Falling is a common cause of injury among the elderly and fear of falling can lead to a fear of going out, withdrawal from usual activities, depression and anxiety. Loss of mobility, flexibility and balance are factors that can lead to this. If you have had a recent fall or near miss, are afraid of…
What is the plantar fascia? The plantar fascia is a thick band of connective tissue which connects the heel to the ball of the foot. Its primary function is to support the medial longitudinal arch of the foot in weight bearing. It achieves this via the Windlass mechanism. The Windlass Mechanism occurs when weight is…
With pre season fast approaching for many winter sports, it is important to know how to be best prepared so that you are able to complete a full pre-season and avoid injury. Having worked with both the North Adelaide Football Club (SANFL) and community level footy clubs, I have been lucky to learn what…
Have you decided on a wellness, fitness, weight loss or a sporting goal this New Year? With the start of a new year comes a popular time for self-reflection and plans for what people would like to achieve in the year to come. It is important when setting goals or new year’s resolutions to take…
Whilst we all know a combination of regular exercise and a well-structured diet is highly effective in weight reduction and improvements in body composition, something that is usually overlooked is the activity completed during our everyday routine. Particularly following the effects from the COVID-19 pandemic and most workplaces requiring employees to work from home, sedentary…
There is substantial evidence that high physical activity levels are linked to lower risks of several cancers. Exercise has numerous biological effects on the body and, more specifically in terms of oncology, exercise can help mediate a variety of aspects associated with cancer survivorship. These include reductions in inflammation and levels of hormones associated…
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinopathy in women, thought to affect between 6-18% of women of reproductive age (Teede, 2013) Unfortunately, many women have reported delayed diagnosis and an overall dissatisfaction in the diagnosis experience overall, the average time to diagnosis being eight years. Symptoms of PCOS include…
Netball is a popular sport, particularly here in Australia, and like most sports is commonly associated with injuries. Netball injuries have a variety of mechanisms by which they occur including but not limited to: collision/contact with another player, awkward landing, overuse or being struck by the ball. Below I have outlined the most…
Running is a terrific activity that we should all strive to be doing for the longevity of our bones, joints, tendons and muscles. With it being pre-season for winter sports and predominately nice weather, running is an appealing option for individuals to enjoy the fresh air and achieve their fitness goals. Below, I have compiled…
Have you ever heard of a text neck? If you haven’t it’s one of those things that you have probably already experienced before but didn’t know it had a name attached to it. A text neck by definition is a stiff and/or painful neck which develops from excessive or rather continuous mobile phone use. It…
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