Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental condition that involves persistent challenges in social interaction, speech and nonverbal communication and restricted/repetitive behaviours. Symptoms and the effects of this disorder vary from person to person and for children with ASD, they typically experience more difficulties to interact with the world than other children do. Because…
DetailsSport plays an undeniably huge role in the lives of many children and young teenagers. For most, these sports are an avenue to have fun and be with friends, and for some, are a pathway to future success in the sports industry. There is no doubt that kids find the most fun in winning games…
DetailsThe neuromuscular system provides communication between the brain and muscles. It’s composed of all the muscles in the body and the nerves serving them. Every movement requires communication between the brain and the muscle; the better this system communicates, the better movement patterns will be performed. This system is controlled by our somatic nervous system,…
DetailsEveryone knows about the importance of healthy cholesterol levels, but it can be hard to know exactly what that means and what to do about it. Cholesterol is important and aids in vital bodily functions including hormone production, acts as a building block for tissue, and helps the liver function. The issue lies in…
DetailsExercise is extremely beneficial to the body in terms of reducing chronic disease risk, improving cardiorespiratory fitness, and increasing muscular strength. The term ‘no pain, no gain’ is commonly used when it comes to exercise. However, this belief can not only be detrimental to performance, but can also be dangerous to your health. Overtraining can…
DetailsIt is widely recognised that to manage acute or chronic musculoskeletal injuries (such as Osteoarthritis, Tendinopathy etc), resistance training is the ideal form of rehabilitation. Through resistance training, we can learn how to activate and strengthen the muscles that have been deconditioned via injury. Through building muscle mass and improving the signals from the brain…
DetailsAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders affecting children, with one in twenty children in Australia diagnosed with the condition. ADHD also affects many adults, however, is often identified in school-aged children as a result of disruption in the classroom, or inability to complete schoolwork. ADHD more common among boy than…
DetailsMaximising athletic potential is essential for sporting success. Beyond the weeks and weeks spent in the gym to develop an individual’s fitness, strength and power, Neuromuscular Priming can provide additional short-term improvements to athletic potential. Firstly, what is neuromuscular priming, and how does it work? Neuromuscular Priming or NMP involves individuals performing low…
DetailsWhen we think of running (short or long distance), we often don’t think of the biomechanics within the body which are producing the movement. Rather it can be easier to think of it as placing one foot in front of the other, with a little bit of propulsion to get us moving. And this at…
DetailsNon-alcoholic fatty liver disease is a condition in which there is excess fat stored in the liver, not because of heavy alcohol use. There are two forms of NAFLD: non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). People will generally be diagnosed with one form or the other, however, it is possible for someone to…
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