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Benefits of Gardening Whether you\u2019re growing fruit and veggies, flowers or succulents, getting your green thumb on can have a surprising number of health benefits for you and your family. Stay fit and active in the garden Depending on the size of your garden, maintaining it can be also be a great way to […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
Tendinopathy Tendinopathy refers to an unhealthy tendon characterised by overuse and the presence of tiny tears along with the breakdown of collagen fibres and other changes to the intracellular structure of the tendon. Here are some vital facts to know about tendinopathies. 1) Tendinopathy does not improve with rest. Pain may settle […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
WHY YOUR DOCTOR SHOULD REFER YOU TO AN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST We all know we should exercise, and the science is clear, exercise is medicine. The following explains what an Exercise Physiologist is and why your doctor might refer you to one. What IS AN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST? Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs)\u00a0are university-qualified allied health professionals. […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
Ankle stability Anyone who is physically active should be able to appreciate the importance of ankle stability. Whether your running, changing direction quickly, jumping or lunging you require strength and control around the ankle to ensure correct posture. If this is lacking then you are at a greater risk of injury. Furthermore conditions like shin […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
The secret of sleep Good quality sleep is vital for a healthy happy life. It enhances our energy, makes us feel more alive and has an important impact on our experience of pain. But so many of us struggle to fall asleep or find ourselves waking up during the night. When we sleep our bodies […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
THE IMPORTANCE OF ACTIVE AGING For Australians aged 65 and over, physical activity becomes important in maintaining energy levels, increasing joint movement, preventing, and managing mental health problems (by reducing stress and anxiety), and improving mood and memory function. Older adults are a diverse group, with different ages and socioeconomic backgrounds and different life experiences […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
Summer is on its way, which means so is the emergence of the iconic Aussie summer sport cricket. You will even see our Senior Physio \/ resident athlete Kai Allison playing for the Pottsville cricket club this summer! The demands of the sport of cricket can be variable depending on whether the player involved is […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
Why everyone needs a foam roller! What is Fascia? Fascia is a layer of connective tissue that surrounds the outer surface of muscles , individual muscle fibres, vessels, nerves and organs binding them together Fascia connects our skin to our muscles and our muscles to each other forming chains that help to redistribute stress throughout […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>