My joints crack and pop when I move, should I get them checked out?
September 1, 2014

If your knee sounds like it is made of rice bubbles every time you bend it or if your shoulder clicks or when you lift your arm, in most cases [...]

Understanding Balance and Postural Stability (BAPS)
July 22, 2014

The importance of the lumbo-pelvic and hip complex is such that over 29 pairs of muscles work together in stabilising the spine and pelvis in preventing postural dysfunction by directly [...]

Feeling the downside of getting older? Let us help you freeze time.
June 18, 2014

The phrase “youth is wasted on the young” is never more poignant than when conditions arising from aging start to encroach on your physical capabilities. If your body is starting [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]