by PROHEALTH | Oct 12, 2020 | Exercise Physiology, Fitness, Physio
With the winter netball season having come to a close, we hope your knees are ok! Knee injuries are the most common injuries in netball and it mainly involves the soft tissues in the joint. Many leave the game after devastating knee injuries like an ACL tear and so it...
by PROHEALTH | Aug 17, 2020 | Exercise Physiology, Fitness, Physio
With easing COVID-19 restrictions, the netball season begins anew! Since Netball is the most widely played sport among Australian women (fair enough, we’re pretty good at it), this is fantastic news! However, this can also be a little terrifying for many who have a...
by PROHEALTH | Jul 7, 2020 | Exercise Physiology, Fitness, Health, Mental Health
Exercise & anxiety have some things in common, they both increase your heart rate, breathing & make you sweat! Unlike exercise, however anxiety can have serious adverse effects & are a common cause of morbidity & mortality. Anxiety & Exercise...
by PROHEALTH | Jul 3, 2020 | Exercise Physiology, Fitness
Cerebral Palsy is a neuromuscular disorder which is a result of a trauma to the developing brain which can result in deficits in muscle strength, walking quality, coordination, balance and reduced cardiorespiratory fitness. Can exercise improve these deficits? While...
by PROHEALTH | Jun 6, 2020 | Exercise Physiology, Fitness
We all know that exercise is good for our physical health as it increases our muscle mass, improves our cardiovascular fitness, strengthen our bones and on and on. However, it has always been forgotten that exercise also has massive impacts on our psychological...
by PROHEALTH | May 26, 2020 | Exercise Physiology
This week is Exercise Right Week & the theme this year is ‘Movement is Medicine’. Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) want to highlight the significant benefits of exercise, physical activity & movement for your physical & mental health...
