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Anyone who’s had this before knows that it’s not fun to have this and can be a hindrance to activities of daily living.

Click here to see the latest article about tennis elbow. (There is a video as well!)

Congratulations for those of you who attended and/or completed the City to Surf.

We understand that whilst most of you were having fun, if you didn’t prepare correctly, it may not be too much fun for your muscles or joints afterwards.

If you would like to have a Physiotherapist to patch you up, Click this link to see the special deal we have!

Exercising for Healthy Bones

Established in 1994, National Healthy Bones Week aims to educate Australians about the importance of developing and maintaining strong bones. It also encourages you to take active steps towards a healthier bone mass through the consumption of a calcium-rich diet including dairy foods and regular exercise.

After our mid 30’s our bones start to lose calcium faster than they absorb it. But with exercise and adequate calcium you can slow bone loss and help maintain the bone you ...

While skipping a daily exercise routine may seem harmless, Australians are set for a harsh wake-up call in the coming years, with the latest statistics showing up to 3 million Australians over the age of 25 years will have diabetes by the year 2025 if incidence rates continue to rise at their current rates.

Diabetes Australia identifies that:

• 280 Australians develop diabetes every day
• Diabetes is Australia’s fastest growing chronic disease
• Nearly 1,000,000 Australians are currently diagnosed with diabetes. For every person diagnosed, it is ...

Seems hard to believe doesn’t it? But when we use our smartphones, it’s very easy for us to slump into a comfortable yet bad posture.

Click on the link below to:

1) Find out more + how to manage neck pain and

2) Watch an educational / informative video

http://www.therapynewsletter.com/myarchive.php?userid=1174&id=35761&secret=e6631f1121508e09

Effects of winter:

-  You may be tempted to eat more during winter

-  Having the heater cranked up makes you sleepy and less likely to move

-  The colder temperature can cause your blood vessels to constrict, raising blood pressure. Additionally, blood thickens and clots more readily. All these can increase your risk of having a heart attack or a stroke.

-  A US Study shows “circulatory” deaths, deaths by heart attacks, heart failure, heart disease and stroke, increased by 26 to 36% ...

When you’re eating something that you know you probably shouldn’t; do you think about how much exercise it would take to burn it off?

Well, here’s a few examples for starters (thanks to women’s health)

The Impact of Heel Pain

Have you ever experienced a sharp pain in your heel for no apparent reason? One of the causes of heel pain is a condition called plantar fasciitis. It is caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia, the tissue connecting the heel bone to the toes. The plantar fascia serves as a ‘shock absorber’ for the arch of the foot.

The patient typically experiences a stabbing sensation in the foot, especially when ...