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April 2019 – Lower Back Pain and Exercise
Lower Back Pain? Keep Moving By Joel Wallace Almost everyone at some point experiences back pain, and for some this might be a regular occurrence. It is very easy to fear back pain and treat it differently to how we would other pains and aches. This may be for many
March 2019 – Explaining Pain
Explaining Pain by Catherine Macrae ‘All Pain experiences are a normal response to what your brain thinks is a threat’ The construction of the pain experience in the brain relies on many sensory cues. There are danger sensors throughout the body (Nociceptors), that when excited to a critical level, pass
January 2019 Newsletter – Benefits of Exercise Physiology
Benefits of Exercise Physiology In Australia close to 60% of people do not meet physical activity guidelines. This has played a major factor in the increased rates of obesity, metabolic disease and numerous other conditions. Along with the preventative aspect of exercise, research has shown that exercise is just as
December 2018 Newsletter – Health Insurance
Changes to Pilates rebates through Private Health Insurance will take effect from 1st April 2019. These changes mean that Pilates classes taken by a Pilates Instructor will no longer be funded, as part of a reform to eliminate rebates for non evidence based natural therapies. This reform will NOT impact Motion Health
November 2018 Newsletter – Chronic Pain Management
Chronic pain is usually defined as a type of pain that persists longer than 12 weeks or, beyond the healing time of a normal injury. It differs to acute pain which is usually caused by tissue damage and alerts us to an injury. Chronic pain may begin with an initial
October Newsletter – Exercise Considerations for the Pelvic floor
The pelvic floor refers to the group of muscles that run from the pubic bone at the front of the pelvis to the coccyx (tailbone) at the back of the pelvis. This group of muscles play an important role within the body. The pelvic floor is responsible for voluntary control
September Newsletter – Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome – A pain in the behind
What is GTPS Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome GTPS is common cause of hip pain affecting the outer portions of the hip, thigh, or buttock regions of the body. People experiencing GTPS commonly report painful symptoms over the posterior aspect of their hip joint or buttocks when sitting or standing for
August Newsletter – Tradie Health
A tradies’ health is their most important tool, yet Australian tradies experience some of the highest rates of injury and time off work compared to other workers. In fact, 3 in 5 serious workplace injuries involve a tradie, despite tradies making up only 30 per cent of the Australian workforce.
July Newsletter – National Diabetes Week 8 -14th July
Did you know that exercise not only reduces your risk of diabetes by up to 60% but also plays a vital role in the management of the condition? Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus – T1DM In T1DM the body is unable to produce insulin due to compromised cells in the pancreas.
June Newsletter – Asthma
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways associated with airway narrowing and obstruction. It is commonly provoked by triggers including allergens (e.g. pollen, dust, animal fur), pollution (e.g. car fumes, fumes from industrial waste), exercise or stress. During an asthma episode, the airways become hyper-responsive, leading to narrowing
May Newsletter – Winter Motivation
Winter is finally upon us. The days are colder and daylight hours are getting shorter. It is also the time of year where exercise tends to take a back seat to more inviting options such as a warm fire place or a good movie. It is important to maintain some
April Newsletter – Exercise & Cancer
The Role of Exercise in Cancer Treatment Cancer is a term that describes a disease in which abnormal cells multiply in an uncontrolled manner. There are many forms of cancer though the most common types include prostate cancer, bowel cancer (colon and rectal cancers), breast cancer, melanoma of the skin,