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5 Biggest Misconceptions About Osteoarthritis

March 18, 2024 Andrew McGonigle

There are two main views about osteoarthritis: the old, outdated one, and the new, evidence-based one! Read on to debunk 5 of the biggest misconceptions about this condition.

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In Anatomy, Physiology Tags arthritis, osteoarthritis
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What are Muscle Knots?

March 18, 2024 Andrew McGonigle

We have all probably experienced what is commonly called a muscle knot. Of course, a muscle cannot tie itself into a knot, so what can explain this sensation?

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In Physiology, Anatomy Tags Muscle tightness, muscle knots
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The A&P of Ujjayi Breathing!

March 1, 2024 Andrew McGonigle

Ujjayi pranayama is a breathing technique used in many styles of yoga. It means victorious breath or is often referred to as ocean breathing. There are so many pseudoscientific-sounding benefits to ujjayi breathing out there! Read on to find out about the anatomy and physiology of this technique.

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In Physiology, Anatomy Tags ujjayi, breathing
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Is Lengthening the Spine Always the Best Option?

February 19, 2024 Andrew McGonigle

“Lengthen your spine” is a popular cue amongst yoga teachers. It is something that I used to say all the time when I was teaching, but when I started to look more closely at the biomechanics of this action, I quickly realised that it wasn’t as simple as I had once imagined.

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Can “Heart Openers” Improve Bad Posture?

February 13, 2024 Andrew McGonigle

There definitely tends to be favouritism in the yoga community towards back bending as opposed to all the other wonderful and equally important movements that the spine can make.

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In Myth or Fact?, Anatomy, Asana Tags heart openers, Backbends
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