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Check Mate!
December marks the beginning of summer and national skin cancer awareness month. Hunter Melanoma Foundation have launched their campaign ‘check mate’ to help raise awareness of the dangers of sun exposure and how you and your mates can look out for one another, by...
Keep Your Knee’s Strong!
With the winter netball season having come to a close, we hope your knees are ok! Knee injuries are the most common injuries in netball and it mainly involves the soft tissues in the joint. Many athletes leave the game after ACL tears, so preventing knee injuries is...
What is COPD?
We always hear people say that smokers would get COPD. What is COPD exactly? Is it true that only smokers would suffer from this? Is there any ways to prevent that? COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a group of lung diseases that prevent proper...
Berry Blast: A Nutrient-Packed Smoothie
Sip Your Way to Better HealthIn the fast-paced world of wellness, few things are as simple and satisfying as a smoothie. And when it comes to nutrient density, flavor, and health benefits, the Berry Blast Smoothie stands out as a true powerhouse. Packed with...
Most Common Netball Injuries
With easing COVID-19 restrictions, the netball season begins anew! Netball is Australia’s most played women’s sport, a great achievement, but concerning for players with past injuries, especially post‑lockdown. At PROHEALTH Physio & Fitness, we reviewed research...
Muscle Strains: Do’s and Don’ts
Muscle strains are one of the most common injuries treated at PROHEALTH PHYSIO & FITNESS (EP). Whether you're an athlete, a weekend warrior, or simply navigating daily life, understanding how to manage and prevent muscle strains is essential for long-term health...
A Guide to Healthy Eating
Good nutrition supports a healthy lifestyle, lowers chronic disease risk, and boosts overall wellbeing. To simplify healthy eating, we’ve created a guide based on Australian dietary guidelines. Guideline 1: Maintain a healthy weight by staying active and choosing...
Irish Stew
Winter pleasures don’t get much simpler than a nice blow of hot Irish stew. Cheap, easy & warming, they’re the culinary equivalent of a big woolly scarf. So with winter in full swing, why not get some hot healthy Irish Stew in your belly 🙂 Irish Stew - courtesy...
Tradies National Health Month
August is Tradies Health Month, raising awareness and tools for tradies’ wellbeing. This year, without exception, we would like to prioritise tradies’ health. What injuries are tradies more susceptible to? How can we prevent these injuries? Tradies are susceptible to...
Anxiety & Exercise
Exercise & anxiety have some things in common, they both increase your heart rate, breathing & make you sweat! Anxiety is something that most people will feel at one time or another. It can manifest in different ways for different people, but it is a natural...
Exercise and Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy is a neuromuscular disorder from brain trauma, causing deficits in strength, mobility, coordination, balance, and fitness. Can exercise improve these deficits? Though research is early, aerobic and strength exercise show safe, promising benefits for...
Christmas Dinner in July
Why wait until December to enjoy the warmth and joy of Christmas? At PROHEALTH PHYSIO & FITNESS (EP), we believe in celebrating health, happiness, and community all year round. That’s why Christmas Dinner in July is the perfect opportunity to gather, reflect, and...