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Exercise Physiologist working with older adults at risk of falls
Falls Prevention in Older Adults: Why Exercise Is Your Best Defence

Falls are Preventable: You are not beyond saving! Falls are one of the leading causes of injury, hospitalisation and death among older Australians. The risk climbs sharply after age 65, [...]

18
Aug
Chronic Fatigue in action
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: What is it and why you should see an Exercise Physiologist?

What is Fatigue? Fatigue can be explained as a lack of energy, burnout or a feeling of constant exhaustion. Fatigue can affect anyone and is often linked to lifestyle factors, [...]

07
Aug
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The Overlooked Link Between Stress and Persistent Pain

What Happens to Your Brain When You Exercise We all know exercise is good for the body. But what about the organ that controls everything—your brain? While it’s becoming more [...]

29
Apr
Athlete demonstrating solid Rugby off-season
Rugby Off-Season Errors: 5 Common Recovery Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)

The final whistle blows on your season. The boots are tossed in the closet, and the thought of another grueling training session feels like a distant memory. For many players, [...]

24
Nov
Preparing an Anti inflammatory meal for Chronic Pain
Chronic Pain: How Diet Quality, Not Just Weight Loss, Can Dial Down Symptoms.

Beyond the Scales:  How Diet Quality Can Reduce Chronic Pain For many individuals living with obesity, chronic pain (musculoskeletal) is a daily reality, often driven by joint stress and systemic [...]

13
Oct
Diabetic suffereing knee pain that an Exercise Physiologist can help with
Is Your Diabetes Causing Your Knee Pain? What you need to Know

Is Your Diabetes Causing Your Knee Pain? What you need to Know If you’re living with diabetes and dealing with persistent, aching knees, you’re not alone. It’s easy to assume [...]

08
Sep
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
Low Back Pain: What the Cognitive Functional Therapy Study shows us about Long-Term Relief

The Cognitive Functional Therapy RESTORE study validates our approach to back pain treatment. Chronic low back pain affects millions worldwide, often leading to long-term disability and reduced quality of life. [...]

18
Aug
This is an Exercise Physiologist assisting a client to complete resistance training for MS
Exercise for MS: What does the current research say?

What are the common symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis that can be mediated with exercise? Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disorder that attacks the protective covering (myelin) of nerve cells [...]

14
Aug
Strength Training for colorectal cancer in South Yarra
How Exercise Improves Outcomes for Colorectal Cancer Survivors

The Power of Exercise in Colorectal Cancer Recovery Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer globally and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Standard treatment typically involves surgery [...]

12
Aug