Maintaining a healthy lifestyle isn't just about eating right, it also involves staying physically active. Exercise is not only a way to shed unwanted weight or build muscle, but it plays a pivotal role in overall well-being. From boosting mental health to preventing chronic diseases and injuries, the importance of exercise cannot be overstated. read more
Poor posture can lead to many musculoskeletal disorders and injuries. In this blog, Osteopath, Nathan Switkowski demonstrates 4 mobility exercises that can be performed at home to improve your overall posture. read more
Osteopath, Brittany outlines some great tips for kids going back to school. She discusses the best way to wear a school backpack, how much physical exercise is needed per week, and the importance of a good night sleep. read more
Running is great form of exercise for both your physical and mental health. Strengthening exercises that target your leg and core regions are very important to be included in your routine. They will with improving your overall running ability and reduce the risk of injury. read more
Anna explains her journey since completing a half marathon run earlier this year. Her goal to complete a full marathon gets put on hold after suffering an achilles tendon injury. Find out the exercises she has focused on to improve her injury and return to running! read more
COVID-19 and lockdowns have had a big impact on our fitness and training regimes. Interruption and lack of access to gym equipment has meant many people have had to find other ways to stay active. In this blog, Clinical Myotherapist, Anna Pattison discusses her journey of running to complete a half marathon! Anna also provides some tips on running and stretching exercises that will assist. read more
Feeling stiff and sore after being stuck at your desk all day? Try these quick and easy mobility exercises on your lunch break to get your whole body moving. read more
Running is a great form of exercise to improve your fitness, maintain a healthy weight, and boost your mood and overall wellbeing. However, many runners are prone to developing injuries. As such, injury prevention is very important regardless of the type of runner you are. We share 5 simple tips so you can avoid a running related injury. read more
A lot of us have been in this situation – you play a game of basketball or golf for the first time in years or have just started back at the gym and were maybe a little too optimistic and lifted heavier weights or ran further than what you are used to. You feel okay initially but wake up the next morning feeling incredibly sore and certain everyday movements suddenly become difficult. You may be experiencing what is called a Tendinopathy. read more
Our wellbeing includes not only our physical health but also our mental and social health as well. Wellbeing is about being both happy and healthy. We all know that sometimes life gets a little crazy and we put our own personal wellbeing to the side, leaving us feeling stressed and overwhelmed. We thought with World Wellbeing Week being celebrated from 24-28 June, we would give you our top 10 ways to improve your wellbeing to help manage your stress and make you feel a little better. read more
