The Role of Exercise for Gestational Diabetes
Pregnancy is a very exciting time and women want to do all they can to ensure they give birth to a healthy baby. Due to the many changes that happen...
22 July, 2020
How and when to exercise for diabetes
One Australian is diagnosed with diabetes every five minutes. That’s a staggering statistic that has a huge impact on our community and the healthcare system. We all know it’s important...
14 July, 2020
Exercise for Parkinson’s Disease
An estimated 100,000 Australian’s are living with Parkinson’s Disease and suffer from rigidity, restricted walking ability and limitations with other motor functions. While exercise is widely recognised for managing a variety...
02 July, 2020
Running away from cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular disease kills one Australian every 12 minutes and is one of the leading causes of death in our country. We all know that we need to look after our...
12 May, 2020
Can I exercise with Psoriatic Arthritis?
Regular exercise can be a daunting concept for many. But for those that have Psoriatic arthritis, or other conditions affecting the joints, it can be particularly challenging. We asked Accredited...
25 February, 2020
A practical perspective on exercise for weight loss
More than 2 in 3 Australian adults are overweight or obese. There’s a lot of information out there about how to lose weight and it’s easy to lose track of...
09 December, 2019
Gynaecological cancers & exercise: What you need to know
Gynaecological cancers, or cancers of the female reproductive system, include cancers of the cervix, fallopian tubes, ovary, placenta, uterus (endometrium), vagina and vulva. Gynaecological cancer will make up approximately 9.7%...
25 November, 2019
8 Reasons your doctor should refer you to an exercise physiologist
The science is clear – exercise is medicine. But many doctors aren’t even asking their patients about their activity levels, much less prescribing exercise. If you want to start moving...
21 November, 2019
Referrals to exercise physiologists should be a priority for Australian GPs
The evidence is clear – exercise is medicine for the prevention and management of chronic conditions. Research has shown that a person’s physical activity level is one of the best...
18 November, 2019
7 facts you should know about diabetes
It’s estimated that around 1.7 million Australians are living with this diabetes. Worryingly, one in two people don’t know that they have it. If left unmanaged, diabetes can lead to...
14 November, 2019