Falls prevention for seniors in Blackburn A fall can change everything — a broken wrist or hip, a stint in hospital, and often a loss of the confidence that let you get out and about in the first place. The reassuring part is that falls are not an inevitable part of...
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an exercise lower your blood sugar?
Can exercise lower your blood sugar? If you've recently been told your blood sugar is high — whether that's pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes — it's easy to feel overwhelmed by all the advice coming at you. So let's keep this simple and start with the good news: yes,...
Exercise after a knee replacement
Exercise after a knee replacement: what's safe and when A knee replacement can give you back a life you'd started to give up on — walking without pain, sleeping through the night, getting back to the things you love. But the surgery is only half the story. What you do...
The best exercises for arthritic knees
The best exercises for arthritic knees If you have osteoarthritis in your knees, you've probably already heard that exercise helps — and you're ready for the practical part: which exercises actually make a difference. The short answer is a blend of strengthening,...
Is Exercise Good for Osteoarthritis?
Is exercise good for osteoarthritis? If you've recently been told you have osteoarthritis, there's a good chance your first instinct is to move the joint less. It's one of the most understandable reactions there is — the joint hurts, so surely resting it is the safe...
What Does Ongoing Exercise Physiology Actually Achieve?
What does ongoing exercise physiology actually achieve? If you're thinking about seeing an exercise physiologist, it's a fair question to ask: what will I actually get out of it? Plenty of people have tried a short block of sessions somewhere before, felt a bit better...
Exercise after hip replacement in Melbourne
Exercise after hip replacement in Melbourne If you've had a hip replacement or are preparing for one, structured exercise is one of the most important factors in your long-term recovery. The surgery itself replaces a damaged joint, but it doesn't restore the strength,...
Exercise for Parkinson’s disease in Melbourne
Exercise for Parkinson's disease in Melbourne If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, exercise is one of the most powerful tools available, and one of the most underused. Research consistently shows that structured exercise can slow...
Falls Prevention Program for Seniors Malvern
Falls prevention program for seniors in Malvern Falls are one of the most common, and most preventable, causes of injury for adults over 60 in Malvern and the surrounding suburbs. Yet many older adults aren't sure where to start or who to see. At Summit Health Group's...
Exercise for Osteoporosis Melbourne
Exercise for osteoporosis in Melbourne If you've been diagnosed with osteoporosis or low bone density in Melbourne, exercise is one of the most powerful things you can do to protect your bones. The key is the right kind of exercise, designed by someone who understands...