In 2018 the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ National Health Survey showed that 67% of Australian adults and 24.9% of children were overweight or obese. The number of overweight or obese adults has increased from previous years. With obesity linked to multiple chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke and…
All about the Active Couch Potato The term “active couch potato” may sound a little contradictory, but it is possible to be active and a couch potato at the same time! So if you are physically active, you could still be considered sedentary, putting you at risk of developing health problems. So what…
Not sure if a Group Exercise Class is for you? Here are 6 reasons why you will get results from an Exercise Class at myPhysioSA. 1.Supervision All of our group exercise programs here at myPhysioSA are supervised by an Accredited Exercise Physiologist or Physiotherapist. Supervision ensures that all exercises that you undertake…
Persistent back and or neck pain is without a doubt one of the great challenges faced by many people, and can adversely impact our lives in lots of different ways. Persistent pain can be an issue in multiple areas of our body, though is particularly common in the low back region. In fact, low back…
7 proven tips for taking control of your Osteo-Arthritis to get back living life again Do you have Osteo-Arthritis (OA) of the: Knee Hip Feet Shoulder Back &/or neck Hand It’s a condition that can be debilitating and affects a large portion of the population, especially those over the age of 70. And unfortunately, once…
Multiple Sclerosis Exercise Advice Exercise Therapy for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can help better manage many of the more common symptoms of MS. What is multiple sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis is a disorder of the central nervous system (CNS) that includes the brain, spinal cord and optic nerve. In people with MS, the immune…
Ode to the Weekend Warriors Sports Injury The working week is hard and your last priority is exercise when you get home. But as a weekend warrior you are committed to do your vigorous 75 minutes of recommended exercise a week. But condensed – you are the definition of efficiency! But beware, watch out for…
Best Balance Exercises Balance training can assist anyone at any age. For seniors it can help maintain their independence preventing injuries from falls. For those that enjoy fitness and keeping active, it will improve stability in your workout and everyday life. Balance increases not only your strength but coordination assisting with basic activities of daily…
When returning to fitness activities its important you don’t do “too much too soon.” If you have been resting all winter or have avoided physical activity for the past weeks, months or even years and are keen to get back into a fitness regime, be mindful not to overdo it initially as you can pull…
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