Changes to private health care
It’s that time of year where we have heard a lot of talk about sourcing private health insurance. But are you aware of the recent changes altering private health care? Read More
Shoes fit for exercise
When you’re working out, you may already be aware of the importance of performing exercises correctly, to avoid experiencing any pain or injury. This is the same concept for choosing the right footwear for exercising.Read More
Returning to exercise
For some of us, returning to exercise is right on our list! Life simply happens and sometimes we can become caught up in other events or activities that find us stuck for time.Read More
Benefits of hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy makes use of the unique properties of warm water to assist with the performance of movements and exercises – as prescribed and monitored by a physiotherapist. Read More
Need an excuse for a massage?
Receiving a massage isn’t only good for a pamper session, there are a number of benefits to be gained from regular massage sessions. Read More
Avoid common injuries this summer
Summer holidays are in full flow, bringing with them that much needed relaxed, easy-going vibe, and probably more or different activity than over the colder months. Read More
Pilates: Clinical vs Regular
Pilates has maintained its popularity in the world of exercise for its ability to lengthen and strengthen all of the body’s major muscle groups, as well as improving flexibility, balance and body awareness. Read More
Christmas Healthy Tips
Ahh the silly season – packed full of Christmas parties, family gatherings and BBQs with friends- all great fun but can make it hard at times to maintain a healthy lifestyle. While it is necessary to enjoy all the great times the festive season brings, it is also important that your health goals are not jeopardised in the progress. Have no fear- the following tips can help to maintain those healthy habits over the festive season: Weight…
X-Ray, CT, MRI? What’s the difference?
So, you’ve been sent for a scan to assist with determining a clearer diagnosis, prognosis, intervention and assessment of your injury or dysfunction – but, why have they chosen that particular scan? Following is an explanation for each type of scan that will hopefully help to clarify why a particular scan has been chosen for your situation.Read More
What is DOMS?
What is DOMS? You’ve probably felt it after charging back into exercise after hibernating through Spring. DOMS or Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness, as the name implies, is that lovely muscular ache that develops after exercise – usually between 24 and 48 hours after. It generally occurs after high-intensity, unaccustomed exercise, and is especially prevalent when there have been eccentric movements. Eccentric exercise involves movements where the muscles are contracting whilst lengthening, e.g downhill or long-distance running. You may love it or…