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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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Why do my knees click?
Cracking, popping and clicking in the knee is a very common occurrence, with studies supporting that the vast majority of people will have some knee crepitus (noisy knees) at some point within their lifetime. The two main determining factors to distinguish whether the...
Exercising with knee osteoarthritis
There is a common misconception that exercise may harm osteoarthritic knee joints. This leads to decreased activity levels due to fear and avoidance, which in turn will have negative effects on knee joint health. There is consistent evidence proving otherwise,...
Frozen Shoulder Explained: How to Know If You Have It
Frozen shoulder, medically known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition that causes pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion in the shoulder joint. It typically develops gradually and can severely impact daily activities like dressing, reaching overhead, or even...
Do I need surgery after rupturing my ACL?
An ACL rupture is a common injury among athletes that often sees their season cut short with a long rehabilitation process. ACL tear management commonly leads to reconstructive surgery despite the growing body of evidence that many people can return to normal and...
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...
October is Walktober
Walktober is an annual health awareness and fundraising event that challenges people to move for 31 minutes of every day for 31 days in October. Walktober also aims to raise important funds to acheive a greater presence in schools trhoughout Australia. October -...
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...
Weight Loss to Prevent Surgery: Proactive Path to Healing
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...
A Cozy Cup of Wellness
As the chill of winter settles in, there's nothing more comforting than wrapping your hands around a warm mug of tea. But for those looking to avoid caffeine jitters or improve sleep, caffeine-free herbal teas offer a soothing alternative. Packed with natural...
Cracking Your Knuckles: Myth or Misstep?
If you've ever been told that cracking your knuckles will lead to arthritis, you're not alone. It's one of the most persistent myths in musculoskeletal health. But according to the experts at PROHEALTH PHYSIO & FITNESS (EP) in Lane Cove, Australia, the truth is...











