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Osteoporosis and Exercise

World Osteoporosis Day has recently been celebrated so it’s only fitting that we talk about the role of exercise in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and bone fractures.

What is Osteoporosis and Osteopenia?

By Ben McGregor

Kaylah AshardOctober 28, 2018osteoporosis, exercise is medicine, exercise physiology, injury prevention

Knee Pain

Exercise has consistently shown to be beneﬁcial for those with knee pain resulting from varying musculoskeletal conditions including osteoarthritis, total knee replacements, ligament strains, meniscal injuries, patellofemoral pain and iliotibial band syndrome. Read more to find out how exercise can be extremely beneficial for those managing knee pain.

Kaylah AshardSeptember 16, 2018knee pain, injury prevention, injury, Chronic pain, exercise physiology, exercise is medicine

Junior Athlete Development

By Mark Simpson, Accredited Exercise Physiologist

Junior athletes present us with a unique opportunity to teach good movement patterns at a developmental age as they have the ability to learn new skills/movement patterns at a rapid rate. Not only does this decrease injury risk in the short term, but lays the movement foundations for success later in life.

Kaylah AshardMay 22, 2018exercise physiology, injury prevention, strength & conditioning

Ankylosing Spondylitis and Exercise

Understand the effects of Ankylosing Spondylitis and how you can help yourself manage it.

Strong Bones for Life!

When significant bone tissue has been lost, or weakened osteoporosis occurs, leading to increased risks of fractures. This is a huge health issue that affects 2 in 3 women and 1 in 3 men over the age of 60 in Australia. Read more to find out how exercise can help manage this condition!

Achilles Last Stand!

So you think you have Achilles Tendinopathy, what now?

Kaylah AshardMarch 21, 2017exercise physiology, strength & conditioning, injury prevention

Pregnancy and Exercise - Get the FACTS!

Exercise throughout pregnancy can be an area of confusion for many women. With the right information family doctors can feel comfortable and confident referring pregnant and post-partum women for exercise therapy as an essential component of their care plan.

Resistance Training for Adolescence

When is it appropriate for children to perform strength training???
Resistance training at any age is a highly effective way to improve sporting performance, reduce injury risk, improve quality of life and decrease risk of chronic disease.

Kaylah AshardJuly 16, 2016injury prevention, strength & conditioning

Injury Prevention and Strength & Conditioning for AFL Players.

These days with the increasing speed and skill of the game, footy players are suffering from all sorts of injuries. These injuries range from soft tissue to bone breaks; and without proper strength and conditioning your body will continue to break down. Additionally, it is imperative that you recover well from your match, as this will allow you to back up matches with training.

Kaylah AshardMay 25, 2016injury prevention, strength & conditioning

Exercise for Pregnancy

It is recommended that women can begin exercise six weeks after giving birth. It is beneficial to be screened and guided by an Accredited Exercise Physiologist before you undertake any physical activity to reduce risk of injury, herniation, or other pregnancy related complications.