Another Physio Outreach Mission To Palm Island

physio visit to palm island

  I’ve never really been one to be nervous about anything, so the weird sensation I felt as I was driving to the airport to fly from Canberra to Townsville on 2nd November 2014 caught me by surprise. I was heading north to Palm Island, 65km north-west of Townsville, to spend a week volunteering as…

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How to fix incontinence

Improve your pelvic floor

Incontinence affects many people in Australia, both male and female, and can significantly alter an individual’s quality of life. Although the definition of incontinence may vary from source to source, universally it is acceptable to base incontinence on the presence of involuntary leakage of urine or faecal matter. Incontinence can be seen as a major…

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Best Exercise During Pregnancy

exercise during pregnancy

There is overwhelming evidence showing that moderate and regular amounts of exercise during pregnancy are both safe and beneficial for mother and unborn baby. It has been shown that women who exercise during pregnancy have better health outcomes for themselves and their babies compared to women who do not exercise.     The benefits of…

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What is the best bike position for cycling?

best position for cycling

We are pretty spoilt in Canberra with great bike paths and world class mountain bike facilities. Many cyclists are happy to pick up a new bike fresh from the store and ride it blissfully unaware whether or not they are in the optimum position to maximise efficiency and minimising injury. There are many factors that…

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