How Can I Stay Motivated for Exercise?
Exercise is one of those things that gets better with repetition. The more consistent you are, the more enjoyable it becomes! But it takes time
In Her Shoes… A Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Case Study
Over 20,000 people in NZ and 100,000 people in Australia suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). That is a prevalence of 0.4% in both countries
Working Well… The 5th Pillar of Health?
You’ve heard about the 4 pillars of health – exercise, diet/hydration, sleep and stress management. Work may seem an odd choice if there were to
Workplace Lifting… Does Technique Really Matter?
Lifting in the workplace should come with a warning sticker! “Body stressing” or “muscular stress” accounts for 37% of workplace injuries in Australia and 45%
The Science of Happiness
Happiness, defined as: “an emotional state characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction, contentment, and fulfillment.” A common end goal for many, and a huge component
Is it Time to Engage the Psych?
Sometimes those who are referred to us with physical limitations have psychological limitations that are just as significant. While we are no strangers to dealing
Aches and Pains Creeping in? Exercise for Osteoarthritis.
Arthritis is one of those conditions that most of us probably won’t think much of until we start getting into the later years of our
It’s Not Just for Monks! Meditation for Chronic Pain.
The suggestion of meditation to our clients can come with mixed responses… “It’s not really my thing” “I’ve tried, my brain is too busy for
Getting a Step Ahead of Rehab, with Prehab!
If you’ve suffered from chronic pain for months (or even years!) and you’ve finally got that surgery date booked in, it might seem a bit
What is Endometriosis?
1 in 9 Australian women (1), and 1 in 10 NZ women (2) are diagnosed with endometriosis during their reproductive years. Pretty common, right? And
Working Together to Optimise Mental Health Outcomes
It’s no surprise that working with the mental health cohort has its challenges at times. As much as we wish it were all smooth sailing,
Three Ways Exercise Physiologists and Psychologists can Collaborate
Not to brag, but if our company had a resume, “Team Player” would be front and center on our list of skills. Multidisciplinary team –