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When winter arrives, people living with arthritis may notice their joints feel stiffer, sorer, or harder to get moving. If that sounds familiar, you’re not imagining it. While research hasn’t identified a single direct cause linking cold weather to arthritis flares,...

It is widely recognised that exercise is beneficial for overall health - particularly for the cardiovascular system. However, many people are uncertain about how to exercise safely after experiencing a heart condition. In most cases, appropriately prescribed exercise...

As we move into late summer and early autumn, many athletes are shifting gears toward pre-season training for AFL and NRL. This is a phase where training volume, speed work, and (for contact sports) tackling gradually increase. From a physio’s perspective, this period...

Walking after a meal is a simple yet effective practice that can significantly improve your health. One of its most notable benefits is its ability to help regulate blood sugar levels. When we eat, our blood sugar rises as the body absorbs glucose from food. However,...

Let’s paint a picture: Recovering from your injury was both physically and emotionally challenging, but through strong perseverance you’ve accomplished your goals and returned to life before this whole debacle. As you leave the physiotherapist after the final...

As we all know, Menopause is a natural process that is defined by the cessation of a menstrual cycle, resulting in the reduction of certain female hormones including oestrogen. Oestrogen plays an important role in maintaining a female's reproductive system; however,...

Exercise physiologists play a pivotal role in designing personalised exercise plans tailored to the unique needs of various populations. Understanding that one-size-fits-all approaches are ineffective, they consider individual goals, physical abilities, and health...