Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a general term that encompasses many disorders that involve damage to the body’s peripheral nervous system. This is the communication network between the central nervous system (brain & spinal cord) and the rest of the body. PN occurs when nerves are damaged or destroyed and cannot effectively send messages from the…
Mobility is often defined as the joint’s ability to move through its full range of motion without interference. For everyday tasks, our joints are designed to move in a large range of motion and in different directions to allow us to complete a variety of movements. Having sufficient mobility ensures that the joints are efficient…
For years pregnant women were viewed as needing to be confined to rest for their entire pregnancy to avoid complications. However, only up until recently, 2002 in fact, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologist (AGOG) published new recommendations regarding the benefits of exercise during pregnancy and stipulated specific guidelines regarding exercise prescription and…
Some people may think that health professionals do not struggle with the same health concerns that everyone else does or struggle with motivation to exercise. We are trained in health and how to manage illnesses and rehabilitate injuries but in no way are we above or exempt from getting them. We hit the same crossroads…
The Kinetic Chain: What it is and how understanding it can improve our training The kinetic chain was first termed in 1875 by Franze Reuleaux, a mechanical engineer. He proposed that rigid, overlapping segments were connected via joints and this created a system whereby movement at one joint produced or affected movement at another…
Schizophrenia is a complex mental disorder and although the cause a still relatively unknown, it is thought to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Schizophrenia is thought to affect approximately 1% of the population and is usually diagnosed during adolescence or young adulthood. Symptoms of schizophrenia vary person to person affecting them…
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…