1 UCT/MRC Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa 2 South African Medical ...

Want the lean look and elegant stance of a yoga or Pilates teacher? It all starts with good posture. The best way to improve your posture is to focus on exercises that strengthen your core -- the ...

A combination of yoga, stretching, and strengthening exercises may help you to fix or correct your posture over time. Maintaining good posture is important for helping you develop strength, ...

The patient should be informed about the risk of falling and of syncope within 15-120 minutes after taking meals. Alcoholic beverages should be avoided before and after meals. Meal size and ...

For better posture, improved back health, and sturdier shoulders, start with the ABC’s…er, the I-Y-T’s. A common rehab move, the I-Y-T exercise is a beginner-friendly way to enhance your posture, nail ...

Kyphosis is also known as “roundback” or “hunchback,” because it’s an excessive curve of the upper back that makes it look rounded or hunched. While a small curve in the upper back is natural, an ...

If you're doing core strengthening exercises for lower back pain, discover why a movement specialist wants to check for imbalances first. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been told I need to do ...

Poor posture can be caused by excessive smartphone use, unsupportive footwear, or other reasons. Your body becomes the position you spend the most time in, says Grayson Wickham, DPT, CSCS, a physical ...

Excessive curvature of the spine that eventually causes a hump-like appearance in the upper back is kyphosis. You can prevent this by practicing proper posture and doing certain exercises to ...

All older patients, especially those who have had falls, syncope, or dizziness, should be screened for PH. In symptomatic PH, the timing of the individual's symptoms will help to determine the timing ...