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5 Life Enhancing Benefits of Nasal Breathing
Have you ever stopped to think... am I more of a mouth breather, or a nasal breather? If you are a living, breathing human-being you have developed a habit for one over the other - it's what comes naturally, and as long as you don't feel out of breath, what's the difference anyway... There is substantial research that highlights the vast health benefits of breathing through your nose, so much so...
Five reasons why exercise must be part of your Parkinson’s Disease management plan
Neurological conditions are the leading cause of disability world-wide, with the prevalence of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) steadily increasing compared to any other neurodegenerative disorder (1). It...
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...
How an Exercise Physiologist can Improve Your Post-Surgery Rehabilitation
In 2020-21 there were 2.8 million surgeries in Australia. This year it will be closer to 3 million. Around 8% of these surgeries will be for emergency care, the most common surgeries being...
How Regular Physical Activity Can Help Improve Mental Health
Exercise is an evidence-based treatment for mental health conditions. Exercise can not only improve your mood, wellbeing and physical health, but it can support your mental health too. The Black...
Restart’s Journey to Nairobi
As part of Restart's 10th birthday celebrations in October 2022, as a team we got thinking about causes or charities important to us. We want to do something that will make a tangible difference...
Why Exercise Physiology should be a part of your arthritis management plan
Arthritis is a common ailment, making it one of the most prevalent conditions that we encounter as Exercise Physiologists. But what exactly is Arthritis? Arthritis is an umbrella term that refers to...
How can Exercise Physiology help manage diabetes?
Diabetes is a serious and complex condition that affects your whole body. If left unmanaged, diabetes can lead to significant deterioration in both health and quality of life. It is important to...