10 Jul 2024
Exercising Safely with Diabetes: Exercise in Management of Diabetes
We discuss what diabetes is, the importance of exercise, and exercise precautions / considerations!
Category Archives: Exercise Physiology
11 Jun 2024
Empowering Men: Managing Pelvic Floor Concerns After Prostate Cancer Treatment
Prostate cancer is a significant health concern for men globally, with treatment often impacting various aspects of their lives, including urinary incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction. As an accredited exercise physiologist, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of tailored exercise programs in helping men manage these challenges effectively. In this blog, we’ll explore how exercise physiology plays a crucial role in supporting men’s pelvic floor health post-prostate cancer treatment.
15 May 2024
When to be concerned about your blood pressure
Hypertension (AKA high blood pressure) is often called the “silent killer” because it typically has no symptoms but can lead to serious health problems like heart disease, stoke and kidney damage if left untreated. It can be difficult to know when to be concerned about high blood pressure, so here are some general guidelines you can follow…
27 Feb 2024
Why hurt does not always equal harm (persistent pain perspective)
If you have experienced an injury that has turned chronic, then you may well understand that there are adaptations that occur in your body that can leave you feeling ‘not quite like it used to feel’ when you do certain activities. Learning why this occurs is often the first step in managing your persistent pain. We can understand this by exploring the ‘Twin Peaks’ Metaphor described by pain researchers David Butler and Lorimer Mosely in their book Explain Pain (see below). Let’s discuss!
26 May 2023
‘The Right Advice’
This year’s theme for Exercise Right Week is ‘The Right Advice’, where Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) are promoting the importance of ‘seeking individualised and territory-qualified health professionals’ to provide advice upon your exercise and health care. Exercise Right Week runs from the 22nd of May until the 28th of May, and essentially aims to provide Australians with an understanding of the benefits of exercise and ‘where to get the right advice’.
07 Mar 2023
Endometriosis and Exercise Physiology – What’s the connection?
Endometriosis, commonly known as ‘endo’ is a word you might have heard of and perhaps even associate with the female reproductive system, but how much do you really know about the condition and the systemic effects it can have on other bodily systems?
01 Mar 2023
What is a ‘Super Ager’ and what habits help you be one?
We used to believe that our bodies and brains will age over time no matter how we live. But we now know that our biological age can be a lot younger than our chronological age if we adopt certain lifestyle behaviours and attitudes.
14 Nov 2022
Exercising with Multiple Sclerosis
Tamika Hassum Accredited Exercise Physiologist 16th November 2022 Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. Many of the symptoms associated with MS can be reduced through movement and exercise. Check out some things to be aware of when exercising with MS. Multiple sclerosis (MS) MS is characterised…
10 Oct 2022
How Does Exercise Change our Brains?
Many incredible things happen in our body when we exercise; our heart, muscles, bones and lungs all get stronger among other positive changes. Some of the most fascinating changes however occur in our brains! Here are some of the wonderful adaptations that occur in our brains when we exercise: Memories are made Exercising has…