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Benefits of Exercise Physiology for Health
Exercise Physiology studies how physical activity affects the body and plays an important role in promoting health and well-being. Some of the key roles of an Exercise Physiologist include conducting assessments, designing personalised exercise programs, monitoring progress, injury rehabilitation and prevention, management of chronic conditions, and provide education. Personalised programs Maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle…
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5 Ways Exercise Physiology Enhances Rehabilitation Outcomes for Multiple Sclerosis
What is MS: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic condition that affects the central nervous system. Common symptoms experienced as a result of this include fatigue, muscle weakness, impaired balance and coordination issues, and potential cognitive challenges. There are three main types of MS: relapsing remitting, secondary progressive and primary progressive. The classification is dependent…
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4 Ways Exercise Physiology supports NDIS participants
Exercise Physiology is a growing allied health profession in Western Australia that uses exercise to promote health and wellbeing, offering a unique approach to supporting NDIS participants. Exercise Physiologists are experts in understanding the effects of different exercises on a wide range of health conditions and injuries. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is designed…
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#1 Guide to Hormone Changes Pre and Post Pregnancy.
There is a lot of change that happens throughout the duration of pregnancy. These changes can vary from physical symptoms such as food cravings to emotional symptoms such as mood-swings. All these changes are due to rapid changes within the hormone levels of your body. With the birth of your baby, all these bodily changes…
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How a Muscle Spasm Can Cause Sciatica and What to do About it.
Sciatica refers to the entrapment of the sciatic nerve.Muscle spasms can cause sciatica pain by causing nerve compression. A muscle spasm is an involuntary tightening of the muscles – these muscles tighten without your conscious intent. We’ve made a comprehensive list of stretches and exercises to help you get rid of your sciatic pain today!
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What is Exercise Physiology?
Exercise Physiologists are specialists in the prescription of exercise for musculoskeletal pain and chronic health conditions. Exercise Physiology intervention can involve physical rehabilitation, health education and exercise counselling. The biggest difference between Exercise Physiologists and other health professionals such as physiotherapists is that exercise physiology treatment focuses on not only the rehabilitation of injuries, but…
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3 Tips to Achieve Brachialis Muscle Pain Relief
Pain in the brachialis may be the result of spasming and tightness, tendonitis (inflammation of the tendon attaching your muscles to the bone) or a muscle tear. In this case, a soft tissue occupational therapist can help provide brachialis muscle pain relief.
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