Arthritis, an inflammatory condition of the joints, is the leading cause of disability in people older than fifty-five years in Australia. There are over 100 different types of arthritis that affect both children and adults. Arthritis comes in many forms and affects...
Healthy joints enable us to move, run, jump, twist and turn. Exercises that don’t overload the hips & knees but strengthen the muscles, improve balance and flexibility will promote joint health and longevity. REMEMBER THE KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL EXERCISE PROGRAMME IS:...
Headaches are one of the most common ailments and frequently lead to people taking time off work or not being able to perform optimally in the work place. Not all headaches are the same – they can vary in location, severity, duration, their triggers, associated...
If you’re worried about wear and tear in your hips or knees, you’re not alone. Wear and tear (or degenerative joint disease – DJD) in these joints is one of the most common sources of pain and disability for Australians. It’s a common perception that DJD is caused by...
People as young as in their mid-thirties are often told, ‘oh well, you’re getting on, you should expect this sort of thing at your age’. It’s a depressing thing to hear from your doctor, and not a phrase that inspires you to take action and try to solve your...
