by Deborah Hunter | Mar 1, 2022 | Injury & Pain Management
The ups and downs of exercise Many of us know exercise and activity are good for us. It slows the ageing process and increases our wellbeing and happiness. Too, exercise enhances our ability to think clearly and improves our sleep quality. When you begin an exercise...
by Deborah Hunter | Dec 14, 2021 | Injury & Pain Management
Does travel leave your body “on the beaten track?” As the holiday season approaches, many of us are planning travel to visit friends and relatives, or go on vacation for much-needed rest. Yet travelling requires deviating from our normal physical routine,...
by Deborah Hunter | Nov 30, 2021 | Injury & Pain Management
Is getting off the floor a struggle? Many people avoid getting on and off the floor. It just seems too difficult to accomplish. Some feel that they don’t have enough body strength and others find joint stiffness or joint pain are a hinderance. These challenges often...
by Deborah Hunter | Jun 29, 2021 | Injury & Pain Management
Declining strength with ageing Several factors dictate our capacity to function on a physical level, and our ability to stay active and independent as we grow older. As we age, we lose muscular strength. This decline is gradual and may affect us in small ways which...
by Deborah Hunter | Jun 15, 2021 | Injury & Pain Management
Physical demands and caregiving Many of us are living and working longer compared with previous generations. In countries such as Australia, older people (>65 years) now represent nearly 16% of the population and is expected to increase to 22% by 2057. This is a...
