First Up – What Is Coeliac Disease? Coeliac disease occurs when the immune system does not react normally to gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye, barley and oats) which causes malfunction of the bowel and intestines. As a result, less nutrients are absorbed into the body and symptoms develop relating to the digestive system.…
It’s happened to all of us at some time or another. Some of us started out there (yes that would be me). You have your gear, the kids are sorted, you had the very best of intentions, but the motivation is just not there. Regardless of whether you consider this inability to get to the exercise…
Not to be slowed down for a second, the very talented Emma has come to see us at The Healthy Body Company to assist with her ongoing shoulder pain. Since the age of 8, Emma has been a keen dancer, aerialist and acrobat which has seen her become a part of the leading dance and…
No, you’re not imagining it, it’s starting to get a little bit cooler in the mornings and overnight. Autumn is here, it’s delicious. Whilst it might still be over 30 degrees most days we can start thinking of those cooler weather meals. One of the best things about cooler weather is the casseroles stews and…
Back pain affects up to 85% of the population at some point during their lives. The good news is that 90% of people will improve within 3 months. Tom Hamilton, Physiotherapist at The Healthy Body Company has provided this great article that will assist us all in having a better understanding of the difference between acute …
Physios from The Healthy Body Company have been providing support to NSW Touch for many years (Steve Cunningham – I am speaking to you – is it 21 years now?). NSW Junior State Cup – always a cracker of an event, sees the best young touch players from around NSW going head to head. The…
As a Physiotherapist, I wish I had a dollar for every time I am asked which shoes are best by one of my clients. The questioning is becoming more frequent and intense as we head into winter sports season (can you believe that clubs are running trials in February?). I found that my answer was…
I hit the wall this week. Not the “running out of glycogen during a marathon” type of hitting the wall, the “cooking and preparing food for other people” hitting the wall. Oh you didn’t know such a wall existed? Really? Because I ran this concept past some friends who are also mothers of small children…
Over the past 6 weeks Jude and the team at the Healthy Body Company have been looking after the Italian National Canoe Slalom Team, who have been here at Jordan Springs preparing for the Rio Olympic Games as well as competing at the Australian Open and the Oceania Championship. The team competes in the C1,…
We gave you arthritis Part 1 and Part 2 – but there is more to this story. Arthritis can also afflict children and young people. Juvenile arthritis (JA) unlike Osteo-arthritis (OA) is an umbrella term used to describe the many autoimmune and inflammatory conditions that can develop in children under the age of 16. Although…