by Deborah Hunter | Feb 16, 2021 | Get Strong & Fit
It’s more than a walk in the park Walking outside in the fresh air can be mentally and physically invigorating. Walking is a whole-body form of exercise when performed at a moderately intense pace, and helps you achieve the recommended activity guidelines for...
by Deborah Hunter | Feb 8, 2021 | Injury & Pain Management
Call a spade a spade Mulch, snow, gravel, soil – what do they have in common? Answer: Moving these materials or substances often involves using a shovel. Whether it be shovelling soil to plant a shrub, snow to clear the driveway, mulch to enrich the garden, or gravel...
by Deborah Hunter | Dec 14, 2020 | Balance & Flexibility
The gluteal muscles are an important part of the body and critical to keep strong for optimal function and movement. They are the buttock muscles and the main muscle group involved in extending your hip. Strong gluteal muscles help your balance and are one of the...
by Deborah Hunter | Nov 16, 2020 | Healthy Habits
Working for Health The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the work environment for countless salaried workers including their habits and how they connect with colleagues. Many people are now working from home. Some have adopted a hybrid model of work, alternating working...
by Deborah Hunter | Nov 3, 2020 | Balance & Flexibility
Falls are a major health problem for many older Australians. Approximately 30% of adults more than 65 years of age will experience at least one fall per year. While many falls go undocumented because there is no apparent trauma, others result in a fractured hip,...
