Incontinence It is estimated that approximately 27% of Australians over the age of 15 experience some form of incontinence. Most of these are women, and over …
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New Hope for Headache Sufferers?
Headache is one of the most common disorders experienced in the population, with up to 15% of us taking pain relieving medication for headaches at any one …
Stretches for Headaches
Pilates for Swimmers
SWIMMING MOTION Correct body alignment is crucial for swimmers as malalignment can cause increased resistance through the water, reducing streamlining and …
Persistent Pain
The concept of pain is complex and subjective to each person’s experience. It is an unpleasant experience that we would rather all live without. But …
Footwear Choices in Runners
All runners strive to stay fit and healthy enough to avoid time spent off the trails and road due to injury. Whilst the causes of running-related pain are …
Swimmers Shoulder
Swimming is somewhat unusual in that it is one of the few activities which rely on the muscles of the trunk and arm to propel you. Generally thought of as …
Early Stage Rotator Cuff Exercises
Weakness and dysfunction of the rotator cuff of the shoulder is a common contributor to shoulder pain and injury. Here are some nice early stage cuff …
Peroneal Tendinopathy
What is it? A tendinopathy occurs when the tendon in question experiences a change in load that surpasses what it can handle. It is essentially an …
Can massage help me sleep?
There has been a plethora of research in recent years around the importance of a good night’s sleep. From mental health to physical health benefits, sleep …