The research articles I have read talk about different factors with ageing, including the increase of sedentary behaviours. I ask this question when I teach in school: “Who knows a person over 50 that is fitter and stronger than a person in their 20’s or 30’s?” Almost everyone knows a person. So, if that is …
To unpack all of this in one blog post is pretty tough, but I am going to give it a red-hot effort. Some of this is based on my experience coaching, some based on research, and some is based on what I like to refer as common sense, that comes from both research and experience. …
ACL injuries are common in young populations playing in multi-directional sports (think netball, touch football, AFL, soccer etc.) Often it is common to feel angry, upset and uncertain about future sporting endeavours with this injury, as it is associated with a significant amount of rehabilitation post surgery. While timelines can vary pending other obstacles such …
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Sports strength and conditioning as you get older Most injuries that occur in mature athletes on the sporting field come as a result of performing a movement the body isn’t prepared for. Did you know that strength and conditioning isn’t only for kids and teenagers playing sport? You may be interested to know that the …
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If hydrotherapy sounds like it may be of benefit to you, we would love to help! Get in touch with our team today to book an appointment in either Rockhampton or Yeppoon! Hydrotherapy, or aquatic physiotherapy, is a form of physiotherapy performed in either a heated or cold pool supervised by an experienced physiotherapist. It …
Exercise recommendations should be tailored to the individual’s abilities noting that specific exercise programming adaptations may be required for people with cancer based on disease and treatment-related adverse effects, anticipated disease trajectory and their health status. Accredited Exercise Physiologists and Physiotherapists are the most appropriate and qualified health professionals to be prescribing and administering exercise …
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Whether you are an athlete, healthy, unhealthy, someone with a heart or lung condition, immunosuppressed, diabetic, young, or old, the adverse effects of COVID-19 are different for everyone. One thing that has become evident are the functional capacity deficits COVID-19 has caused for many who have been exposed. Many people are experiencing declined functional capacities …
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Injury Rehab Rehab from an injury is so important to the overall outcome you will get long term. Greg is passionate about making sure you have the appropriate plan coming out of injury to ensure you can return back to your sport or back to your normal day to day living. Come in for a …
Bella Hawtin has joined our team as a New Grad Physiotherapist from CQU! She is very excited to meet some new faces and use what she has learnt from those 4 years of placements!
In May last year I filmed a video explaining the stress response and why the incorporation of regular physical activity is important for modulating stress. Today I wanted to expand on this concept and link it to states of anxiety and depression. The newest research is demonstrating a link between anxiety, depression and most other …
