Fat comes in many forms. From what is inside of us, to the fat we eat, it has the conflicting image of both an essential macronutrient, and a hinderance to the body's health. For the most part though, the latter view has seen fat develop an…

Managing injury recovery well, can allow us a speedier return to doing what we love most. No-one wishes to be sidelined longer than necessary, and as such that which is seen as most beneficial to recovery is given the highest priority. Therefore…

Plantar fasciitis may sound like a new gardening fad, rather than the straining of the 'plantar fascia', or put in simple terms the band (fascia) of the foot (plantar). Known as 'joggers heel' because of the high incidence of this condition…

The results of last years physical activity report card for children and young people, scored of D-for Australia, which incidentally was the global average. Initiated by The Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance, this report card's aim is to increase…

As a pregnancy progresses it is obvious that the body has to adapt, so as to accommodate a baby's development within the womb. These changes bring with them challenges, but with careful planning it is possible to continue a physically active…

Describing back injury concerning the discs of the spine has become confused over the years. In particular the term 'slipped disk’ has led to the misconception that anytime someone has hurt their back, or has a disk problem, that it is because…

Imagine you had the power to control your pain and the ability to do your work and daily activities, whilst saving time and money - welcome to the McKenzie Method.This evidence based system of patient care, has the potential to free yourself…

The importance of ergonomic postures and principles, and the workplace exercises that support them, are self evident once the initial stages of the ergonomics improvement program has begun. This was covered in our previous workplace ergonomics…

Goals are essential in keeping motivation throughout injury rehab, yet there are some other elements which can support these aims and subsequently enhance the chances of success. There are a variety of methods to choose from, which means that…