
Welcome to the Prohealth Hong Kong blog, your go-to source for expert tips from our physiotherapy team, as well as the latest news on upcoming events and exclusive promotions. Our experienced physiotherapists share their insights on maintaining optimal health, preventing injuries, and enhancing your overall well-being. Stay informed about our workshops, health seminars, and special offers designed to support your journey to wellness. Join us as we explore the best practices in physiotherapy and corporate wellness across Asia.
Not Just for Athletes: How High-Intensity Training Can Transform Your Everyday Life
High-Intensity Training (HIT) is not just for elite athletes. It is a philosophy of strength building that focuses on maximal effort, offering profound benefits for anyone looking to improve their health and quality of life. By engaging in brief, intense, and infrequent strength sessions, you can build a foundation of resilience that extends far beyond muscle, impacting your energy, metabolism, and ability to handle daily physical demands with ease.
Don't Let TMJ Lock You Up: Unlock Relief and Reclaim Your Smile
The clicking, aching, and stiffness of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) can feel frustrating and debilitating. Many people believe that this complex pain is a life sentence or requires invasive procedures. However, the key to unlocking this discomfort often lies not just in the joint itself, but in the intricate network of muscles, nerves, and posture that supports it. Physiotherapy offers a revolutionary, non-invasive approach that views the jaw as an integral part of your body's musculoskeletal system.
The Desk Worker’s Survival Guide: Ditch the Neck Pain and Find Your Flow
Neck pain is a common burden for desk workers, often caused by prolonged sitting, poor posture, and repetitive strain. This discomfort can interrupt focus and productivity, but with simple strategies and targeted exercises, you can ease neck tension and find your flow.
Tongue Diagnosis 101: What Your Tongue is Trying to Tell You About Your Health
For thousands of years, practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have used the tongue as a powerful diagnostic tool. While it doesn't replace a modern medical diagnosis, your tongue can offer a fascinating, real-time window into your overall health and well-being.
Unlocking Your Potential: Amanda's Guide to Flexor Hallacis Longus Tendinopathy
Have you been struggling with pain, limited movement, or discomfort in your inner ankle and foot, that you were told it could be the Achilles or Plantarfasciitis, but not quite after you google the symptoms online? You may be experiencing a common condition known as Flexor Hallucis Longus (FHL) Tendinopathy. While it can be frustrating, understanding what's happening in your body is the first step toward recovery.
The Feet You've Always Wanted: A Journey from Flat to Flawless
Flat feet, or fallen arches, are a common condition affecting millions, leading to discomfort, fatigue, and pain in the knees and back due to poor body alignment. While genetics play a role, the journey to healthier, stronger feet is within reach through targeted exercises, supportive gear, and smart lifestyle changes. This guide provides a blueprint to transform your feet, boosting your mobility and comfort.
Unlocking Your Potential: Carmen's Guide to Achilles Tendinitis
Have you been struggling with pain, stiffness, or discomfort in the back of your heel? You may be experiencing a common condition known as Achilles Tendinitis. While it can be frustrating, understanding what's happening in your body is the first step toward recovery.
Your Posture Matters: A Comprehensive Guide to Standing Tall and Sitting Smart
We’ve all heard the command: “Stand up straight!” It’s often associated with mere appearance, but posture is far more than that—it is a fundamental pillar of our long-term health and well-being. In our modern world of desks, smartphones, and sedentary habits, poor posture has become an epidemic, contributing to a host of issues from chronic pain to reduced energy. Understanding why posture matters and how to correct it is not an exercise in aesthetics; it is an investment in a pain-free and vibrant life.
Unlocking Your Potential: Dickson’s Guide to Anterior Knee Pain
Have you been struggling with pain, limited movement, or discomfort in your knee? You may be experiencing a common condition known as Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. While it can be frustrating, understanding what's happening in your body is the first step toward recovery.
Don't Let a Hamstring Injury Hold You Back: A Physio's Guide to Recovery and Prevention
A hamstring strain is a common athletic injury that can be effectively managed with a strategic physiotherapy approach. The key to a successful recovery and preventing re-injury lies in moving beyond simple rest and embracing a progressive, structured rehabilitation plan focused on eccentric strength training.
