Do’s and don’ts for back exercises
If you suffer from back pain, you are not alone. Lower back pain is a prevalent cause of disability across the globe, affecting more than 460 million people*.
Activity trackers: are they for you?
Fitness or activity trackers are all the rage, but can they really help you reach your weight loss and health goals?
Five exercises that keep you coming back
Any exercise is better than no exercise, says a biokineticist. But by spending only 22 minutes a day on exercise, you can transform your health – and it needn’t be a chore or cost you anything.
Fighting the ‘midlife fat attack’
One of the main health concerns for those over 40 is that hormonal changes will cause weight gain. A Mediclinic gynaecologist and obstetrician explains that while hormonal changes can indirectly cause weight gain, it’s not as simple as that.
Incontinence and physiotherapy
That little bit of urine that escapes when you sneeze or cough is just a side effect of having babies or ageing, right? Not at all. An expert explains the link between incontinence and physiotherapy in women.
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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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Mediclinic is one of the three leading private hospital groups in Southern Africa and the sixth largest private healthcare group in the world.
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Our world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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Mediclinic Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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Some of our hospitals have operating tables that can support patients of up to 370kg in weight and 2.2m in height.
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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How to be safe on your bike [infographic]
Wearing a helmet when cycling is a no-brainer. And more cycling safety tips.
The role of resistance training in your workout
Life is a series of pushes and pulls, and that’s a good template for your exercise regime too.
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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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Our radio-translucent theatre beds enable X-rays to be taken on the spot, without having to move the patient or disturb the procedure.
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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The only one in Africa and one of only 13 in the world, the P-I BrÅnemark Institute of Excellence at Mediclinic Morningside, specialises in facial reconstruction.
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Mediclinic Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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Nurses can observe patients at all times as critical care units are designed like a beehive with the nurses’ station in the middle.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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Some of our hospitals have operating tables that can support patients of up to 370kg in weight and 2.2m in height.
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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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A beginner’s guide to cycling
Cycling is a great way to keep fit, meet new people and explore the countryside. If you’ve never put bum on seat before, here are some pointers to get you pedalling.
How to avoid common mountain biking injuries
Whether you’re a Cape Epic cross-country rider or a downhill extremist, if you’re out on your mountain bike you could run the risk of a range of injuries. Here’s a look at the most common ones, and how to prevent them happening.
Exercise and asthma
Exercise is a common trigger for asthma symptoms, but asthma shouldn’t be a reason to avoid exercise. Proper diagnosis and an effective treatment plan can help asthma sufferers enjoy the many benefits of appropriate exercise.
CrossFit vs high intensity interval training
While CrossFit and high intensity interval training share some similarities, they are two distinct training methods. Our biokinetics expert explains how each works and weighs up the pros and cons.
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