News, Articles & Insights
At PROHEALTH PHYSIO & FITNESS our team strive to provide our current & new clients with topical physio & exercise physiology related articles, insights & tips to help you live life better.
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Suffering from headaches?
When suffering from headaches, it is firstly important to understand different types of headaches before establishing the best manage them. Did you know physiotherapists can be successfully treat headaches? Types of common headaches There are many different types of...
What’s an Exercise Physiologists (EP)?
Exercise Physiologists (EP) offer a unique set of skills relating to the active treatment of all manner of acute and chronic conditions. EPs are not only promoters of healthy lifestyles, but also understand what it takes to holistically individualise treatment to...
Caffeine-free Winter Herb Tea
Sage, thyme & rosemary are great detoxifiers that help in cleansing the blood and boosting the blood circulation. They improve your mood and support brain health. Thyme can be a great natural cough remedy, packed in essential vitamins and minerals. Recipe...
Cracking your knuckles?
I’m sure you’ve heard people tell you that you should stop cracking your knuckles so you don’t get arthritis. Is it true? The “popping” or “cracking” sound that happens when cracking your knuckles is caused by popping bubbles in your synovial fluid, which is...
Corticosteroid or Cortisone Injections
Corticosteroids are commonly used as first line management for joint-related hip and knee pain, however they do have some negative effects on the body that aren’t always made clear. Did you know physio treatments can provide non-invasive alternatives that can have...
Desk job causing pain
Staying in one position for more than four hours daily can contribute to lower back pain, musculoskeletal disorders, stress, obesity, neck and shoulder pain. Through COVID, we saw a much higher frequency of postural issues arising from people being seated whilst...
Importance of Physical Activity As We Age
Common conditions affecting muscles and the skeleton, or the musculoskeletal system, in senior age include: osteoarthritis, osteomalacia, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, muscle weakness and pain. Fatigue, weakness and reduced tolerance to exercise can be caused...
Nutrition As We Age
As our body ages, how we process food & our nutritional requirements change. This means the older we get it is becomes increasingly important to ensure your diet includes healthy foods & with the right nutrients. Nutrition As We...
Thank you & Fee Change
We sincerely thank you for choosing PROHEALTH PHYSIO & FITNESS as your physio or exercise physiologist (EP). We take great pride in the reputation we have developed within Lane Cove & surrounding Lower North Shore suburbs. We wanted to let you know that after...
Running Tips
Due to COVID-19, many of us cannot go to gyms or exercise classes. People started looking into other exercise options & the popular choice appears to be to go running. Irrespective of if you are an experienced runner or a newbie, our physios explore how to...
Fun & Healthy Easter Alternative
A fun & healthy alternative this Easter. Giving coloured eggs like these is typical in the Easter celebrations of many Christian Orthodox people. With a Macedonian heritage, Julie ensures our family enjoys participating in this fantastic tradition. Definitely a...
Soccer Season Tips
It's time to dust off your football kit bag being greeted by the smell of half-filled tubes of Dencorub, boots and socks you might accidentally forgotten to wash! We'd like to wish the players, coaches, managers & supporters the very best for the season ahead....