What is Spine Sparing? How can it help me avoid pain?
November 24, 2015

Most people will at some time suffer from back pain. Once you are able to identify the pain as more than likely to come from a mechanical problem then your [...]

Are you one of the 20% of Australians that need a Comorbidity Specialist?
August 17, 2015

About half of all Australians have a chronic disease, and around 20% have at least two, according to new data released online recently by the Australian Institute of Health and [...]

Is your posture the source of your neck and shoulder pain?
September 24, 2014

Unfortunately, most activities that we do each day promote poor posture. Whether it is sitting at a desk eight hours per day, driving or carrying shopping bags, all of these [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]