In the realm of injury recovery, exercise is seen as a key factor in rehabilitation. While the initial thought might be to rest and avoid movement, numerous studies have highlighted the transformative effects of physical activity on the healing process. Beyond the tiring nature of repeated repetitions, exercise triggers a series of intricate mechanisms within…
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Invest in your Workforce/Employee Health with Pre-Employment Medical Assessments Are you an employer? Are you looking for your next hire or best fit for your growing team? Have you considered a work health assessment screening process to ensure that you are not only considering the qualifications and experience of your future employees, but also their…
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As the sports season comes to an end, athletes often find themselves in various states of physical health. Some emerge unscathed, while many others may be dealing with ongoing injuries that were sustained throughout the season. One common injury that athletes of all ages and levels experience, especially in high-impact and change or direction sports,…
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As the temperature drops and the days become shorter, it’s easy to let our physical activity levels slip. However, remaining active during the cold winter months can bring numerous benefits, including injury prevention. One of the key benefits of staying active in the winter is that it helps to keep our joints and muscles strong,…
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Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that affects the bones, cartilage, and other tissues in the joints. It is a common condition that can cause pain, stiffness, and difficulty moving the affected joint. One of the most common misconceptions about osteoarthritis is that exercise is harmful and should be avoided. This is not the case.…
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With the arrival of the New Year, many people set resolutions to become healthier and increase their fitness levels. Setting health and fitness goals can be a great way to increase your motivation leading into a new year, however, with your newfound motivation levels there can be some risks of becoming injured which could quickly…
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As primary contact clinicians, physiotherapists are often the first port of call for clients with acute injuries. Just as equally they can be the first clinician someone seeks help from with a persistent pain problem. Either way, the days of private clients needing a referral from a medical practitioner to see a physiotherapist are in…
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Are you currently injured or have you recently been injured? Do you get annoying niggles? Do you have a history of injuries? If you answered yes to any of the questions above than you may be able to relate to the concept of the dreaded injury roundabout. Unfortunately for many people after they experience one…
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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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As we can all attest to, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented us with challenges we never thought we’d have to face in our lifetimes. Certainly, one challenge I did not take to very kindly. was the challenge of maintaining a “normal” training schedule or routine. With restricted outdoor exercise time, LGA/radius restrictions, closures of gyms…
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