Move to Improve: How Exercise Physiology Can Benefit People with Diabetes

by Ash Cooney | About Healthfix, Conditions, Latest News

According to the World Health Organization, diabetes affects over 420 million people worldwide, with numbers expected to rise in the coming years. Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects the way the body processes glucose, a type of sugar that is the body’s...

Ready, Set, Fun Run! Learn to Run and Crush Your Fun Run with these Physio Tips!

by Ash Cooney | Latest News, Physiotherapy

Think you can’t run? Think again! With these tips from Caitlan Skillicorn Senior Physiotherapist and the help of a physiotherapist, you can prepare for a run event and achieve your running goals safely and effectively. Whether you’re a beginner or just...

Keep Moving with Exercise Physiology: Managing Osteoarthritis Pain

by Ash Cooney | Conditions

Osteoarthritis is a common chronic disorder of the joints and mainly affects older adults and managing osteoarthritis pain can be challenging and overwhelming. Read on to see how Exercise Physiology can help!   What is Osteoarthritis? In healthy joints, cartilage...

Effective Exercises for Shoulder Pain for Older Women

by Ash Cooney | Conditions, Physiotherapy

Shoulder pain for older women can become a real plight, but it’s not all bad news. Read on for advice on how to be free of shoulder pain.   How to manage pain with physiotherapy As women age, shoulder pain can become a more common occurrence. Whether it is...

Treating Patellar Tendinosis in North Sydney with Effective Physiotherapy Techniques

by Ash Cooney | Conditions, Physiotherapy

By Caitlan Skillicorn, Senior Physiotherapist Patellar tendinosis, also known as jumper’s knee, is a common condition that affects athletes, particularly those involved in jumping sports. It is characterized by pain and tenderness in the patellar tendon, which...