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Physiotherapy vs Exercise Physiology
A tale of two allied health professions - when it comes to injury rehabilitation or chronic condition treatment/management/prevention, there are two health professions that are frequently mentioned and, to the layman, are commonly confused due to the homophonic nature...
Rotator Cuff Tear – What’s next?
Rotator cuff tears are considered a common finding with advancing age. Just as we get grey hairs or wrinkles, we expect age-related changes to occur internally too, and not all of them will cause pain. Generally small to medium rotator cuff tears will be asymptomatic...
Running Mistakes to Avoid
Setting running goals and achieving them can be an extremely rewarding experience. Sometimes unrealistic expectations, injuries or pain can create a physiological and psychological hurdle in achieving these goals. To aid your running experience, here are some tips and...
Weight loss to prevent surgery
It may come to you as no surprise that losing excessive weight has multiple positive health benefits. These include things like reducing blood pressure, lowering cholesterol, reducing risk of heart disease and stroke improving sleep and breathing etc. But did you...
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...