I’m often asked if older people can benefit from physical activity. Can there be fitness improvements in an 80 or 90 year old person who begins structured physical activity? The answer is simply ‘yes’. It’s true that as we get older the body’s systems may not work as well as they once had, however the…
DetailsBrain tumours can happen to anyone as I have recently found out with a member of my family being diagnosed. The signs and symptoms of brain tumours varies depending on the size, type and location. Some of the most common systems include headaches, numbness or tingling in the arms or legs, memory problems, mood/…
DetailsThis week is Exercise Right Week, which is all about encouraging people to live a more healthy and happy life. It’s not only important to exercise but to ensure your exercising right for you. This means ensuring the right professional, the right place and the right time. It is important to ensure that when it…
DetailsIn the sporting arena being able to get from one position to the next faster than the opposition will usually lead your team to success. Sport can come down to centimeters; a tennis player that can get to the sharp cross court smash with those extra centimeters can meant the difference in returning the ball…
DetailsOver the weekend Alastair presented at St. Vincent’s Hospital for ‘Moving Forward’ which is a support group program for Breast Cancer. The topics that were covered included recommendations for recommencing exercise, tailoring a specific, goal centred movement plan and the breast cancer specific exercise considerations. The team at Vision pride themselves on strong community involvement…
DetailsThere is still a stigma attached to anyone who has a metal heath concern, there needs to be a change in the perception of mental health considering that Anxiety and Depression are two of the most common mental health conditions in Australia. In any year in Australia there are over 1 million adults who will…
DetailsIn the world of science we are constantly seeing new advancements to enhance life. In the past week the FDA have approved a new pacemaker that not only requires no leads, but can also be implanted through the femoral artery. The new Micra Transcatheter Pacemaker is the smallest pacing device available and is implanted directly…
DetailsMany people will talk about the posterior chain in reference to the glutes, hamstrings and lower back. I look at it differently. I see it as pretty much any muscle that you can’t see in the mirror. Many of these muscles that we can’t see become and can cause overuse and chronic injuries or other…
DetailsFlexibility training is often overlooked in an exercise regime as participants search for the calorie expending routines of cardiovascular and resistance exercise. Unfortunately muscles that aren’t mobilised can become stiff and tight and can contribute to pain or difficulty performing simple tasks. The good news is that flexibility and mobility exercises are relatively simple to…
DetailsIt’s hard to believe that we are already in April, and now it is as important as ever that we create a solid exercise routine to help us stay compliant in to the cooler months. Our community-based exercise program ‘Heartmoves’ is thriving yet again, with 25-30 participants regularly participating in this low-moderate intensity exercise class…
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