Understanding Asthma

Understanding Asthma

Asthma is a chronic medical condition that affects the airways, making it hard for those with asthma to breathe. There are many factors that can trigger asthma, such as, physical activity, cold air, air pollutants, strong emotions, stress and much more. People with...
Tradies Month – August 2019

Tradies Month – August 2019

Tradies Month encourages all tradies to take the time to pay attention to their health and wellbeing. While this is so important for those that work in the trade industry, lets not forget those that undertake recreational DIY projects outside of their regular job....
Meet Dearbhla

Meet Dearbhla

Dearbhla is one of PROHEALTH PHYSIO’s newest Physiotherapists. Dearbhla (pronounced Der-Vlah) graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University in 2014. After graduating in 2014 Dearbhla shortly afterwards moved to Sydney in 2015. Dearbhla has a particular interest...
Sports Drinks for Young Athletes

Sports Drinks for Young Athletes

Marketing of sports / energy drinks is everywhere – but how beneficial or detrimental are they to young athletes & active children? Sports drinks and energy drinks are perceived by active children and adolescents to provide energy, optimise their performance and...
K-Tape & Understanding Uses

K-Tape & Understanding Uses

Have you ever wondered why athletes wear strips of colourful tape or if it actually does anything? We explore K-Tape, it’s origin, intended use and current uses. Kinesiology tape (K-tape) can be applied with numerous different techniques to obtain the desired...