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Managing Diabetes through Exercise: an Exercise Physiologist’s Perspective

By |2025-07-11T00:21:35+00:00July 11th, 2025|Categories: Health|Tags: , , , , |

Introduction

Diabetes, a chronic condition that affects millions worldwide, involves difficulties in managing blood glucose levels. While medication and diet play key roles in diabetes management, exercise is an often overlooked, yet highly effective, tool. As an exercise physiologist, I’ve seen firsthand how regular physical activity can significantly improve the quality of life for people living with diabetes. In this blog, I’ll dive into the crucial role exercise plays in managing diabetes and why working with an exercise physiologist can make a difference.

Understanding Diabetes

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterised by high blood sugar (glucose) levels. The body either doesn’t produce […]

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Recovering from Whiplash: A Physiotherapist’s Guide to Early Return and Effective Management

By |2025-01-19T19:04:08+00:00January 19th, 2025|Categories: Health|Tags: , , , , |

What is Whiplash?

Whiplash is an injury to the neck from sudden acceleration/deceleration movements, most commonly caused by motor vehicle accidents.

What are the common symptoms of whiplash?

Depending on the severity of your whiplash, you may have symptoms such as neck pain, stiffness, muscle spasm and headache.

How can Physiotherapy help?

Early return to your usual activities leads to the best outcomes in whiplash recovery. It may seem counterintuitive, but the sooner you get back to your usual routine (within the limits of your pain), the more likely you will be to recover well.

Our Physiocare Team can help by:

  • Giving you guidance around […]
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Benefits of Regular Exercise

By |2023-08-07T06:39:40+00:00June 23rd, 2023|Categories: Health|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

There are numerous Benefits of Regular Exercise for both physical and mental health. Maximizing Your Potential to gain the Benefits of Regular Exercise includes weight management, cardiovascular health, muscle strength & stability, bone strength, improved mood, energy and helping with disease prevention.

What is an Exercise Physiologist (EP)

An exercise physiologist (EP) is a healthcare professional, who has undergone 4 years at university for a Bachelor’s Degree. The goal of an exercise physiologist is to help a range of people start moving in ways they might not have been able to due to specific conditions or injuries. Talk to our […]

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Getting Back on Your Feet: How Physiotherapy Helps Ankle Sprain Rehabilitation

By |2023-08-07T08:10:59+00:00June 23rd, 2023|Categories: Health|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

What is it?

Ankle sprains are a common musculoskeletal injury that can occur for both athletic and non-athletic populations. The injury typically involves a sudden twist or ‘rolling’ of the ankle which can cause damage to the ligaments of the ankle, but may also affect other bony or soft tissue structures.

How does it present?

When suffering an ankle sprain, you may notice one or more of the following:

  1. Bruising and swelling
  2. Tenderness when touching the area
  3. Feeling of instability
  4. Pain when weight-bearing on the affect foot
  5. Pain and/or limitations when moving your ankle

Getting back on your feet after an ankle injury […]

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We are OPEN and closely following the guidelines set by the Australian Government Department of Health.

At Physiocare Pty Ltd, our priority is in ensuring our patients’ safety and peace of mind. With all of the news alerts about the coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to assure you that Physiocare Pty Ltd is monitoring the situation and have put procedures in place that follow the Australian Government Department of Health guidelines to ensure the safety of our patients, staff and providers.

TO ENSURE THAT WE CAN CONTINUE TO PROVIDE TOP-LEVEL CARE TO PATIENTS, WE HAVE IMPLEMENTED THE FOLLOWING:

  • Our clinic is being stringent in cleaning and disinfection strategies. Physiocare Pty Ltd has enhanced our cleaning practices to include disinfecting waiting areas and front desk areas. Beds, equipment and other direct patient care areas will be cleaned after each patient visit (which is standard common practice).
  • We are urging patients to follow Australian Government Department of Health guidelines and to self-quarantine if they’ve travelled to a high-risk country in the last 20 days. If patients have travelled to one of the high-risk countries in the last 20 days or are in close contact with someone who has and they’re experiencing a fever, sore throat and/or cough, we are rescheduling their appointment.
  • We will continue to actively monitor information about Coronavirus from the Australian Health Department and other public health agencies and provide updates through our website, and social media channels. Our top priority is to continue meeting the needs of our customers and ensure your health and safety.
  • We are asking patients to let us know if they are showing signs or symptoms of the COVID-19. Should this be the case we are rescheduling appointments and requesting clearance by their GP. It’s especially important you do all you can to stay healthy – So being proactive about your health – while it may not prevent you from getting sick – can certainly help keep your body’s natural defences strong.

TO PROTECT YOURSELF, YOU CAN:

  • Clean your hands often, preferably with soap and water
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
  • Avoid close contact with someone who is sick; has travelled o/s in the last 20 days, or has been diagnosed positive with the coronavirus.

Stay home if you are sick or have been exposed.

  • Cover coughs and sneezes. Use a sanitizer straight away
  • Clean and disinfect surfaces that people touch frequently.
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