As advocates for health, wellness, and injury prevention, we routinely promote exercise such as running, swimming, bicycling, weightlifting, competitive sports, etc. What matters is finding the activities that boost your heart rate for a sustained amount of time, challenge your muscles, and – most importantly – keep you interested and engaged. So what about gardening?
Have you ever wondered if you should wait to see a physiotherapist? Have you ever wondered why a physiotherapist would be used at a sporting event to assess injuries?
Your mother probably told you this, but you thought she was just making it up. Actually, over the past 40 years, a number of studies have shown negative health effects related to watching TV for hours each day. A recent study, however, finds there is a way you can get away with this sedentary behavior!
Historically, this diagnosis has been called plantar fasciitis. The “itis” in that word means inflammation. However, histopathologic studies now show us that inflammation is not a part of the condition we have traditionally labelled plantar fasciitis.
In New South Wales, serious fall injuries are on the rise – up 72% since 2001. Accidental falls are common for Australians age 70+, and the risk of falling rises with age. Interestingly, researchers from the University of Sydney found an easy way for seniors to prevent falls themselves.
When you have a headache, a cold, or an aching back, you’re likely to head out to the pharmacist and pick up some pain meds—maybe some aspirin or ibuprofen. These meds fall into the category of NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).
Did you know that if back pain makes a person miss four to twelve weeks of work, th�at person will have a 40% chance of missing work for the next year?1
The idea that arthritis only affects seniors stands out as one of the biggest misconceptions of the disease. Arthritis occurs more pervasively among adults age 65+, but nearly two-thirds of people with arthritis are under age 65.1 Arthritis affects people of all ages
One in three women and one in twelve men over the age of 50 will suffer an osteoporotic fracture. Many victims of osteoporotic fractures lose the ability to live independently. What exactly is osteoporosis? It
A recent study verified something healthcare professionals have long taken for granted. After an initial assessment, an experienced physiotherapist can predict outcomes with a fair amount of accuracy. They can accurately estimate if exercise therapy is likely to improve a person’s ability and how fast.
People are constantly being told to watch their weight, but perhaps the advice should be, “Watch your muscle mass.”
Roy Morgan reports that nearly 1/3 of Australians have been working from home due to the COVID epidemic. As many of us transition to makeshift offices, new concerns over workplace ergonomics have been raised.
Across Australia, the cost of low back pain is on the rise, but outcomes are not improving.(1) Part of the problem may be lingering misconceptions of back pain
Wrist-worn smart watches and fitness monitors have become widely adopted by consumers and are gaining increased attention from researchers
Weight loss is a common fitness goal, and it can be highly beneficial for managing many orthopedic and metabolic conditions. With this is mind, a debate has raged for decades over the most efficient category of exercise for achieving weight loss: aerobic exercise versus resistance training.
Sciatica refers to pain down the sciatic nerve, which runs from the low back down the back of each leg. It is commonly associated with back pain.
Sciatica refers to pain down the sciatic nerve, which runs from the low back down the back of each leg. It is commonly associated with back pain.
People who love exercise often refer to a feeling of euphoria or invincibility that washes over them during good exercise. Some experience the feeling fairly regularly, while others refer to an exceptional experience that happens only occasionally
Many therapeutic plans may include elements designed to achieve weight loss. This can be true for strategies treating osteoarthritis, diabetes, back pain, knee pain, hip pain, and general health
In New South Wales, fall-injury deaths appear to be on the rise. Compared to 2001, fall-related mortality among people age 65+ is up 72%.
In less than two decades, the number of knee replacement surgeries (specifically, total knee arthroplasties) in Australia has more than doubled
Joseph Pilates developed the exercise system bearing his name to be a low-impact fitness routine that would be suitable for anyone. In an exercise class, a 60-year-old could perform Pilates side by side with a 20-year-old, with both of them getting a good workout
There has been an explosion of research around vitamin D - more than 2,000 studies in the past seven years. One of the interesting ideas around vitamin D coming to light is the proposition that it can prevent fall injuries.
It is well established that physical activity is good for diabetes and managing blood sugar. Regular exercise is thought to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes
Shoulder pain is common and increases with age. It’s associated with reduced sports performance, cessation of sports, time off work, and reduced quality of life.
