Having worked with older adults since the late 2000s, I strongly believe that one of the most feared diagnoses amongst this demographic is the onset of dementia. Whilst every health condition and disease has risk factors (both modifiable and non-modifiable), there is a sense amongst the community that dementia strikes at random, meaning there is little that can be done to avoid receiving this...
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Exercising Safely During Pregnancy: 3 Essential Considerations
Pregnancy is a beautiful journey filled with changes, and staying active can greatly benefit both the mother and the growing baby. However, exercising during pregnancy requires careful consideration...
5 Lifestyle Factors to Optimise to Effectively Overcome Any Injury
Muscle, bone and joint injuries can be challenging and disruptive, affecting not only physical health but also emotional well-being. In this blog, we explore the physiological timeframes associated...
7 Important Impacts Exercise Has on Youth Mental Health
A 2019 study by Pascoe and colleagues stated that youth mental health disorders are expected to be a leading cause of disability in developed countries by the year 2020. Since 2020 of course, we...
5 Reasons why an Exercise Physiologist should be part of your WorkCover claim
If you've been injured at work, you may be facing a a two-pronged challenge - the physical and mental challenge associated with accepting your injury and focusing on the rehabilitation journey...
The importance of daily balance practice for the elderly
The prevalence of balance deficits increases with age and is associated with an increased incidence of falls seen in the elderly. Unfortunately, these falls are associated with significant morbidity...
The benefits of staying active for older adults
At all life stages, regular exercise is not just beneficial but essential. This does not change as we age. What does change is the way we move, how often we do it and how easily. While change is...
How an Exercise Physiologist can help your Long-COVID treatment
Here we find ourselves in year three of a pandemic that none of us were expecting. It’s likely at this point that most of us have experienced a (hopefully mild) case of COVID-19. Everyone’s...
Exercise and Scoliosis – How Can An Exercise Physiologist Help?
There are many causes of back pain; from lifting something heavy incorrectly, to an uncomfortable bed to an ongoing condition like, for example, Scoliosis of the spine. If left untreated,...
7 Exercise Myths that Hinder Progress
Exercise can be a hotly contested subject. Much like finding the best foods and nutrition for you as an individual, the perfect exercise routine for one person is unlikely to be the perfect routine...