Unlocking Your Potential: Brian’s Guide to Neck and Shoulder Pain
Suffering from neck and shoulder pain? It could be cervical radiculopathy, but there's a solution. Brian, our physiotherapist, helped patient Paul go from daily discomfort to pain-free movement. Brian's approach addresses the root cause, not just the symptoms, using a personalized plan of manual therapy, targeted exercises, and strengthening. This method doesn't just treat the issue it helps you regain your strength and prevent future injury.
ACL Recovery Secrets: The Step-By-Step Physiotherapy Plan for a Strong Comeback
An ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) tear is a devastating injury for athletes and active individuals. The path to recovery can feel long and uncertain, often dominated by the fear of re-injury. However, a successful comeback is not a matter of chance; it's a matter of science and strategy. The true "secret" to a strong return lies not in rushing the process, but in adhering to a meticulous, phased ACL rehabilitation plan that builds a knee more resilient than before.
From Desk to Dream: Simple Ergonomic Fixes for a Pain-Free Workday
Chronic pain is a complex and debilitating condition that affects millions worldwide. Unlike acute pain, which serves as a warning signal for injury or illness, chronic pain persists for months or even years, often outlasting its original cause. This persistent pain can reshape the nervous system, leading to a heightened state of sensitivity where even mild stimuli can be perceived as painful. Managing this condition effectively requires moving beyond a singular focus on the site of discomfort and embracing a holistic approach that addresses the whole person.
Managing Chronic Pain: A Holistic Approach with Physiotherapy
Chronic pain is a complex and debilitating condition that affects millions worldwide. Unlike acute pain, which serves as a warning signal for injury or illness, chronic pain persists for months or even years, often outlasting its original cause. This persistent pain can reshape the nervous system, leading to a heightened state of sensitivity where even mild stimuli can be perceived as painful. Managing this condition effectively requires moving beyond a singular focus on the site of discomfort and embracing a holistic approach that addresses the whole person.
Acupuncture for Anxiety: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World
In an era defined by constant stimulation and pressure, anxiety has become a pervasive challenge, affecting millions seeking relief. While traditional talk therapy and medication are cornerstone treatments, many are looking to complementary approaches to find a deeper sense of calm. Among these, acupuncture, a key pillar of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is gaining recognition not as a mystical cure, but as a sophisticated, evidence-supported tool for regulating the nervous system and managing anxiety.
Gluteal Tendinopathy – Do’s & Don’ts
Gluteal tendinopathy (often called greater trochanteric pain syndrome) is irritation or degeneration of the gluteus medius and/or minimus tendons at the hip. It commonly causes outer hip pain, especially when walking, climbing stairs, or lying on the affected side. Here, we will discuss what to and what not to do if you have lateral hip pain!
A Holistic Path to Wellness: Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine
In our fast-paced modern world, the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a refreshingly holistic approach to health. Unlike Western medicine, which often focuses on treating specific symptoms, TCM views the body as an interconnected system where balance is the cornerstone of wellness.
Efficacy of High-Intensity Resistance and Impact Training (HiRIT) in a Postmenopausal Woman with Osteopenia and Severe Scoliosis: A Preliminary Case Study
High-intensity resistance impact training (HiRIT) has been shown to be an effective intervention to improve BMD and functional measurements in postmenopausal women and men over the age of 50 with low or very low bone density1,2. However, there are no currently published research studies on the safety or efficacy of a HiRIT intervention in postmenopausal women with osteopenia and severe scoliosis.
Is Bending While Lifting Bad for Your Back?
Back pain is one of the most common health concerns worldwide, affecting people of all ages and lifestyles. Among the many questions surrounding back health, one that frequently arises is: Is bending bad for your back? Let's dive into the facts and debunk some myths surrounding this topic.
Understanding TMJ Pain and Jaw Clicking
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders are a common source of facial pain and jaw dysfunction affecting millions of people worldwide. The TMJ acts as a sliding hinge that connects your jawbone to your skull, facilitating essential movements like chewing, speaking, and yawning. When this joint becomes misaligned, inflamed, or damaged, it can lead to discomfort, restricted jaw movement, and characteristic clicking or popping sounds. While occasional jaw clicking may not be concerning, persistent pain or dysfunction warrants attention to prevent worsening symptoms.