How to exercise for Weight loss
Firstly, how does weight loss occur? The answer is that there is an energy imbalance where an individual is burning more energy (calories out) than going in (calories in). Now, how does exercise come into this equation? ...
Lower back pain
Around 80% of adults will experience some sort of lower back pain (LBP) within their lifetime. Risks: Age Most LBP occurs between 30-50 years of age Older adults will tend to have loss of bone strength and can lead to de...
What is pilates?
Pilates is a series of exercises that focuses on form, technique, balance and control. It is practiced all over the world and is commonly used as a way to improve fitness and help people rehabilitate after an injury. Who...
Why Does my Hip Click?
If you feel a clicking or a snapping sensation in your hip when you move your leg around, you may have what’s called Snapping Hip Syndrome. This snap is a hip muscle or tendon rubbing on the hip socket bone and affects...
Why old people should lift weights
The average 65 year old female can be expected to reach her 85th birthday. The average 65 year old male can be expected to reach his 87th birthday. But at what quality they celebrate this can be widely different. Either ...
Ankle sprains
Part 1 For any football (soccer) fans out there following the Euros or if you’ve increased your running and outdoor exercise due to the recent lockdown, one of the most common injuries that we’re seeing in the clinic...
What does a disk bulge actually mean?
Disc bulges result from the herniation of the intervertebral discs of the spine, causing them to protrude beyond their usual boundaries. Contrary to popular opinion, your disc has not ‘slipped’ or moved from ...
Migraines and Physio?
Did you know that migraines can have a link to the neck. Australia’s own Dean Watson founded the Watson Headache Institute and concluded that the upper bones in your neck just beneath the skull can actually contribute ...
Do you always roll your ankle?
For any football (soccer) fans out there following the Euros or if you’ve increased your running and outdoor exercise due to the recent lockdown, one of the most common injuries that we’re seeing in the clinic are an...