The important role Diet plays in the prevention, management and, treatment of bowel cancer
Bowel Cancer – what are the symptoms? Bowel cancer or colorectal cancer is known to affect the large part of the gut known as the colon and can affect the rectum. This type of cancer develops in the inner lining of the bowel wall, forming growths known as polyps. These polyps can become cancerous […]
Bariatric Surgery: How to maximise your pre & post-operative rehabilitation with exercise
What is Bariatric Surgery? Bariatric surgery is surgery that affects the stomach and how food is digested. The surgery is designed to reduce the size of the stomach, decreasing one’s appetite and making a person feel full from smaller portions of food. Bariatric Surgery is an effective way to help lose excess body weight. The effectiveness of […]
Best types of exercise to manage symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a potentially disabling disease that affects the central nervous system of the human body. In Multiple Sclerosis, the immune system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that surrounds the nerve fibers. This damage causes lesions or scarring (sclerosis) in the nervous system, causing communication issues between your brain […]
Better manage your symptoms from Crohn’s and Colitis with these tips
It’s Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Month – May 2021! Inflammatory bowel disease is a collective term used for the diagnosis of Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or colitis in another form. These diseases are life-long autoimmune conditions, affecting people of all ages. Approximately 85,000 Australians are living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). In the month of […]
Why is pre- and post-joint replacement surgery exercise rehabilitation important?
What is a joint replacement? A joint replacement is a surgical procedure in which parts of a joint are removed and replaced with a metal, plastic, or ceramic device called a prosthesis. Joint replacements are one of the most common orthopedic operations, with considerable success in alleviating pain and disability. In 2019, over 127,000 joint […]
Diabetes is a modern epidemic health system challenge and how exercise can help
It has been said by Diabetes Australia that with 280 Australians develop diabetes every day, or one person every five minutes, we have a 21st-century epidemic to address. It has become one of the biggest challenge confronting Australia’s health system, however, simple lifestyle modifications have been shown to reduce the incidence of diabetes by 58% […]
The key to effective exercise for osteoporosis is supervision by a qualified professional
Osteoporosis is a condition of low bone mass, leading to a higher risk of fracture. As bones become more brittle the chance of fracture increases, potentially leading to chronic pain, a loss of independence and disability. Osteoporosis statistics Of Australians over 50, 66% have low or very low bone mass. 42% of women and 27% […]
