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Ode to the Weekend Warriors Sports Injury
Ode to the Weekend Warriors Sports Injury The working week is hard and your last priority is exercise when you get home. But as a weekend warrior you are committed to do your vigorous 75 minutes of recommended exercise a week. But condensed – you are the definition of efficiency! …
DetailsThe Benefits of strength and resistance training on metabolism and weight loss
The Benefits of strength and resistance training on metabolism and weight loss In 2018 the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ National Health Survey showed that 67% of Australian adults and 24.9% of children were overweight or obese. The number of overweight or obese adults has increased from previous…
DetailsSupport Pessaries for pelvic organ prolapse
Support Pessaries for pelvic organ prolapse What is a pelvic organ prolapse or POP? A POP occurs when one or more of the pelvic organs descend and bulge into the vagina. Why does a POP occur? A POP occurs when the supporting tissues in the pelvis and vagina are weakened and organs descend…
DetailsBusting myths about pelvic floor exercises
Busting myths about pelvic floor exercises 1. You can learn how to do pelvic floor exercises from the internet or by reading a brochure Research shows that 50% of women perform pelvic floor muscle exercises incorrectly with only verbal instructions. Clinically we also see that women can perform pelvic floor exercises much more…
DetailsBack pain with lifting or bending? Get stronger with these tips: Exercise Physiologist Adelaide
Back pain with lifting or bending? Is your lower back becoming sore while gardening or lifting? Lower back pain, strength for lifting, do’s and don’ts Most people garden for enjoyment, seeing the beauty of plants and flowers grow, or to grow their own food. Gardening can also have a positive impact…
DetailsReturning to Play Sport after A Few Years Off?
Returning to Play Sport after A Few Years Off? The attraction and appeal of returning to play sport after a number of years out of the game can be strong and convincing. The sense of camaraderie that comes with team sports is something that people often seek after a period of time, especially…
DetailsBusting myths about urinary incontinence: Women’s Health Physio Adelaide
Busting myths about urinary incontinence Myth 1 Leaking urine is normal after having a baby or as we age. Urinary incontinence after childbirth or as we age is common with over 1/3 of women experiencing urinary leakage, but it is NEVER normal. Women may joke they can’t jump on trampolines anymore or that they…
DetailsExercise and cancer treatment advice: Exercise Physiologist Adelaide
Exercise and cancer treatment Exercise can help you manage through your cancer treatment Every 4 minutes someone in Australia is diagnosed with cancer. Only 1 in 10 of these people with will exercise enough during and after their treatment (3). There are many studies showing the benefits of exercise for people with a…
DetailsExercise advice if you get fatigue due to medical issues by Exercise Physiologist Adelaide
Exercise Advice for people with fatigue Do you have any of the below medical causes of fatigue? Some examples of medical causes of fatigue are; Cancer Rheumatoid arthritis Fibromyalgia Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Glandular Fever Depression Multiple Sclerosis Persistent Pain Fatigue and Exercise For a lot of people who experience fatigue, exercise would be…
DetailsTips for exercising during winter: Exercise Physiologist Adelaide
Exercising during winter: 5 helpful hints on how to continue moving while braving the cold We all know how hard it is to get moving when winter hits. The days get shorter, the nights get colder and your body starts craving all this food! Needless to say, staying motivated to continue your daily…
DetailsWhat pain medication should I use? by Physio Adelaide
If you have a body ache or pain,such as back, neck or knee pain, what pain medication should you use? Pain Medication Options There are many types of pain medication. In general all pain medications are referred to as ‘analgesics’. Some analgesics are better for a particular problem then another. With all…
DetailsHow much sitting time each day is too much? by Exercise Physiologist Adelaide
How much sitting time each day is too much? All about the Active Couch Potato The term “active couch potato” may sound a little contradictory, but it is possible to be active and a couch potato at the same time! So if you are physically active, you could still be considered sedentary, putting…
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