Written by Megan Dame, Accredited Exercise Physiologist What is Menopause? Menopause marks a time in a Woman’s life when she stops having monthly periods (Health Direct). It is the end of her reproductive stage of life, as the ovaries no longer have eggs to release...
Below is a complete guide to mobility exercises to help with your running. These can be completed at the end of the day while you’re watching TV or at the end of your training session. Remember that each body is different, and this is only...
Written by Kelsie Vickery According to Sports Medicine Australia, up to 70% of recreational and competitive runners experience overuse injuries annually. • 42% of running injuries occur at the knee (most commonly ITB friction syndrome, patellofemoral pain syndrome, patella tendinopathy and meniscal...
Written by Kelsie Vickery Running is one of the most popular forms of physical activity, with an estimated 3 million Australians participating in either recreational or competitive running. It is a simple, cost-effective mode of physical activity that can be enjoyed by many and results in...
Mobility is becoming a universal term encompassing all things that mobilise human tissue. It’s a simple equation Mobility = Mobilise Mobilise = To Prepare and organise so that you are Capable of movement Human tissue (muscles, fascia, ligaments and tendons) has a fantastic ability to adapt to any...
Osteopathy & Pregnancy Support Written by Bridget Pledge, Osteopath Osteopathy is founded on 4 main beliefs – 1. The body is a unit 2. Structure and function are inter-related 3. Our body is capable of self-healing, protection and regulation mechanisms 4. Treatment always considers the first 3 beliefs With this in mind...
Knee Injuries in Football Written by Mia Anton Preseason is starting to wind up for many local and AFL clubs as the season is quickly approaching and the AFLW is hitting the finals of it’s biggest season yet, but what injuries should we be looking out for?...
Written by Bec Godwin, Accredited Exercise Physiologist Everybody meet Rob. Rob was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in early 2018, at 69 years old. I first met Rob in February 2018 when he attended for an Exercise Physiology assessment to commence an exercise program to accompany his treatment,...
Written by Nicole Marlow (Accredited Exercise Physiologist) Axillary web syndrome (also known as cording) can occur in the days, weeks or in some cases months following a mastectomy, axillary surgery or clearance. It is believed to be caused by the trauma to the connective tissue...