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Why Exercise is Important for Children: building healthy habits for life
As parents, caregivers, and educators, we all know that encouraging children to be active is crucial for their health and well-being. But in today’s digital age, with screens and sedentary activities dominating children’s free time, promoting physical activity has become more important than ever. Regular exercise not only supports physical
Women’s Health Blog: Your Guide to Returning to Exercise Postpartum
About Postpartum In the postpartum period, balancing physical recovery with the gradual reintroduction of exercise can present both opportunities and challenges, often leaving people who have birthed wondering where to start and how to approach it safely. There are many factors that play a significant role in the safe return
Mindful Living: The Impact of a Healthy Lifestyle on Dementia Prevention
About Dementia Dementia is a neurological condition that is not considered a normal part of ageing. It’s not a specific disease but rather a broad term used to describe a collection of symptoms that an individual might experience if they were living with a variety of conditions such as Alzheimer’s
Understanding Asthma & the Benefits of Exercise
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects millions of people worldwide, characterised by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to difficulty in breathing. While it can be a challenging condition, engaging in regular exercise can offer numerous benefits for individuals with asthma. In this blog post, we’ll explore
Chronic Pain – Discussing the Relationship Between Pain and Movement
This blog explores the definition of chronic pain, the role of exercise and how Accredited Exercise Physiologists can help. What is Chronic Pain? Chronic pain affects approximately 3.6 million Australians, impacting daily life and mental well-being. Chronic pain is characterised by pain that lasts for more than 3 months, or
Stroke and Exercise
What is a stroke? A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly interrupted which may lead to temporary or permanent damage to the brain. There are the two main causes and types of strokes. Firstly, the most common is an ischemic stroke which accounts for 80%
Diabetes & Exercise
What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a serious, chronic health condition, diagnosed when there is too much glucose in the blood. This means that the body isn’t effectively producing or using insulin, a hormone responsible for glucose metabolism and energy storage in the body. If left untreated, the presence of high
World Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Day
World MS Day is a day to celebrate global solidarity and hope for the future, for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). On the 30th of May, the global MS community come together to share stories, raise awareness and campaign with everyone affected by multiple sclerosis. The 2020-2023 theme for World
World Autism Awareness Day
World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) is a day that recognises and celebrates the rights of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), worldwide, every year on April 2nd. The day aims to spread awareness, and highlight the need to continue improving quality of life for those with ASD in order to
Endometriosis Awareness Month
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month – so here is what you need to know about the painful condition that affects more than 700,000 Australian women. Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects at least one in nine women of reproductive age in Australia. However, it is believed that this figure
World Cancer Day
World Cancer day is celebrated worldwide, every year on the 4th of February to raise awareness and improve education regarding cancer detection, causes, treatment and prevention methods. The global program is led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). At Move Exercise Physiology we are working to #CloseTheCareGap by providing
Abdominal Separation or Diastasis Recti (DRAM) in Pregnancy
Diastasis recti abdominis muscles (DRAM) is the widening and weakening of the linea alba, a collagen structure at the front of the pelvis. This is also known as abdominal separation and is a common condition that affects almost all pregnant women by 36-weeks’ gestation. Your body goes through many necessary