Building stronger bones: Exercise for osteoporosis
With over 2.2 million Australians over the age of 50 affected by osteoporosis, it's easy to see why looking after bone health is important as you age. But what are...
26 May, 2019
How an Exercise Physiologist helps you age well
Staying active throughout life not only improves your general health and well-being, it also helps to fight chronic diseases later in life. Exercise reduces your risk of developing conditions like...
24 May, 2019
Take your workout outdoors to age better
Australians are living longer than ever before. By 2056 it’s estimated that one in four Australians will be over 65 years old. Many will still be in the workforce or starting...
22 May, 2019
Why strength training is vital for older men
We all want to live longer and maintain a high quality of life as we age. For older men, strength training is a vital part of remaining "healthy" in those...
20 May, 2019
Osteoporosis – How breast cancer increases your risk!
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in Australian women, with approximately 18,000 cases diagnosed in 2018. The risk of developing breast cancer increases with age, with women over...
18 February, 2019
What you didn’t know about exercise & osteoarthritis
Many people living with Osteoarthritis avoid exercise for fear that it'll worsen their symptoms. So, can you exercise safely with osteoarthritis? We asked Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Zac O'Rourke, to give...
31 January, 2019
Getting in and out of cars – Tips for older adults
Getting in and out of the car is something most of us don’t even think about. You just get in, right? But as we age, it can become one of...
10 December, 2018
Live five years longer by playing golf
Did you know that simply by playing golf you can extend your life by 5 years in comparison to non-golfers? The research is piling up on the wide range of health...
26 November, 2018
Balance Training for Falls Prevention
Losing some of our balance is part of the ageing process. This can become a problem for older adults, making them more susceptible to falls and injury. The good news?...
19 November, 2018
Aged Care – Case Study #1 – Living with Osteoporosis
Mary* is living with Osteoporosis; Osteoarthritis in shoulders, knees and hands; Type 2 Diabetes; Hypertension; High Cholesterol; and Asthma. Mary was referred for in-home exercise physiology services through a six week...
02 November, 2017
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