Physical Activity & Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD)
World COPD Day aims to reduce the burden of COPD worldwide through discussion, raising awareness and sharing knowledge. What is COPD? Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD) is a generic term for a group of progressive lung conditions which include Chronic Bronchitis, Chronic Asthma and Emphysema. COPD currently is an incurable disease and progresses over time. […]
Diabetes & The Positive Effects of Exercise
What is Diabetes? Diabetes mellitus, or diabetes, is a chronic metabolic condition that is characterised by high levels of glucose in the blood. These high blood glucose levels occur when an individual is unable to produce enough insulin, or when they body is not able to utilise insulin effectively. There are two main types of […]
Exercise and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
What is Borderline Personality Disorder? Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition that causes an individual to experience difficulty with regulating emotions. This can lead to intense, rapidly shifting feelings and instability in relationships, self-image, and behaviour. People with BPD often struggle with impulsivity, fear of abandonment and seeing situations in extremes (either […]
Raising Awareness This International Brain Tumour Awareness Week 24
What is a Brain Tumour? There are over 40 primary types of brain tumours, however they can be categorised into two main types including (Cancer Council, 2024): Malignant Brain Tumours which are cancerous and can rapidly spread to other parts of the brain or spinal cord. Benign Brain Tumours which are slower growing and […]
Exercise For People With Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects about 1 in 1100 babies in Australia and leads to physical and intellectual developmental delays, with common features including unique facial traits and cognitive impairments. Down Syndrome is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21 (trisomy 21). While the severity varies, early intervention and support […]
Caring for Your Back
Back Care Awareness Week promotes individuals to prioritise their spinal health and aims to equip people with the knowledge and tools to prevent back problems and improve overall wellbeing. Back Problem statistics in Australia (AIHW, 2024) Back problems relate to an array of conditions related to the bones, joints, connective tissues, muscles and […]
Amputations: Unpacked
An amputation is a surgical procedure that is conducted to remove part or all of a limb or extremity. There are multiple reasons an individual may need to receive an amputation, including: Complications from diabetes. Peripheral arterial disease. Infections Malignancy Serious injury. Congenital deformities. Burns Statistics of Amputations It has been found that in […]
Understanding ADHD & the Benefits of Exercise
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects millions of people and can have a lifelong effect. These effects can significantly affect a person’s ability to achieve educational aspirations, workplace satisfaction, social and relationship happiness (ADHD foundation, 2024) . October is ADHD Awareness month, and it is important to create understanding to help foster empathy and […]
Pain: Understanding It, Living With It, & Moving Beyond It.
Pain. We’ve all felt it at some point, whether from a scraped knee as a child or the deeper, more enduring aches that come from more significant injuries. Unfortunately for many, pain is not just a fleeting sensation, but a constant companion, a reminder of injury, illness, or stress. Let’s look at what is […]
Exercise Therapy for Individuals Living With Alzheimer’s
September represents World Alzheimer’s month and as we recognise World Alzheimer’s day on the 21st of September, it’s vital to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s disease and other associated dementias. Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease; According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2020), Alzheimer’s disease (AD) makes up the most […]
