Acute back pain can be alarming, especially when it strikes suddenly after lifting, twisting, or even waking up awkwardly. Survey data suggests that back pain of any kind (low, mid,…

Did you know that from the age of 30, our muscles and bones gradually weaken? Sarcopenia (muscle loss) and osteoporosis (bone density loss) can lead to reduced strength, balance issues,…

Lower back pain (LBP) is one of the most common health issues affecting Australians, with 1 in 6 people experiencing it at any given time (Australian Institute of Health and…

Head shaping problems is a very common issue amongst infants. When babies are born their skull is not fully joined together (fused), this is to allow for the baby’s head…

Featured Image credit: Photo by Meghan Holmes on Unsplash Many of us are keen to shed those extra winter kilos, embrace the warming weather and start dancing our feet down…

10-20% of people who suffered from acute symptoms of COVID-19 are still experiencing symptoms for up to 12 weeks after infection. Post COVID-19 syndrome, or long COVID, is the persisting…

The “FIFA 11+” is a freely available injury prevention program developed by experts for amateur soccer players aged 14 and up (see links below). Studies have shown that teams completing…

The second part of our preseason blog series is for our football (soccer) players. Soccer is known as the World Game due to it’s popularity right across the globe. Despite…

The final part of our preseason blog series is for our netball players! Netball is a sport with a number of important movement patterns – sprinting, jumping, landing, pivoting. It…

The first part of our preseason blog series is for our rugby union players. We all know the physicality rugby players need to cope with the string demands of the…

What is Blood Flow Restriction Training? Blood flow restriction (BFR) is used to build muscle under lower intensity exercise with higher repetitions, which can be useful for people with injuries…

February is Heart Health Month, an initiative to spread the word about heart disease and the risk factors, modeling a heart-healthy lifestyle and encouraging those around you to know their…

Following a stroke, survivors are often faced with a number of barriers, psychological and physical. These barriers can lead to reduced physical activity levels which can contribute to further health…

We all know the importance of getting a good night’s sleep and its effect on our mood, energy, and productivity. Along with food and water, sleep is one of our…

With 1/5 Australians over the age of 65 struggling with chronic pain, many of us can understand the frustration that persistent pain can bring. Chronic pain is any type of…

As exercise physiologists and physios, something we hear several times a day is “I haven’t done my exercises”. This is usually followed by some excuses like it was too cold,…

We’ve all been there, sitting at work for hours on end and starting to feel some aches and pains. We may have also been told that if we sit up…

Have you been hitting the pavement for the last few months, or even years, and been struggling to achieve any progress with your fitness or running goals? Maybe a shake…

Returning to exercise or physical activity following birth can be a daunting time; You can barely sneeze, let alone go for a walk. However, a targeted postanatal exercise program is…

Unless recommended by your doctor, exercise is encouraged during pregnancy. Safe, appropriate exercise has minimal risks, and is beneficial for most women. Why is exercise important to continue during pregnancy?…