Returning to the gym after time away can be challenging. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, returning to exercise after a break, or starting strength training for the first time, knowing where to start can be challenging. One of the most common mistakes is doing too much too soon. Going from little or no exercise…
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When you are in pain, the priority is often finding relief so you can keep getting through daily life. Short-term pain relief is important, but it’s also helpful to understand how it fits into a broader recovery process. Short-term pain relief is aimed at calming symptoms. This may include adjusting activity levels, using heat or…
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For many, a warm-up is simply a quick jog and a few stretches before a workout or game. It’s routine — but often rushed, outdated, or even counterproductive. The truth is, not all warm-ups are created equal. A poorly designed or incorrectly timed warm-up can hinder performance, increase fatigue, or even raise injury risk.…
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Like physical health, everyone experiences variations in their mental health. There are protective factors for good mental health, and there are risk factors for poor mental health. Research shows that 1 in 5 people aged 18-85 in Australia will experience a mental health condition in any year. New research coming out shows it is most…
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I have been a physiotherapist for 35 years and reflect that in my early years, I peddled the consistent of advice that protecting your back with good posture, always sitting up straight and perhaps using a pillow behind your back were useful for lower back pain. The incidence of lower back pain is the number…
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