Sciatica refers to pain down the sciatic nerve, which runs from the low back down the back of each leg. It’s commonly held that patients recover in four to six weeks, usually without surgery
A study published recently in the Journal of the American Medical Association adds to the mounting research showing how gamification gets people more involved with their fitness and rehab routines.(1) What’s more, researchers compared different types of gamification and found one to be the obvious winner.
Many people prefer having devices that hold pages upright near their computers. At first glance, they appear to improve the ergonomics of computer workstations, which can reduce fatigue, improve productivity, and prevent repetitive stress disorders leading to neck and shoulder pain
The professional understanding of inguinal disruption (chronic and acute groin pain) has evolved dramatically over the past decade - including just deciding what to call it
Did you know that twice as many premature deaths occur due to lack of activity compared to the premature deaths attributed to obesity? The good news is that even a little exercise goes a long way.
Would you like to improve your balance? Did you know balance may come in two parts or how to train in a way that improves balance? A new systematic review and meta-analysis concludes that Pilates has high practical effects on improving postural balance, even among healthy older adults
Clinical guidelines on the treatment of osteoarthritis are fairly uniform. The treatment patients receive is less so.
The difference between these three terms may sound like just an academic exercise. In truth, a better understanding of these terms can help many people achieve their goals.
It is a popular belief that the wear and tear of running spurs osteoarthritis of the knees and other joints. In 2013, we reported how the National Runners Health Study followed nearly 90,000 runners and found that running did not increase the rates of osteoarthritis.(1) In fact, compared to walkers, runners had half the risk of osteoarthritis.
Did you know that people who get over shoulder pain on their own or just with pain meds will have the same or worse problem again 52% to 73% of the time?
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Some experts define physical activity as any movement that increases energy use while reserving the term exercise for planned, structured physical activity.(1) Regular exercise is thought to prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes.(2) In active Type 2 diabetes, exercise improves blood glucose control, reduces cardiovascular risk, contributes to weight loss, and improves well-being
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As our population ages, the number of Australians with osteoarthritis is expected to rise from 2.2 million in 2015 to 3.1 million by 2030.(1) The condition ranks as the most common form of arthritis
With exercise physiologists on staff, Advanced Physiotherapy is specially prepared to help people with a broader range of health challenges including COPD.
Are you ready for telehealth physiotherapy? People have been researching telehealth for years, including using it to extend physiotherapy practices. In our case, telehealth will involve paid, professional, one-to-one consultation delivered over the phone or by videoconferencing.
Generally speaking, when there is abnormal contact between your thighbone and your hip, this is called hip impingement. More specifically, we are referring to femoroacetabular impingement (FAI).
Fall injuries present a serious health risk for seniors who are losing strength, conditioning, and coordination due to age, but does improving gait result in improved health? The research of Susan Hardy, MD and colleagues says “yes
Most injuries to the arm are FOOSH injuries.(1) FOOSH stands for Fall On Outstretched Hand. As people fall, they tend to throw their hands out to catch themselves
How serious is an ACL injury anyway? One good surgery, some rehab, and you’re back in action, right? Unfortunately, no. Prevention of ACL injuries is important because those injuries can have lifelong consequences.
One recent study suggests the healthcare industry needs to change the advice being given about elbow, wrist, and hand pain. When we seek healthcare, the common advice is to rest to allow things to heal. As with other “injuries” such as low back pain this approach has been questioned.
There is a plethora of evidence regarding the need for muscular mass and strength in the elderly population, to combat sarcopenia and reduced functional capacity1. With this in mind researchers are looking into the effect of muscle mass and strength on other chronic disease conditions. They are also trying to elucidate the protective physiology muscular strength and mass.
Did you know that research shows standing for just one extra hour a day greatly reduces the risk of disability, especially for retirees?
Last year saw an explosion of scientific articles about diabetes remission. These studies are describing medical results where people with adult-onset, type II diabetes go months and even years with normal A1C values, without needing glucose-lowering drugs.1-6
A report published recently in the Medical Journal of Australia finds that Australia has the highest incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgeries in the world.
Australia has the highest incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction procedures in the world.1 From 2000 to 2015 our annual rate grew 43%. Among patients under 25 years old, the rate skyrocketed 74% in that same timeframe
What is knuckle cracking exactly, and is it bad for your hands?
