Ovarian cancer is the eighth most common type of cancer for women in Australia, with more than 1500 women diagnosed each year. Despite being less common than other female cancers, […]

An estimated 924,000 Australians have osteoporosis, representing 3.8% of the population As with most things in life, our bones are constantly changing. They respond to daily wear and tear by […]

The total number of people living with Parkinson’s expected to double by 2040 It’s easy to look back in hindsight and wonder how different things would have been if we […]

Do you find it hard to complete your daily activities with the same speed and coordination as usual? Are you struggling to get motivated for these activities? For many people, […]

People come to see an Exercise Physiologist for a wide range of health and fitness services. Some use exercise for the effective treatment of a chronic health condition such as […]

Often it’s the case that getting started is the most difficult part. You don’t need equipment or gym memberships, there’s so many things you can do with body weight or […]

Understanding the risk and lifestyle factors that effect Type 2 Diabetes is important for managing the condition effectively. Type 2 Diabetes is a condition in which the body becomes resistant […]

Everybody benefits from regular exercise. If you have diabetes, or are at risk of diabetes, exercise plays an important role in keeping you health. The total amount of exercise should […]

Diabetes is a health condition in which the body can’t maintain healthy levels of glucose in the blood. Unhealthy levels of glucose in the blood can then lead to short- […]

How to exercise with mitochondrial disease People living with mitochondrial disease often suffer from a wide range of symptoms that can drastically affect quality of life. So, is it safe […]

Cardiovascular disease is a major concern in our modern Australian society. For example, “coronary heart disease…is the leading single cause of disease burden and death in Australia.” (AIHW, 2018) Cardiovascular […]

Stigma can be a major challenge for people with diabetes. Diabetes-related stigma exists everywhere, including in the home, workplace, school and healthcare setting, and prevents people from seeking care and […]

Despite heart disease death rates decreasing dramatically in the last 10 years, it remains the leading cause of death in Australia. Heart disease can also lead to chronic health problems […]

Dicky knee. Bung knee. Dodgy knee. Call it what you like, knee pain isn’t fun and can keep you from doing the things you love. Whether your goal is fitness […]

Prepare the body for exercise by increasing blood flow and moving the joints through their full range of motion An adequate warm up and cool down are probably the most […]