Exercise can be a powerful addition to your Cancer Treatment
June 8, 2014

An ever-growing body of research supports the use of exercise in the treatment of most forms of cancer. Not only has exercise been demonstrated to improve survival rates from some [...]

Why periodise your training program? . . . . . . . . . Because it makes your hard work count when it matters most!
May 28, 2014

Periodisation is the process of dividing and allocating your specific training program into cycled timeframes where each has a specific performance goal according to the foundations your performance. A meticulously [...]

The reality is our kids are obese . . . . . but we can do something about it!
May 22, 2014

Australia has one of the highest childhood obesity rates in the world. We can hang the blame wherever we want, but at the end of the day, we need to [...]

What is the Bio-psychosocial approach to pain management?
March 14, 2014

The bio-psychosocial approach to pain management acknowledges that their is not only a physical driver to persistent pain but also contributing psychological and social factors. There are many factors that [...]

Are your friends and family qualified to help you ‘tame your pain’?
February 10, 2014

Is a friend or family member qualified to help you ‘tame your pain’? This might sound like a controversial question if your friends or family members are not qualified health [...]

Are you ‘fit to sit’?
February 6, 2014

Regular exercise is paramount to making a commitment to an active and healthy lifestyle. In the 21st century there is increasing numbers of sedentary occupations and this makes regular organized [...]

Acute Injury Treatment for Dummies
February 3, 2014

What should I do when I sustain an injury? 1. It is important to REST the area from any activity initially (48hrs). 2. It is then important to ICE the [...]

An Overview of Exercise for Arthritic Pain
January 30, 2014

Exercise is a vital component for people suffering from the various types of arthritis. A suitable exercise intervention will increases strength and flexibility, reduce joint pain, and help combat specific [...]

Does no pain equal no gain?
December 4, 2013

We have all heard the “no pain no gain” rhetoric but what does this exactly mean? First of all, pain is one of our body’s mechanisms of protection. If we [...]

Does Pilates have a role in reducing pain?
November 27, 2013

As an exercise physiologist I am often trying to facilitate body awareness in my clients and help them become conscious of their posture. Pilates is a powerful tool to implement [...]