What is long COVID? Long COVID is quite common, occuring in over 10% of COVID infections and affecting an estimated 65 million individuals worldwide. For some people, when they become unwell with COVID, a range of different processes occur in the immune system and nervous system that lead to ongoing symptoms and illness. It is […]
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Our Mums & Bubs classes are led by one of our highly trained Physiotherapists. It is a connected and mindful clinical Pilates class for post-natal birthing people to feel empowered and at home in their transforming and evolving bodies. Think: low-impact and soothing movement alongside breathing techniques, strengthening exercises, and room to just be yourself
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Eating disorders are a common mental illness, affecting up to 1 in 5 individuals at some stage in their life. Over 80% of those with eating disorders struggle with dysfunctional exercise, a term describing unhealthy thoughts and behaviours around exercise, with feelings of shame, guilt and anxiety. This can lead to either avoidance of physical
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Tennis elbow (TE), lateral elbow tendinopathy or lateral epicondylagia, is an overload injury of the forearm extensor muscles of your wrist, and their tendon attachment into the bone at the elbow. The name of this condition may be misleading, as while it does affect many tennis players – you don’t need to be smashing serves
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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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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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