Why do we need balance training? Balance can be defined as the body’s ability to maintain its centre of mass within its base of support. There are many benefits to balance training, ranging from reducing the risk of injuries in athletes to improving mobility and prevention of falls in older adults. Studies have also found […]
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Tendon Health
What are tendons? Tendons are the soft tissues that joins our muscles to our bones and allow the forces generated by a muscle to be transferred to the bone. There are various reasons our tendons can become irritated and these can vary depending on where the tendon is situated in the body. When our tendons […]
What is cancer rehab and how can it help?
What is Cancer Rehab? Cancer rehabilitation can be defined as a process that assists each individual with cancer to obtain their maximal physical, social, psychological and vocational function within the limits created by their disease and its resulting treatment. That really means helping people to overcome the challenges that cancer and its treatment has given […]
What Sort of Exercise Should I be Doing?
Exercise Prescription and Loading the Teenage Skeleton
Tailoring the load and type of exercise for individuals is vital to achieve optimal results. Exercise early in life establishes a foundation for late in life and it is known that Active Children become Active Adults. It is much harder to encourage sedentary children to exercise regularly in their adulthood. However it is often in […]
Pilates – should I do Floor or Equipment Classes?
One of the questions we’re often asked is, “Pilates – should I do Floor or Equipment Classes?“. In floor classes you develop good spinal stabilisation techniques as you rely on your muscle control and you can’t cheat! When starting Equipment classes too early you can use the equipment to maintain your spinal position rather than […]
Do I need a new bed and mattress?
What should I be looking for A question my patients often ask me is whether I think they need a new bed. Is their bed the cause of or contributing to their musculo-skeletal condition? Certainly if the symptom pattern is such that you are aware of discomfort in bed at night or waking regularly in […]
What is osteopenia and osteoporosis and how can I improve my bone health?
What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis occurs when bone structure becomes compromised becoming weaker and less dense. This leads to an increased risk of fracture (by 2-3 times). The most common bones to be affected by osteoporosis are the hip, wrist and spine. By 2022, it is estimated there will be 6.2 million Australians over the age […]