Injury prevention: Mid-season injuries
Injury prevention is an important aspect of elite sports. The nature of injuries and their risk factors vary from the...
Tips to start and maintain exercise
If you find yourself struggling to start or maintain exercise, you’re definitely not alone. We all know the benefits and...
Why is exercise important for Diabetes
Do you or a family member have diabetes or pre-diabetes? Are you concerned about your health but aren’t sure what...
What is the Difference Between Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology?
Most of us have heard of Physiotherapists, Nutritionists, Massage Therapists and Personal Trainers, and we have a pretty good understanding...
Why Is Progressive Overload Important
What is Progressive Overload? Progressive overload is a strength-training principle but can be applied to any form of training. It requires gradually...
Early Stage Ankle Exercises
Early Stage Ankle Exercises Prolonged rest of the ankle after a lateral sprain is no longer the preferred rehabilitation technique. Optimal...
Exercises for Wrist Pain
We use our wrists every day which can make wrist pain frustrating and inconvenient. It can also make day-to-day activities...
Rotator Cuff Exercises
The rotator cuff act as a stabiliser of the humerus to the scapula. Many people believe that this is their...
What is ‘kids working out in the gym’?
Kids working out in the gym The term 'kids' applies to any child under 18. This age range covers a vast...
Benefits of resistance training
What are the benefits of resistance training? Many people undoubtedly know about the benefits to weight loss, or strength and...
Why Is Exercise So Important?
1. Exercise controls weight Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help maintain weight loss. When you engage in physical...
Seasonal Sport Changeover for Kids
There are fundamental aspects of kids sport that must be considered when the seasonal sport changeover occurs. These include the environment,...
Why Do Physios Prescribe Exercises Differently?
You may wonder- why do physios prescribe exercises differently? Every physiotherapist will prescribe exercises differently for each individual not only based...
Incidental Exercise – Why is it important?
If you haven't read our previous blog on exercise, why it's important and the current guidelines then follow this link. If...
Exercise Guidelines Australia
What are the current exercise guidelines for Australians? The Australian Department of Health has broken down the current recommendation for exercise...
Knee Osteoarthritis and Exercise
Exercise for Knee Osteoarthritis - what you need to know! Exercise is one of the most important treatments for individuals with...