Exercise and Cerebral Palsy

Exercise and Cerebral Palsy

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...
Exercise & Pain

Exercise & Pain

The usual advice you get when you are in pain is to slow down, rest and wait for the pain to go away but did you know that this could actually be causing more harm than good? Exercise is a healthy and natural way to address pain. Exercise & Pain Here are some...
Exercise to Decrease Stress

Exercise to Decrease Stress

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...
Exercise Right Week!

Exercise Right Week!

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...
Avoiding Common Christmas Injuries

Avoiding Common Christmas Injuries

More musculoskeletal injuries occur during the Christmas period as people tend to push their bodies harder, for example, ankle sprain at a Christmas party or sustaining lower back pain after long distance driving. Avoiding Common Christmas Injuries – It’s...