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Benefits of Walking
For many people, running isn’t an option, due to injury, pregnancy or for medical reasons. Walking is a wonderful, easy and free activity that has many health benefits, both physically and mentally. Benefits of Walking Boosts bone density, which is so important in the prevention of osteoporosis Decreases risk of heart disease, diabetes and
Muscle soreness after exercise – DOMS
We all know that feeling of achy, sore and stiff muscles after a workout. This is called “Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness” (DOMS). DOMS is very common and typically occurs if you have started a new exercise regimen. Increasing your exercise intensity, duration or your resistance weights can also lead to DOMS. What happens to the
Staying hydrated over summer
Importance of Hydration As the weather starts to heat up and the temperature is consistently warmer, it’s a good time to remember the importance of adequate hydration. Hydration is essential to our body’s overall health, with approximately 60% of our bodies make up being water. Water is vital for survival, it helps to regulate the
Vertigo – A Case Study
BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo) is a condition that causes a sudden onset of vertigo when the head is moved into certain positions. Vertigo is felt as dizziness and is often combined with nausea. BPPV is caused by a dislodging of tiny crystals within the inner ear. The inner ear contains three semicircular canals which
Simple ways to live more eco-friendly & reduce your footprint
With the ban on plastic bags in major supermarkets, in just 3 months Australia saved 1.5 billion single use plastic bags from ending up in landfill!! Woohoo! Although this is a great start, there’s plenty of other simple things we can all do to reduce our environmental footprint. Here are some ideas to help you
Good toileting habits – more than just washing your hands!
Going to the toilet. It’s not something we talk about a lot but having good toilet habits can make a big difference with continence and gastrointestinal health. So let’s chat! Toilet position How you sit on the toilet can affect the position of your bladder and bowel, and therefore how well these are
Seven ways to avoid the holiday binge this Christmas
So you’ve gotten through the chilly winter months, and you’ve started peeling off the layers. You may have put on a few warming kilos, or maybe you haven’t. But now you’re about to go into a season of Christmas lunches, Christmas dinners, Christmas drinks and Christmas work functions. And don’t forget Christmas sales. This whole
Ballet Pre-Pointe Assessments
Has your dance teacher told you to see a physiotherapist before you start pointe training? Are you unsure of your readiness to commence dancing en pointe? Pre-pointe assessments are designed to assess the risk of injury to a dancer. They can help determine how ready you are to commence pointe work to ensure the
Spring into Summer
Summer is just around the corner! At this time of year people start feeling the pressure to get into shape after a long winter. The warmer weather is a great motivation to get ourselves back out, about and moving and for this reason, injuries are also common at this time of year. Whether you’re ramping
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focussing one’s awareness on the present moment, while acknowledging and accepting feelings, thoughts and bodily sensations. It is the ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we are doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. Sounds easy