Pilates for men The big boast of Pilates is that it strengthens and tones muscles without making them bulky, which is probably why it's long been coded a workout for girls. Needless to say, it's as good for men as it is for women. If you're a...
Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis – Busting Myths Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common chronic diseases affecting more than 2 million Australians. It can cause considerable pain, affecting mobility, function, and quality of life. The condition costs our health care system $2.1 billion per year. Two...
Exercise promotes sleep Want to fall asleep faster and wake up feeling more rested? As little as 10 minutes of aerobic exercise, such as walking or cycling, can dramatically improve the quality of your night time sleep, especially when done on a regular basis. What’s more,...
What is Myotherapy? What kinds of disorders does it treat? What can you expect to receive from a consultation? Myotherapy is essentially therapy for your muscles. It is the evidence-based assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal pain and associated conditions. Myotherapy can help you through rehabilitative,...
Pilates is a repertoire of exercise developed by German-born Joseph Pilates, and everyone should try it because movement changes peoples lives. Pilates is based on the following six simple principles: Breathing As our first and our last act; our life depends on breathing. He recommended that students should...
Inflammation happens to everyone, it is part of our body’s natural response to damaged tissues and also plays a role in the immune system response. Acute inflammation is important for healing after exercise; however excessive inflammation can result in prolonged feelings of soreness, tenderness, swelling, and...