Almost half of the Australian population will experience a mental health disorder in their lifetime. Depression and anxiety are classified as two separate disorders but can be experienced together. Exercise not only has a range of physical benefits but psychological benefits too, research shows that by participating in exercise it can be beneficial if you
Asthma and COPD both are chronic obstructive respiratory disorders. They involve having difficulty when exhaling which results in an accumulation of air in the lungs, they do have similarities but are actually two separate diseases. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways. Symptoms of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, coughing can be triggered by a
Lower back pain (LBP) affects many people throughout their lifetimes, ranging from acute to chronic stages. Non-specific LBP accounts for about 80-90% cases, with the remaining caused by LBP with specific pathology or serious/systemic pathology. It is important to know that movement can be medicine without needing to use medication or surgery. When it comes
Diabetes is a metabolic condition where the body cannot convert glucose from into energy properly, which results in accumulation of glucose in the bloodstream. It is broken into 3 groups: T1dm, T2dm, and gestational diabetes. T1dm, is where the beta cells in the pancreas are destroyed by the immune system so less insulin is produced,
Osteoporosis is the reduction of bone mass/ bone mineral density (BMD), the bones become increasingly porous which leads to a predisposition of fractures. In Australia, approximately 20% of people over 75 years old have osteoporosis, with women being at a greater risk than men. It is diagnosed by an estimation of the BMD using an
Boxing and martial arts, such as karate, taekwondo, judo and many more, have a high prevalence of injuries to many joints and soft tissues of the body. This is due to the high amount of impact, falls, repetition and overstraining. In this blog, we will look at a few of the most common injuries and
As the winter months draw near and the cooler weather sets in, it is essential to maintain a healthy,well-functioning immune system. There are many ways you can boost your immunity, one of the most important factors to consider is regular exercise. While it is tempting to hibernate throughout the chilly season, maintaining your regular exercise
Having no access to gym facilities during isolation means we need to start utilizing our home as a gym. Continuing to stay active during this pandemic is crucial, remaining physically active can help support your immune system, mental health, and overall physical health. Some exercise is still found to have benefits compared to nothing at all,
May 1 marks the beginning of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) awareness month. MS is an autoimmune condition affecting the neural pathways of the brain. These neurons form the core of the body’s communication system. They send messages through the brain and to the peripheries that allow the body to do everything we need it to do.
With the technological world we live in, it’s no secret many of us rely on our computers for both work and leisure, this is why desk ergonomics is vital. So, what is desk ergonomics? It involves having a setup that is optimal for reducing unwanted positions which may lead to injuries, in particular the neck,
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