When it comes to exercise and training, we all have different goals for what we want to achieve. Because there are various ways we can exercise, it is sometimes difficult to find the right type of training that aligns with your goals and needs. Here are the most common types of training modes and their…
Despite the latest health concerns, it is still important to stay active and healthy. Participating in exercise not only helps improve function and fitness, it also helps boost your immune system. As commercial gyms are forced to shut their doors due to government restrictions to promote social distancing, it has become harder to access exercise…
Two and a half weeks ago my wife and I welcomed our daughter Isabelle into the world. Now, all the parents out there know exactly what that means, for your first child you are in a state of blissful ignorance until the day comes. Then it hits you. Now don’t get me wrong, Isabelle is…
The knee joint is a hinge joint where the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin) meet. The final component of the knee is the patella (knee cap). The knee is then held together by the connective tissue, ligaments and muscles. The ligaments provide stability to the knee. There are four main ligaments of the knee. …
As the COVID-19 emergency continues, we are encouraged more and more to self-isolate. Because of this, many have transitioned to doing their exercise regime at home or at a park. A common issue that people have when exercising at home is finding ways to make their current program more challenging with limited equipment. This article…
As more and more Australian’s are self-isolating due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, it has become harder for many to stay fit and active. It can sometimes be a little too easy to avoid exercise when being couped up inside. However, there are many benefits to participating in exercise to get through self-isolation. The most…
There are many different types of personalities out there, those who are organised and have a need for everything to be in its proper place, those who thrive in a cluttered mess, and then there are those who can be a combination of both. However, when this comes to your work or home life there…
Pain is defined as “’an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage” and serves as a protective mechanism to prevent further damage to the body. The pain experience is different for every individual, as the nature of the injury and our ability to cope with it varies. When tissue damage…
Contracture is a term which refers to the inability of a joint to move. Contractures can occur as a result of muscular, ligament and tendon tightness. However, contractures most commonly develop due to decreased neural innovation to the musculature. This means that the signals from the brain to the muscles are interrupted and therefore stimulation…
When it comes to movement, Coordination is the combination of body movements created with spatial direction and force that result in the intended actions. However there are times when individuals can be uncoordinated, have a lack of control or even the loss of coordination. The term that is applied to all these examples is ataxia.…