Balance exercises to prevent falls
A biokineticist discusses the challenges of balance for older people and provides some practical solutions.
Exercise during pregnancy
While pregnancy is certainly not the time to take up kickboxing, many exercise routines can be beneficial to both expectant mothers and their babies. Here’s what to consider when planning your pregnancy fitness regimen.
Running: Trail, road or treadmill?
Running is one of the oldest cardio exercises known to humans, but we often don’t get it right. We checked research about trail, road and treadmill running, and asked Dr Jason Suter, a sports medicine subspecialist at Mediclinic Constantia Sports Medicine Centre to deliver a verdict on which is best.
How to boost your metabolism
Everybody’s metabolism differs – but there are ways to speed up yours to regulate your energy levels and weight better. A dietician at Mediclinic gives her metabolism-boosting tips.
Regaining fitness after a sports injury
For sportspeople or those with very active lifestyles, injuries often come with the territory. While you may be longing to resume your fitness routine as quickly as possible, sports doctor Dr Jann Killops offers a medical perspective.
DID YOU KNOW?
-
Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
#MediclinicFacts -
A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
#MediclinicFacts -
We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
#MediclinicFacts -
Scrub areas in theatre are a minimum of 2.1m wide to accommodate at least two people at a time.
#MediclinicFacts -
We use a yacht-mast design for our cabling and keep it safely wound up in our trauma pedestals to avoid any accidents.
#MediclinicFacts -
Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
#MediclinicFacts -
Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
#MediclinicFacts -
Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
#MediclinicFacts -
Mediclinic Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
#MediclinicFacts -
We monitor the temperature of our neonatal units as newborn babies are extremely sensitive to temperature change.
#MediclinicFacts
Share
Tweet
Running versus cycling
Running and cycling are both very popular ways to stay fit, and both have their pros and cons. We compare their benefits side-by-side to help you fine tune your fitness routine.
Top mental fitness tips
Can you condition your brain to become sharper and more agile as you age? Yes, you can, says Dr Peter Haug, a neurologist at Mediclinic Milnerton.
DID YOU KNOW?
-
To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
#MediclinicFacts -
A baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
#MediclinicFacts -
Scrub areas in theatre are a minimum of 2.1m wide to accommodate at least two people at a time.
#MediclinicFacts -
Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
#MediclinicFacts -
Our expert breastfeeding advice is based on the principles of the United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Health Organisation.
#MediclinicFacts -
Mediclinic Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
#MediclinicFacts -
We monitor the temperature of our neonatal units as newborn babies are extremely sensitive to temperature change.
#MediclinicFacts -
We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
#MediclinicFacts -
We use the internationally recognised Oxford Vermont Network to keep our neonatal critical care units at the forefront of paediatric medicine.
#MediclinicFacts -
We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
#MediclinicFacts
How to reduce chronic back pain
Dr Willem Strydom, an orthopaedic spine surgeon at Mediclinic Cape Gate, discusses the common occurrence of myofascial or chronic back pain and offers some simple self-help solutions.
How to stay active at work
If you are reading this, chances are you’re probably at work, taking a break at your desk before tackling the next task on your computer.
Keeping fit during menopause
Menopause is a natural biological process that needn’t keep you from being fit and healthy. In fact, exercise can help improve your quality of life by reducing your risk of cancer and weight gain, strengthening your bones and improving your mood.
Should you run when you’re sick?
If you’re not feeling well, should you continue to train or exercise? Many amateur athletes will be asking this question in the coming months, so we got answers from a Mediclinic GP.
LOAD MORE ARTICLES
