Falls are a major public health concern with around 30% of adults aged over 65 experiencing around one fall each year accounting for 40% of injury-related deaths in this age population. One of the most life-threatening injuries caused by falls are hip fractures due to postoperative complications or from effects of bedrest leading to death

Being able to optimise the whole body’s health is imperative in leading a fulfilled life, yet confronting, learning about and promoting mental wellness is often not prioritised. Maybe it is because we cannot physically see our mind; emotions, moods, stress and those alike however, are certainly felt and experienced creating positive or non-desired mental health

What is COPD?  Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, also referred to as COPD is the collective term for a number of lung diseases that prevent proper breathing due to inflammation of the lungs, which often cause difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing. The main causes of the disease are smoking or long term exposure to air pollutants

Do you know that there is growing evidence that suggests exercise should be used as an adjunctive therapy with patients undergoing chemotherapy, radiation or immunotherapy treatment as it not only provides greater tolerance to therapies, but also increases their effectiveness. Cancer in our community has become all too common with statistics stating that an Australian

What is Arthritis? Inflammation, the process that causes the redness and the swelling in your joints damage to joint tissues caused by the disease process or from wear and tear muscle strain caused by overworked muscles attempting to protect your joints from painful movements fatigue caused by the disease process which can make your pain

It’s pretty obvious that the female body changes a lot during pregnancy, both physically but also how the soon to be mother feels in her body. This is such an exciting time, but these changes can be sudden and potentially daunting. These women may be unsure if they can exercise at all during pregnancy, what

Due to recent research findings this article aims to include new evidence based material to help individuals better understand the treatment option for cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is a term used to cover a broad range of conditions that affect the heart and vasculature system. Some common conditions include coronary artery disease, Hypertension,  Type 2

Why is Hydrotherapy good for me? Hydrotherapy is water based exercise therapy that is used to assist in the treatment or management of chronic health conditions or injuries which may include arthritis, chronic pain syndromes, cerebral palsy and knee and hip joint rehabilitation to name a few. Hydrotherapy differs from swimming in a pool as

What is Shockwave Therapy? Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy or more commonly known as Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive treatment modality that utilises acoustic sound waves to reduce pain and stimulate healing. When should you use Shockwave Therapy? Shockwave Therapy can be a useful adjunct to the following: Calcifying and non-calcifying Tendinopathies of the Shoulder Tennis elbow