By Mark Simpson, Accredited Exercise Physiologist

Junior athletes present us with a unique opportunity to teach good movement patterns at a developmental age as they have the ability to learn new skills/movement patterns at a rapid rate. Not only does this decrease injury risk in the short term, but lays the movement foundations for success later in life.

You have injured your back; you have severe back pain, even some altered sensation down your legs. You’ve been told you have a herniated (bulged) lumbar disc. You’ve tried exercise, medication and rest to get better but nothing has worked thus far. So where do you go from here?

When significant bone tissue has been lost, or weakened osteoporosis occurs, leading to increased risks of fractures. This is a huge health issue that affects 2 in 3 women and 1 in 3 men over the age of 60 in Australia. Read more to find out how exercise can help manage this condition!

So you think you have Achilles Tendinopathy, what now?

45% of workers today will experience some form of neck pain during their working life, so it is becoming increasingly prevalent that you may, or perhaps already have, experienced some form of neck pain. How to we manage and treat it?

Exercise throughout pregnancy can be an area of confusion for many women. With the right information family doctors can feel comfortable and confident referring pregnant and post-partum women for exercise therapy as an essential component of their care plan.

When is it appropriate for children to perform strength training???
Resistance training at any age is a highly effective way to improve sporting performance, reduce injury risk, improve quality of life and decrease risk of chronic disease.

These days with the increasing speed and skill of the game, footy players are suffering from all sorts of injuries. These injuries range from soft tissue to bone breaks; and without proper strength and conditioning your body will continue to break down. Additionally, it is imperative that you recover well from your match, as this will allow you to back up matches with training.

It is recommended that women can begin exercise six weeks after giving birth. It is beneficial to be screened and guided by an Accredited Exercise Physiologist before you undertake any physical activity to reduce risk of injury, herniation, or other pregnancy related complications.

The overwhelming importance of activity and exercise to help manage and overcome back pain.

The knee is a complex joint relying heavily on the support of surrounding muscles to prevent injury and improve movement efficiency.