A recent article in the Exercise and Sports Sciences Reviews Journal detailed the key elements to a successful exercise program in the management of osteoporosis. The following article covers some of the key points that were discussed. Of course many of the points are what is ideal based on research and need to be altered […]
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One of the more common questions that we answer is around whether you should continue to exercise when you are in pain, or if it is better to stop, rest and let the pain settle. While the advice presented here is not specific – and if you have a healthcare provider looking after you we
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Pelvic floor weakness is extremely common. Traditional approaches to pelvic floor strengthening target the function of the muscles through specific exercises such as kegal exercises. While these are helpful as part of an overall strategy, there are other areas that need to function well for the pelvic floor to be effective. The pelvic floor muscles
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Everyone knows that wonderful feeling of waking up feeling refreshed after a good nights sleep. There are many health benefits to improved sleep quality and quantity including better control of inflammation, blood sugar levels and also a reduction in the risk of cardiovascular related events. However, like many areas of health, it appears that not
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Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of irregular heart rhythm. Each beat that your heart takes requires a coordinated series of electrical impulses, with precise timing to allow the four chambers of the heart to receive and send blood to all areas of the body. Let’s start by exploring the basic anatomy of the
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With the excitement of the Winter Olympics upon us (and after the single best Winter Olympic medal day in Australian History!), you can see that for many of the events balance is a critical component. Great balance requires a mixture of different skills that we will delve into in further detail below. First and foremost,
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Shoes are a pivotal part of our world and can have a big influence on how comfortable we are and how well we walk and balance. There are a few important features to look for when choosing your next pair of shoes, whether they be for exercise or casual day to day wear. Before we
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The rotator cuff is a group of muscles which surround the shoulder joint and help keep your upper arm (the humerus) firmly attached to the shoulder socket. These muscles are small, but strong and powerful – and incredibly important! The rotator cuff muscles also help with abduction, which is moving the arm away from the
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Diabetes is a disease affecting 5% of Australians, and this number is growing! Diabetes involves a lot of management and care, and it is not without its complications. These complications can start to affect factors of daily life such as wound healing and balance. Increased sugar in the blood stream can start to affect the
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As the weather warms up, no doubt you will start to do more outdoor activities! Some of the more popular activities that seniors like to participate in are sports such as golf and bowls, as well as gardening around the house. It is important that these activities continue to make sure you say active in
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