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Healthy Habits Can Help Ease Ongoing Back Pain

Living with ongoing low back pain can be frustrating, especially when it stops you from doing the things you enjoy. The good news is that new research shows that taking care of your overall health (things like diet, exercise, sleep, and lifestyle) can make a real difference. A recent Australian study found that people who …

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How to Prepare Your Body for the Slopes This Winter

As the Australia and New Zealand ski season kicks off and school holidays approach, many of us are gearing up for some fun on the snow. Whether you’re a seasoned skier or heading to the slopes for the first time, it’s important to make sure your body is ready for the challenge.Here are a few tips from our physiotherapists …

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Easter Indulgence Made Healthy: Balance, Not Sacrifice

Enjoying Easter Mindfully – Why Watching Our Weight Matters As Easter rolls around, many of us look forward to quality time with loved ones, cozy autumn weather, and—of course—a little trip from the easter bunny. And while we believe in enjoying our sweet treats, It’s also a good time to check in with how our …

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Seniors…Move Better, Stay Stronger

Aging doesn’t mean losing strength and independence—it means training smarter. As we get older, our muscles naturally weaken, making daily tasks like getting out of a chair, carrying groceries, or climbing stairs feel harder. But the good news? Strength training can help slow down and even reverse this decline.Traditional vs. Functional Strength Training: What’s the Difference?When …

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Can Weight Loss Help Your Knee Pain? Here’s What Research Says…

Knee osteoarthritis can be frustrating and painful! The stiffness, the pain, the way it slows you down—it’s no joke. But what if we told you that losing a bit of weight could make a real difference?A recent study from the Osteoarthritis Healthy Weight for Life (OAHWFL) program looked at 9,000+ patients with knee Osteoarthritis and …

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Classes Are Back: February 2025!

We now offer four class programs tailored to your individual goals. Please read on or call us for details about which class is best for you, your friends and family. Get started with us this February 2025!GLA:D ProgramGLA:D is a 6-week intensive course for Osteoarthritis of the Hip and Knee.There are 14 sessions, which include 12 …

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Did you know that weight training is beneficial for everyone?

Weight training is a type of strength or resistance training that improves an individual’s strength and endurance. Many people think this sort of exercise is only done in the gym but it can also be done at home.Why do I need to do weights training if I’m not a bodybuilder, you may ask? Well, weight …

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The Link Between Sleep and Muscle/Joint Pains

Although many of us can struggle with sleep from time to time, were you aware that poor sleep is positively associated with an increased likeliness of muscle pain?The modern way of life with consistent stress related to work, finance, social issues, and an “increasing use of smartphones” may be contributing to increased health problems via sleep-related problems.Sleep-related problems include …

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Advice If You Are Training For A Marathon

Running is currently on brand! And marathons are a great way to showcase your training and stay on track. So as a physiotherapy clinic, we are bringing you some advice on how to prepare and train for a marathon!1. Training plan with Optimal LoadingThe average timeline to prepare for a marathon is 3 months, however, …

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