Nutrition & Exercise for Diabetes

2024-02-22T10:09:37+10:00July 11, 2022|General Exercise Physiology|

Pathophysiology (How does it work?) Insulin, which is produced by the pancreas, is released when our blood sugar levels rise as a result of eating food. It is a hormone that is needed to allow sugar (glucose) to enter cells in order to produce energy. Continually elevated levels of sugar in the blood can result [...]

How can an EP assist a patient living with a Disability?

2024-02-22T10:03:01+10:00May 31, 2022|General Exercise Physiology|

Have you ever felt people don’t understand how hard exercise can be when you are dealing with the challenges of your everyday life? You have tried to exercise before, but the trainer started you at too high a level and didn’t listen to your needs? You want to exercise but don’t know where to [...]

Benefits of Hydrotherapy

2024-02-22T10:12:04+10:00January 12, 2022|General Exercise Physiology|

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HYDROTHERAPY? Hydrotherapy is a form of exercise which is completed in a heated pool (between 31-35 degrees Celsius). Hydrotherapy is suitable for many different people and health conditions. We often find that individuals with conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, neurological conditions, or those who are rehabilitating after surgery, [...]

The benefits of exercise for Breast Cancer Patients

2024-02-22T10:13:49+10:00September 12, 2021|General Exercise Physiology|

The benefits of exercise for Breast Cancer Patients A range of research studies have proved that exercise for cancer patients is an integral part of the treatment and recovery process. Today, we are going to dive into the benefits of exercise specifically for Breast Cancer patients. Exercise during and after treatment There are several different [...]

Exercise as Preventative Health Care

2024-02-22T10:15:40+10:00September 6, 2021|General Exercise Physiology|

Exercise as Preventative Health CareIncorporating regular exercise into daily activity can have a myriad of health benefits, including preventing the development of chronic health diseases. Largely due to increased physical inactivity and consumption of calorie dense processed food, the incidence of chronic health diseases (cardiovascular disease, fatty liver disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis etc.) is [...]

Exercise for Shoulder Pain

2024-02-22T10:18:19+10:00September 6, 2021|General Exercise Physiology|

Exercise for Shoulder Pain Shoulder pain has a lifetime prevalence of up to 70%, suggesting that if you haven’t experienced it yourself already, it’s likely someone known to you has. Whether the pain initiated following a traumatic event or what many like to describe as “general wear and tear”, persistent shoulder pain can be [...]

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