Written by Megan Dame, Accredited Exercise Physiologist What is the Menstrual Cycle? The menstrual cycle plays a pivotal role in preparing a Woman’s body for pregnancy (Better Health). If a Woman is not pregnant the uterus sheds its lining from signals sent from the...
Written by Curtis Allderidge, Accredited Exercise Physiologist What is Prostate Cancer? The prostate is a male sex gland located at the base of the bladder (size of a walnut) and its primary function is to produce seminal fluid. Prostate cancer (PCa) happens when an abnormal growth of...
Written by Megan Dame (Accredited Exercise Physiologist) What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? Polycystic ovary syndrome (also known as PCOS) is a hormonal condition that affects 18-13% of women or people with uterus of reproductive age (Jean Hailes). To be diagnosed with PCOS two of the following three...
Written by Kelsie Vickery, Accredited Exercise Physiologist Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease, characterised by demyelination (plaque development) throughout areas of the brain and spinal cord. This slows or interrupts the transmission of nerve impulses in the central nervous system, which can lead to a...
Written by Curtis Allderidge, Accredited Exercise Physiologist COVID-19 Covid-19 is an infectious respiratory disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The latest evidence suggests that people with chronic diseases, conditions, or a compromised immune system are at the greatest risk of experiencing severe symptoms during and post-infection. Symptoms Majority of...
Written by Megan Dame, Accredited Exercise Physiologist What is Pelvic Organ Prolapse? Pelvic Organ Prolapse also referred to as POP, is when one or more of the organs in the pelvis (bladder, rectum, or uterus) becomes weak or loose and protrudes into the vagina (Continence...
Written by Curtis Allderidge, Accredited Exercise Physiologist (Photo Reference: https://www.australiangolfdigest.com.au/) Feeling tight and stiff during your golf swing? Experiencing pain? Can’t rotate your arms or hips as far as you’d like to hit the bar as far as possible? If your swing doesn’t look like Tiger’s I...
Written by Frankie Gargaro, Osteopath Are you someone who: Has a desk that’s too low for your height? Sits on an uncomfortable kitchen or dining chair? Has a keyboard that makes you curve your shoulders? Sits at a desk between 5-6 hours per day? These can...
Written by Megan Dame (Accredited Exercise Physiologist) What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a health condition where cells like the ones that line the uterus are found elsewhere in the body, typically occurring in the pelvis and abdominal cavity (Jean Hailes). Our body is not designed to remove...
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...