Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is one of the most common progressive neurological disorders, as it currently affects 40,000 Australians. This disease occurs when there is a reduction in the neurotransmitter known as dopamine. Neurotransmitters relay messages between cells in your brain. Specifically, the dopamine transmitter is responsible for controlling movements and allowing movements to be fluid. …
Blood pressure (BP) is measured to determine the amount of pressure experienced in the main arteries of the heart. These measurements consist of a systolic reading, which refers to the pressure when the heart is at maximal contraction, and a diastolic reading, referring to the pressure when the heart is relaxed. Typically, a normal BP…
Committing to an exercise regime is an important part of improving health and wellbeing. Exercise can come in all different shapes and forms and there are several options to choose from. These options can include, but are not limited to: recreational sports, group classes, gym-based programs, and water-based programs. With this array of choices sometimes…
The hip joint is located in the body where the trunk meets the legs. It is comprised of the bones, tendons, ligaments and muscles. This joint is involved in the majority of everyday movements and activities such as walking, sitting and standing and acts as a stabilising structure when weight bearing. The head of the…
The much anticipated move is here. Like children on Christmas Day, the Vision staff are hugely excited about the prospect of a new vibrant clinic filled with ‘new toys’ (read equipment) and the prospect of an even greater ‘customer experience.’ With the move, however, there will be change; adjusting of appointment times to match with…
As we age it is becoming increasingly important to lead healthy and active lifestyles. Participating in regular exercise can help reduce the risk of developing chronic conditions such as hypertension, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, stroke, osteoporosis and some cancers. Particularly in older adults there are more specific reasons why we may benefit…
I often get asked by clients if Hydrotherapy or swimming is right for them. Both are great for overall health and recovery but here are some of the differences. Both Swimming and Hydrotherapy involves the use of water to treat various conditions, such as arthritis or rehab from surgery. Although Hydrotherapy resembles swimming, it is…
Mobility is the extent of which a particular joint moves through its range of motion. In the human body, the hip joint can move through: extension, flexion, abduction, adduction, internal and external rotation. However, when performing activities of daily living (such as sitting, standing, walking and stepping), the hip most commonly moves through extension and…
This month the team at Vision are participating in Movember to help raise funds for Men’s health so thought it fitting to write about men’s health. Men’s health is normally focused on mental health and prostate cancer, but what about other taboo issues that men don’t like to talk about like incontinence and erectile dysfunction.…
Recovery is a word that is being thrown around a lot of late but what does it even mean? What should I be doing to help recovery and that its actually going to help me recover? Unfortunately, there isn’t a magic potion (or sports drink) that is going to help you so here is my…