Pain Free Lower Back with Correct Lifting Technique
[caption id="attachment_22303" align="aligncenter" width="582"] Exercise Physiologist treatment.[/caption] Why it is important to lift correctly Lower back pain is a common issue, often...
HIIT Workouts – Understanding What They Are & Their Importance
High intensity interval training, also known as HIIT workouts, is a broad term for workouts that involve short bursts of...
Gym Exercises for Swimmers
Exercise is essential for swimmers to optimise performance, prevent injuries, refine technique, maintain physical and mental health, and enjoy the...
Strength and Conditioning Exercises for Improved Sports Performance
Improving sports performance often involves utilising a combination of strength and conditioning exercises to target various physical attributes specific to...
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...
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...
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...