Sleep

The Importance of Sleep 😴

The silly season is ramping up, and we’re sure your schedule is jam packed after the year that has been. But, have you scheduled in your sleep? Sleep is defined as a condition of body and mind in which the nervous system is relatively inactive, the eyes closed, the postural muscles relaxed, and consciousness practically suspended.… Continue Reading»

Knee

Things you knee’d to know about the ACL!

As different sports evolve, becoming faster and more physical, ACL injuries are on the rise. Australian cricketer Georgia Wareham, AFL player Josh Bruce, and Australian netballer Keira Austin are a couple that come to mind who have recently suffered ACL injuries while participating in their respective sport. With the rise of ACL injuries, many sports have introduced… Continue Reading»

Cricket Injury

Cricket Injuries

Cricket season is about to hit full swing for the summer. Did you know that Cricket can present a plethora of injuries should you not warm up correctly? Today we are going to touch on the most common injuries cricket can present, and how they can best be avoided. Spoiler alert – it’s mostly by… Continue Reading»

Archie

Flip not Flop!

The weather is warming and we know your toes just want to break free, ours sure do! But, did you know your average summer shoe doesn’t have the support your feet truly deserve. Reach for the wrong summer shoes and your feet may be looking like this!  Generally speaking, it is difficult to add support to summer… Continue Reading»

Man running on treadmill

5 Tips for Returning to Exercise

With restrictions easing, gym doors reopening and sport returning, it’s important to take it easy when participating in physical activity!  Although you may have kept active with long strolls or an early morning run, an interruption to your normal routine means that you won’t be at the level of fitness or strength you were at… Continue Reading»

Working

Workstation Posture

Last week we covered workstation sectioning, this week let’s look at your posture while using it! How we sit or stand at our desk, and the manner in which we use our keyboard and mouse, all play a part in the reduction of potential injury. Poor sitting or standing can cause pain in the back and/or… Continue Reading»

Workstation

Workstation Sectioning

When we think about workplace health and safety, we generally think about manual labour jobs such as construction. However, workplace health and safety is just as important in an office setting! There are many different factors which contribute to a safe office. The chair, how we sit in it, the keyboard and mouse all get… Continue Reading»

Wphs

Workplace Health & Safety Month

October is Workplace Health & Safety Month. Workplace health and safety isn’t something to be pushed to the side, with many people affected by work related injury or illness. Safe Work Australia reported that data from 2020 indicated 180 people died while doing their job – that’s 180 too many, and many more family members and friends… Continue Reading»

Migraine

Migraines – What a Pain!

It’s Headache and Migraine Awareness Week. Last week we covered the cervicogenic headache. This week lets delve into the migraine! As previously mentioned, migraines are less common than headaches, with an estimated 15% of the population suffering. Migraines can be very painful, but what sets them apart from a headache? Well, a migraine is a headache with additional… Continue Reading»

Headache

Headache Awareness Week

September 22nd – 24th is Migraine and Headache Awareness week. Headaches are unfortunately a part of life, with 9 out of 10 people experiencing them. Migraines, however, are a little less common affecting an estimated 5 million Australians.  Although there are many different kinds of headaches, today we will focus on the cervicogenic headache. What is a cervicogenic… Continue Reading»