Easter; A time synonymous with overindulging on the treats the 'Easter Bunny' so generously delivers; and whilst you shouldn't feel guilty for treating yourself every known and again - it's important to...
What is intellectual disability? Intellectual disability is an umbrella term that refers to a neurological condition that substantially limits and restricts learning behaviours and intellectual functioning. This includes conditions such as...
Sitting at a desk all day is not ideal for your posture. We’ve known this for a while. A lot of people think that you should simply sit up...
According to the American College of Sports Medicines findings, 'Wearable Technology' sits at number 1 in their Top 10 Fitness Trends for the year, for the second year in a...
If I had to choose one thing that working in the exercise and disability field for 15 years has taught me, it would be: “Focus on the ABILITY not the disability”. We...
Osteoarthritis is incurable, but exercise can be one of the most effective therapies for managing this condition. In fact, recent studies have shown that exercise is as effective as medications...
I have been asked what is the best way to warm up prior to commencing a strength session using weights. A few questions are “should I warm up by walking...
Snap shot of cancer in Australia… The prevalence of cancer is doubling every 10 years. It is estimated that approximately 130, 000 new cancer cases were diagnosed in...
The lungs are involved in around 80% of all patients with diffuse scleroderma, a chronic connective tissue disease that compromises the majority of the internal organs. Pulmonary fibrosis is a type...
What is an autoimmune disease? The body’s immune system protects us from disease and infection by attacking bad bacteria in the body. An autoimmune disease is when the immune system is...