Alright, tennis fans – the Australian Open is here, and courts worldwide are buzzing with excitement! But, with this surge in enthusiasm comes a familiar foe for many players: tendon injuries. Ever heard of Tennis Elbow? Yep, that’s the one. Why do these pesky injuries pop up, especially when everyone’s raring to hit the court […]

The confetti’s settled, the champagne (maybe) fades, and here we are again. Post New Year’s Day, and the universe unleashes its annual bombardment of self-improvement advice. Grow, optimise, transform! If you’re not climbing, apparently, you’re tumbling into oblivion. But hold on a minute. Before we get swept away in the torrent of “10 Hacks to […]

Performing at a high level requires consideration of load to maximise performance while avoiding injury and thriving. Physiotherapy has an important role to play.

In physiotherapy as in every discipline, creating a winning team is not merely about assembling skilled individuals; it involves weaving together a cohesive unit that fosters collaboration, empathy, and continuous improvement. A truly successful physiotherapy team is one that consistently delivers exceptional patient care, achieves remarkable outcomes, and embraces the values of professionalism, compassion, and […]

Dr Peter Attia, the physician whose focus is the applied science of longevity, argues in his new book, Outlive, that we have the potential to live longer and live better, to go to our deathbeds having lived fully to the end. He says exercise is the most potent longevity “drug” and that we should prioritize strength, stability, aerobic efficiency and peak aerobic capacity to function as a healthy, fit 60-year-old when we’re 80.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the world, but physical inactivity has been identified as a contributor to its development. Researchers have found that there is a biological link between low physical activity levels and high levels of sex hormones, like oestrogens and androgens, which drive about 70% of breast cancers. Fortunately, physical […]

As we age, it’s more important than ever to prioritize our health and fitness. It can be tempting to slow down and take it easy, but the truth is, maintaining our strength, balance, and fitness is crucial to living a happy and independent life as we get older.  We recently wrote about it here. So […]

If you have had an on and off relationship with exercise – now is most definitely NOT the time to give up. Exercise is important for people over 40 because it can help prevent a variety of health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. It can also help improve bone density, which can […]

Having a desk job does not mean you have to sacrifice your health and fitness. Our team have put together easy exercise options that you can do AT WORK every day. Use natural pauses through your day – say one every 45 minutes to an hour – to do an exercise at your desk, whether […]