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Why and how you should exercise with Type 1 diabetes (T1DM)
Exercise for women’s health: how staying active enhances women’s health at every age
Exercise is a powerful tool to enhance our overall health and physical capacity. Combining aerobic and resistance exercises has shown a multitude of health-related benefits. It can promote healthy aging, decrease chronic disease risk, aid in disease management as well as improve overall quality of life and mental wellbeing. Physical activity for women’s health in […]
Using exercise to manage psoriatic arthritis
What is psoriatic arthritis? Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory type of arthritis that leads to pain, stiffness, and swelling. It’s characterised by morning stiffness in particular, and affects the skin as well and the joints, a key difference from rheumatoid arthritis. Being an autoimmune condition, managing PsA can be challenging, but incorporating exercise […]
How to prevent and manage breast injuries in female sports
Breast injuries sustained from exercise are becoming more and more common, especially with the growing representation of women and girls in traditionally male-dominated sports. Female athletes serve as inspiring role models, encouraging greater community participation. For instance, since the Australian Football League Women’s (AFLW) launched in 2017, the number of clubs offering women’s or girls’ […]
How do you know if an Accredited Exercise Physiologist is right for you?
Do you suffer from lower back pain, stiffness in your joints or recurring injuries? Or have you been diagnosed with a condition like diabetes, endometriosis or high blood pressure and the thought of exercise seems overwhelming? An Accredited Exercise Physiologist can help you overcome barriers to get you safely exercising and enjoying physical activity for […]
Benefits of Hydrotherapy and Aquatic Exercise
What is hydrotherapy? Hydrotherapy is a form of gentle physical therapy or exercise performed in water. Hydrotherapy can be incredibly beneficial for those living with pain as it is a low-impact activity using water for resistance and support. Warm water can also help loosen muscles and joints, improve mobility and relieve tension. What are the […]
Exercising with Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)
Have you ever jumped, laughed, coughed, or sneezed and experienced a small leak of urine? You’re not alone. Up to 50% of women will experience symptoms of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in their lifetime. Despite being common among women, SUI, like many other women’s health conditions, is often overlooked and goes unmanaged, particularly in women […]
Exercise, Bone Health and Osteoporosis
What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a bone condition, affecting more than 800,000 Australians as of 2022. It’s a condition where the bones become fragile, weak and brittle, leading to a higher risk of fractures from minor bumps or accidents. While osteoporosis is sometimes assumed to affect older and elderly people, it can affect anyone of […]
Five Reasons to Exercise During Your Pregnancy
This article was contributed and written by Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Alexandra Gleeson. We have come a long way over the past 10 years in our knowledge and understanding of how to keep ourselves and our babies as healthy as possible during pregnancy. It is now well established that regular exercise is an important part of […]
Syncing Your Exercise Routine With Your Menstrual Cycle
This article was contributed and written by Accredited Exercise Scientist, and Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Rachel Bettinzoli. Exercise and the menstrual cycle Biologically, women are cyclical beings, whether they experience a regular period or not. Exercise is proven to be highly beneficial in supporting women with many aspects of their cycle including modulating stress responses, reducing […]
Managing Pelvic Pain with Exercise
This article was contributed and written by Accredited Exercise Scientist, and Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Lyndal McCoy. 25% of women, and approximately 50% of postpartum womenexperience Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP). CPP, which is pain in the lower abdomen and pelvic region lasting for over 6 months with no medical reason, has a significant impact on quality […]
Benefits of Exercise for Endometriosis
This article was contributed and written by Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Chenaya Cooper. What is endometriosis (or ‘ENDO’)? Endometriosis is an oestrogen-fuelled, chronic inflammatory condition affecting women and those with uteruses. Approximately 1 in 7 women in Australia live with endo as of 2023. It is defined as endometrial-like tissue growing outside the uterine cavity. This […]