Posts Tagged ‘physical activity’
Osgood-Schlatter’s Disease
What is Osgood-Schlatter’s Disease? Osgood-Schlatter’s Disease is a common cause of knee pain in adolescents. Rather than a disease, it is technically a traction apophysitis. This occurs when there is inflammation where the tendon from the kneecap (patella) attaches onto the shin bone (tibia). This inflammation can result in pain at the front of the…
Read MoreSports Nutrition: Improving your performance
Good nutrition can significantly improve sporting performance, just as poor nutrition can hinder it. A sports nutrition plan enables everyone from weekend warriors to elite athletes understand how their dietary intake affects performance in training and competition. Learn more about some of the most important aspects of sports nutrition, including: • Nutritional adequacy• Carbohydrate –…
Read MoreHow long will it take to become an Olympic athlete?
Are Olympians born or made? This month we take a brief look at what separates an Olympic athlete from the rest of us.
Read MoreHow Fit Are You?
To test how fit you are, we’re looking at different physical and functional challenges testing balance, flexibility, strength and fitness. This month focuses on balance.
Read MoreEthos C-Fit Classes
Ethos Health C-fit classes are group exercise sessions for people undergoing radiation or chemotherapy both pre and post treatment.
Read MoreStruggling to find time to exercise?
Making time for exercise can enhance our ability to help others and can benefit everyone in our life, including ourselves.
Read MoreReversing frailty in the elderly
Does getting old(er) mean getting frail? Of course not! Last year a systematic review was published outlining how the elderly could delay and reverse frailty. We have consolidated the research into an infographic that details the key points.
Read MoreDoes running increase your risk of hip and knee osteoarthritis?
It’s a commonly held belief that continuing to run in middle and older age causes osteoarthritis of the knee and hip joint. Senior Physiotherapist Connor Eyers reviews the latest research in this area.
Read MoreConcussion in Sport
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that is caused by a blow to the head. Understand how to identify concussion and ensure a safe return to sport.
Read MoreHow can an Exercise Physiologist help you?
Accredited exercise physiologists are allied health professionals who specialize in the delivery of exercise for the prevention and management of chronic diseases and injuries.
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