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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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Common Working At Home Injuries
Due to the extension of the lockdown most individuals will be working from home for a longer period of time. It is important that individuals are aware of common injuries that may occur when safe work practices are not implemented. Over 60% of the Australian's are...
Physio Tips For Working At Home
Due to the recent lockdown in NSW, it is no doubt that many individuals are working from home. Below are 5 Ergonomic Do's and Don'ts approved by our Physiotherapists to reduce common working from home injuries. Ergonomics refers to designing a workplace/environment...
Meet Valeria!
Meet Valeria! PROHEALTH PHYSIO'S newest physiotherapist! Valeria has a degree in Bachelor of Physiotherapy with experience in Hospitals around NSW, where she has gained knowledge across the main disciplines of Physiotherapy: Cardiorespiratory, Neurological...
Bone Myths
As physios we often hear of bone myths that can be confusing or misleading. Want to understand your bones? Bones Myths – We hear a lot of Bone Myths which can get confusing, and even misleading. Lets go through some common questions about bones and their healing! A...
Eating To Improve Bone Health
Maintaining strong healthy bones can be achieved through exercise, but did you know what you eat can also help? Eating To Improve Bone Health – Bone health is an important aspect from children growing, to healing fractures, to preventing osteopenia and osteoporosis....
Exercise For Strong Bones
Eating the right food can improve bone health. Regular exercise however can help your bones get stronger. Keep reading to see our top preventative resistance exercises to improve your bone strength. Exercise For Stronger Bones – Bone health is a key issue...
Carbs Boosted Running
Are you wanting to boost your energy during running or sports? If you are looking for an extra energy boost during running or sports, increasing carbohydrate intake may improve your performance. A 2015 study observing the effects of carbohydrate intake & team...
Running Reduces Mortality Risk
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one cause of mortality (death) worldwide. The risk of CVD increases due to unhealthy exercise/dietary habits, obesity, smoking poor physical activity & alcohol use. Running can help reduce the risk of CVD. A 2014 study...
Improve Your Running
Running is a great form of exercise for maintaining or improving your health & fitness. There are numerous other benefits for people who adopt a structured running program. If you are seeking to increase the benefits you get from running, our quick tips might be...
What is Dry Needling?
Dry needling is a term used to differentiate “non-injection” type needles from the practice of Injectables such as corticosteroids, saline, and local anesthetics. The dry needling term is used more commonly in western countries to signify the different physiological...
Happy Easter!
On behalf of Marc, Julie and the ProHealth Physio & Fitness team we would like to wish you a safe and happy Easter! However you wish to celebrate we hope you have a lovely long weekend with friends and family and of course a little bit of chocolate, keep reading...
Meet Andrew!
Meet Andrew, PROHEALTH’s newest Accredited Exercise Physiologist! Andrew graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor’s in Applied Science (Exercise Physiology) and loves to apply his knowledge and expertise to assist people from all walks of life. Andrew...