Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD is a common but complex mental health condition associated with a previous stress or trauma. It affects each person in a different way however, it is typically associated with re-experiencing a traumatic event and results in hyper-arousal or a significant increase in anxiety. Symptoms of PTSD often are…
Tennis Elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a common injury where the tendons surrounding the elbow joint become inflamed or damaged from repetitive use. As a result, this causes tenderness or pain on the outside of the elbow and the forearm or wrist. This injury typically exists for those who are tennis players or…
The Position Permanent Full-Time Accredited Exercise Physiologist position with bonus incentives Large variety of clientele including NDIS, Medicare, WorkCover, DVA and private Mentorship and professional development Fully equipped exercise clinic on site About us We are a locally owned and operated stand-alone Allied Health clinic in Toowoomba offering Exercise Physiology, Sports Science, Dietetics and DEXA…
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complex, long term disorder characterised by extreme fatigue or tiredness and pain, that can affect multiple bodily systems and functions. As a result, symptoms can vary widely from person to person. CFS is an illness that doesn’t go away with rest and can’t be explained by an underlying medical…
Parkinson’s Disease is a degenerative neurological condition which affects the central nervous system’s (brain and spinal cord) ability to communicate due to a reduction of the neurotransmitter called dopamine. Dopamine is released from the neurons which make up neural pathways within the brain. Whilst it is commonly associated with movement difficulties, Parkinson’s disease can…
For many people, the only reason to train the glutes is for the aesthetic benefit, but the reality is strong glutes have a host of health benefits associated with them, such as reducing lower back pain, improving knee and ankle stability and increasing your athleticism. The glutes’ main role is to stabilise the pelvis and…
“The Core” is not just a six pack, it is a group of muscles forming a cylinder of musculature in the abdomen. The goal of these core muscles is to transfer force from the upper to the lower body and vice versa, resist rotation, produce force, and stabilize the trunk over the pelvis during movement.…
As we approach the colder months finding the motivation to continue or commence regular exercise can become much harder. A lack of motivation is an extremely common response when speaking to people about why they do not exercise regularly. There are many things that can lead to a decrease in motivation, and it may be…
Cancer is the name given to a collection of related diseases, that is characterised by the uncontrolled division of the body’s cells, which then begin to spread into surrounding tissues. Normally, human cells grow and divide to form new cells as the body needs them, they then either grow old or become damage and die,…
Wheelchairs have been designed as an assistive device for those who have lost function in their legs or have difficulties in walking; they allow such people to mobilise on their own, and provide the user with a higher level of independence. Whilst the wheelchair is a useful device that can significantly improve one’s quality of…