Person with MERRF in an exercise physiology consultation
Understanding MERRF & How Exercise Physiology Can Help Manage Symptoms

Living with a rare mitochondrial disease like MERRF (Myoclonic Epilepsy with Ragged Red Fibres) presents unique and daily challenges. When your body’s energy factories aren’t working properly, even simple tasks [...]

04
Sep
The beauty of Randomness in Hip and Knee Injury Rehab

And then there’s Antifragility – The beauty of Randomness in Hip and Knee Injury Rehab. If resilience is resistance change, what is beyond resilience? Is there a possibility of not [...]

17
Mar
This is an Exercise Physiologist assisting a client to complete resistance training for MS
I’ve never done exercise – where do I start?

If you’re wondering where to start in your exercise journey, there’s are few things that are important to know Our bodies are a collection of dynamic systems that are designed [...]

15
Feb
How to maintain your exercise routine and avoid injury over the holiday period

The holidays are a time for rest and relaxation, however, this doesn’t mean it’s time to let your routine go down the drain with it! This week on the blog [...]

09
Jan
Anti-rotation exercises for back pain: masterstroke or misplaced theory?
June 22, 2016

At the EP Group, I have to say we probably have a foot in both camps regarding the benefits of anti-rotational exercises for treating back pain. We tend to look [...]

What is Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction and how does it cause pain?
June 8, 2016

The Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ) is the link between your spine and your pelvis. This joint is very rigid and tough, generally allowing only a few degrees of movement. The cartilage [...]

Our opinions on the increase in the prevalence of degenerative joint conditions in 25-39 year olds were published in The Age Newspaper today
June 8, 2016

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Exercise improves survival rates in Prostate Cancer by up to 40%
April 7, 2016

New research published in European Urology suggests physical activity can help men with prostate cancer live longer. Researchers tracked more than 800 patients over 17 years, measuring the amount of [...]

Healthy Eating doesn’t have to be difficult.
March 14, 2016

For those of you that find yourselves over-complicating the whole “healthy choice” aspect of sound nutrition, this is for you. Now onto her third book, Melbourne food author Emily Rose [...]

What’s this about Alkaline Vs Acid?
October 13, 2015

Although it is difficult to find hard evidence that an alkaline forming diet is better for you, there is some initial evidence starting to grow indicating that a diet low [...]