Father’s Day is a good reminder for us to talk about men’s health and bring awareness to health problems affecting males in our lives. Keeping your health in check helps keep peace of mind for you and all your family. Research has repeatedly shown us that males are more hesitant or reluctant to talk about […]
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Menopause is the time following our last period or menstural cycle. Menopause comes from the Greek words “menos” (which means month) and “pause” (which means to cease) which form the word “menopause” meaning the “stopping of the monthly” (period). There are three main stages of menopause : perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause. Menopause can happen typically
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Arthritis is a very common condition which affects 1 in every 6 Australians, which is more than 3.9 million adults and children in Australia. (1,2). Arthritis is an umbrella term for a group of conditions which affect our joints. There are over 100 forms of arthritis with the most common forms being osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis,
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This week (March 1-7) is endometriosis awareness week and March is international endometriosis month. This month is all about raising awareness and supporting those with endometriosis (#EndometriosisAwarenessMonth). Research estimates that 1 in 10 people with a uterus have endometriosis (Zondervan, 2020). Endometriosis frequently presents with the symptom of pain including painful periods (dysmenorrhoea), pain during
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Two-thirds of Australians over the age of 50 have osteoporosis or osteopenia (1). Osteopenia and osteoporosis are conditions where bones become weak and fragile such that a minor bump can cause a broken bone. Research now indicates that from the age of 50, one in three women and one in five men will sustain a
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Simply putting one foot in front of the
other can lead to some great benefits
for the body and soul. Here’s how to
make your walks work harder for you. Words by Brooke Le Poer Trench for Women’s Weekly, featuring our lead physio Mairead Hallissey.
There is a growing body of evidence regarding the importance of sleep for all aspects of health and sleep deprivation is now linked to most chronic conditions, including persistent pain and depression. Sleep has a strong link to improving how our bodies function – I am sure we have all noticed how we can feel
What is a physio group exercise class? A physio group exercise class is a small exercise class (maximum 4 people) led by one of our experienced physiotherapists. Each participant is completing their own individualised exercise program for the class. Exercise selection will be completed in an evidence-based manner, using a combination of clinical Pilates, strength
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Should I exercise during pregnancy? Is it safe? In the past, exercise was advised against during pregnancy due to believed adverse neonatal or pregnancy outcomes. However, we now know that the opposite is true and exercise is medically advised throughout pregnancy due to the plethora of benefits for both parent and bub. There are many
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