but if you are truly suffering from one or the other, it’s important to differentiate between the two to better understand the underlying causes. UP Medical Dizziness is a broad term that can describe a range […]
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7 Exercise Habits That Could Lead to Injury
Getting a quick hit of exercise endorphins, time constraints and many other factors can lead us to getting straight into a workout without focusing on the basics: proper warm ups and cool downs, listening to our body, etc. While exercise is hugely important for our health, it’s also just as important how we exercise – […]
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How to tell if your Physical Therapy is Working
When you’re trying to break through pain barriers, it can not only be physically challenging, but mentally challenging as well. When working with a physical therapist after a couple sessions you might feel like you’ve hit a wall, are exhausted or discouraged with your process. It is easy to give up, or take the ‘easier’ […]
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Have hip pain? Physical Therapy can help!
The hips are a complex musculoskeletal system that require strength and balance to operate properly. At one point in time, we all actively engaged our hips, glutes and core throughout the day, but now, the more we sit, the more under-utilised our hips have become, leading essentially, to a much weaker support system. When we […]
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Best practices for Dragon Boating！
It’s dragon boat season! This traditional sport can be a lot of fun, but it also places physical demands on the body. The strong, repetitive movements used in the sport can cause overuse injuries if you are not careful with your technique, and/or haven’t built up the strength to meet the demand. The most common […]
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Injury Prevention for Racquet Sports
With the arrival of warmer weather, it’s becoming the perfect season for racquet sports such as Padel, tennis, and badminton.While you might be ready to get right into the swing of things, it’s important to take in a few key considerations – especially if you’ve been taking some time off or it’s your first time playing […]
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What is Tech Neck?
We spend hours staring at our screens – from working on our computers to watching videos or playing games on our phones. And while we may think our posture is perfect, chances are the time spent looking at our devices is contributing to ‘tech neck’, causing tension in our shoulders and of course, neck. About […]
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Weight loss Injection or TCM needling? Your guide is here！
After the holiday weight gain, it’s time to prioritize weight loss again. Some decide to avoid snacks, while others hit the gym hard. However, a different group opts for smarter alternatives: traditional Chinese medicine uses herbs to boost metabolism; catgut embedding therapy stimulates self-healing through acupoints; semaglutide, known globally as the ‘weight loss injection,’ offers […]
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