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Why Balance Training Is Essential for Active Ageing
Balance rarely gets a second thought — until a stumble on an uneven footpath or a wobble getting out of the shower brings it sharply into focus. For older adults, that split-second loss of stability is more than an inconvenience. Falls are among the leading causes of injury-related hospitalisation in people over 65, and roughly…
Read MoreNeck Pain in office workers
Do you spend hours sitting at a desk? Have you noticed an annoying niggle in the neck that wont go away? If you answered YES to the above questions then continue to read to find out how you can prevent and/or manage neck pain at work. Did you know that by doing regular neck stretches…
Read MoreMastitis: How Physiotherapy Can Help and Other Tips
Are you expecting? Or have you just become a new mum for the first time? Mastitis is a common condition and this article will discuss how you can manage mastitis, including how physiotherapy can help you. First of all, congratulations! Revel in this amazing experience and enjoy every minute. But secondly, keep yourself informed so…
Read MoreTop 4 Immunity-Boosting Nutrition Tips to Put a Spring in Your Step
Do you need to boost your immunity? Feeling sluggish at the end of winter? For an active Canberran, there’s only one thing that bugs me (excuse the pun) more than being unable to exercise due to an injury. And that is being unable to train due to illness. Heavy exercise has been shown to reduce…
Read More5 Core Strength Exercises for Cyclists
Why are core exercises important for cyclists? Core exercises are important for every activity. Cycling requires core strength to avoid injury, ensure efficient energy use and to optimise performance. As fatigue sets in many cyclists lose lumbo-pelvic stability, leading to hips see-sawing in the saddle, loss of energy transfer from the legs to the pedals…
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