Strengthening Your Shield: How Exercise Boosts the Immune System
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The Impact of Resistance Training on Grip Strength: A Path to Enhanced Life Expectancy and Quality of Life
The Impact of Resistance Training on Grip Strength Grip strength, a fundamental component of overall physical health, plays a crucial role in daily activities and has a significant impact on life expectancy and quality of life. Resistance training is a proven method to enhance grip strength, offering numerous benefits across different age groups, particularly in
Why is grip strength so important?
Why is grip strength so important? Grip strength measures the total or peak force generated whilst squeezing a dynamometer, which is a device that measures force in a grip squeeze. While it might seem like a minor aspect of fitness, it has been demonstrated in numerous studies to help indicate overall health and functionality. Here’s
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Does getting older mean getting weaker? pt 2
The research articles I have read talk about different factors with ageing, including the increase of sedentary behaviours. I ask this question when I teach in school: “Who knows a person over 50 that is fitter and stronger than a person in their 20’s or 30’s?” Almost everyone knows a person. So, if that is
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Do you get weaker as you get older?
To unpack all of this in one blog post is pretty tough, but I am going to give it a red-hot effort. Some of this is based on my experience coaching, some based on research, and some is based on what I like to refer as common sense, that comes from both research and experience.
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ACL Timelines – How Lach works with his clients to return to sport
ACL injuries are common in young populations playing in multi-directional sports (think netball, touch football, AFL, soccer etc.) Often it is common to feel angry, upset and uncertain about future sporting endeavours with this injury, as it is associated with a significant amount of rehabilitation post surgery. While timelines can vary pending other obstacles such
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Dementia Awareness Month
Dementia is the second leading cause of death of Australians and is the leading cause of death among Australian females. Over the age of 65, Dementia affects almost 1 in 10 people, and over the age of 85, it affects 3 in 10 people. It is described as an array of symptoms caused by disorders
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What are the signs and symptoms of poor gut health?
What are the signs and symptoms of poor gut health? Do you experience digestive issues, constipation, irregular bowel movements, bloating and gas? How about skin problems, joint pain or even lack of mental clarity? All are signs & symptoms of disruption in the digestive system. Disease is said to begin and end in the gut.
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Cystic Fibrosis Awareness
What is Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a genetically inherited condition that affects many organs within the body including the lungs, pancreas (Digestive system) and sweat glands. Individuals with CF produce an abnormally excess amount of think and sticky mucus within the lungs, airways and digestive systems. The excessive production can adversely impact functions
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Injury prevention 101
Injury Prevention 101 Want to learn what it really takes for injury prevention? In musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice we see athletes from all walks of life, all ages and all levels of athletic background. Whether it be a national level athlete, a weekend warrior or someone who has decided to shed the unwanted extra Christmas kilos
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Why am I having hip pain?
Why am I having hip pain? There are many reasons this could be happing! Are you experiencing pain at the front of your hip or have trouble when squatting due to hip restriction? The squat is the king of all exercises in its ability to build hip strength and power. Many individuals develop hip pain
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