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Types Of Exercise That Positively Impact Older Adults

Elders, exercise, Health Tips, Life, Lifestyle, older adults, prevention / By Craig

As our bodies get older, we become more vulnerable to stressors such as falls, fractures, disability, and dementia. One way we can limit these risks is by improving our balance.What is multicomponent exercise?Multicomponent exercise is an exercise program that focuses on strength, endurance, and balance training.A recent meta-analysis study was conducted to discover the benefits …

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Feeling like you are spinning?

Health Tips / By Craig

What is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)? As physiotherapists, we treat many types of pain including sore backs or busted knees. But it doesn’t stop there. We can help with symptoms of dizziness and vertigo.What causes you to feel dizzy?The most common cause of vertigo is a condition called Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). This …

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Prepare for this year’s snow season early!

Lifestyle / By Craig

With the first snowfall just around the corner comes the opportunity to enjoy winter snow sports. Between skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and other winter sports, thousands of people every year are treated for winter-related sports injuries. Many of these injuries can be prevented by keeping in good physical health and preparing early.Here are some tips …

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Why me? What do I do? Osteoarthritis bugging you?

Knee Pain / By Craig

Approximately 22 million Australians live with osteoarthritis (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2018) Almost every day we treat clients who have osteoarthritis in a joint of their body. Osteoarthritis is the “wear and tear” arthritis that can build up in the body.The good news is that there is a lot we can do to help …

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Try this simple test to assess your risk of falling

Health Tips, Osteoporosis / By Craig

In our clinic one of the most common causes of injury we see are from people having falls. Although a small slip or fall can seem minimal it can lead to months of pain and physiotherapy to recover.People tend to think a fall is related to clumsiness or not paying attention however there are many …

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Did You Know That Exercise Can Help You Fight The Ageing Process?

Uncategorized / By Craig

Everyone knows that exercise is good for you! However, it’s not just beneficial for the young, healthy and already fit, it is beneficial for all ages. Exercise is one of the best defenses against the tough aspects of the ageing process. Research has proven that not only heart and lung health improve with exercises, but physical activity …

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Minimise Your Risk of Falling

Uncategorized / By Craig

It is well known that the elderly are at a higher risk of falling in their homes and the community than younger people. Having a fall can be a very traumatic experience resulting in fractures, head injuries and significant soft tissue injuries. In an elderly population, these types of injuries can be the catalyst to a downward spiral …

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Falls

Types Of Exercise That Positively Impact Older Adults

Feeling like you are spinning?

Prepare for this year’s snow season early!

Why me? What do I do? Osteoarthritis bugging you?

Try this simple test to assess your risk of falling

Did You Know That Exercise Can Help You Fight The Ageing Process?

Minimise Your Risk of Falling

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