High cholesterol affects millions of people worldwide and is a major risk factor for heart disease. While medications can help, making positive lifestyle changes and adding exercise to your routine can have a big impact on naturally lowering cholesterol. As a local exercise specialist, I’m here to guide you on this journey and make exercise more accessible and easier to incorporate into your life.
Hamstring injuries can be a serious concern for athletes. They are among the most common injuries in team sports, and a staggering 25%-33% of these injuries can reoccur, often within the first four weeks after returning to sport. Read on to find out the latest update that our Physio Shaylee Pyett shared with our clinical team at one of our weekly clinical education sessions.
Living with osteoarthritis is a daily struggle for an estimated 2.2 million Australians. The pain, stiffness, and limited mobility can greatly impact your quality of life. But what if there was a science-backed approach to help you manage these symptoms and regain your vitality without drugs or surgery? Welcome to the empowering world of Exercise Physiology.
Whether you’re an experienced marathoner or a beginner testing your endurance, running can take a toll on your body. At Parkside Sports Physiotherapy in Engadine, we understand your passion and dedication to the sport. We also know the frustration of being sidelined by injuries. That’s why we’re here to offer you a tailored running injury recovery plan, aimed at getting you back on track, faster and stronger.Read More
Are you about to start your winter sport and already dreading the niggles, twinges and injuries that end up sitting you on the sideline wasting that expensive rego money?
It doesn’t have to end up that way. There are simple prehab exercises you can do to improve strength and flexibility in the main muscle groups injured in winter team sports.
Here at Parkside, we recommend a 2-stage approach to sports-specific injury prevention.Read More
Hopefully you’ve heard by now that exercise is powerful medicine which is proven to be effective against a wide variety of diseases and conditions. It adds life to your years and years to your life.
But how much, and what sort of exercise should you do to live longer? It may be a lot less than you expect!Read More
