During a physiotherapy treatment session, terminology may be used that although best describes the condition or course of action, may sound more like a foreign language. Most physiotherapists will try their best to avoid such terms as they can be confusing, instead providing descriptions that are easier to understand. However sometimes technical terms have their […]
Maintaining an optimal level of hydration is essential for any form of exercise, especially since two thirds of the body is made up of water. Regardless of the weather being hot or cold, good hydration habits are essential for health, sustaining performance and the avoidance of injury. Thirst or a dry mouth are the first […]
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 physical activity in children and youth globally. In a country with such easy access to the […]
The term ‘core strength’ has become a catch phrase throughout the fitness world and beyond. There seems to be a wide range of information available, yet understanding what ‘the core’ constitutes, what it does and the benefits a healthy core provide, can be confusing. The anatomy of our ‘core’ Otherwise more broadly known as the […]
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 lifestyle through to full term. Just like any changes in life, adapting to them […]
