Osteoporosis is common in Australia. In 2017-18, 3.8% of the population were diagnosed with Osteoporosis, an estimated 924,000 Australians. It’s a condition where the bones become fragile, weak and brittle,...
With over 1.2 million Australians affected by osteoporosis, it's easy to see why looking after bone health is important as you age. But what are the best exercises for preventing...
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...
Throughout the lifespan our bones are constantly changing. In later life this change often leads to bones becoming brittle and weak, termed as osteopenia or osteoporosis. Currently 4.74 million Australians...
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...
Bone health is essential at all stages of life. We develop peak bone mass in our 20’s - however bone density needs to be maintained as we grow older with...
Regardless of your age or life stage, the right kinds of exercises can strengthen your bone density across your life span. Have you ever heard of the saying ‘pressure creates diamonds’? In...
Whether it be antibiotics to fight off an infection, supplements for bone health or medication to lower our blood pressure, we all have taken prescribed medication at various times in...