Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus What is it and how can we work with you What is Type 1 Diabetes? Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) is a chronic condition that affects insulin production in the body. Insulin is used in the body to help regulate blood sugar levels. Without insulin the body cannot metabolise glucose which […]
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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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What is a Neurological Disorder and how are they categorised? What is a Neurological Disorder? Neurological disorders are diseases which affect the central and/or peripheral nervous system. The structures negatively impacted can include the following: brain, spinal cord, various nerves [cranial, peripheral, roots] along with the organs and tissues that are innervated by the nervous
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What is Neurology What are the roles of the nervous system and how can it impact our daily living What is Neurology? Neurology is the branch of medicine focussed on the body’s nervous system which includes the brain, spinal cord and nerves. The nervous system is composed of various neural networks where signalling between these networks
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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus What is it and how can you manage it What is type 2 Diabetes? Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is commonly referred to as T2DM and is a chronic metabolic condition characterised by elevated blood glucose concentration. This occurs as a result of the body’s cells not responding effectively to insulin that
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The 4-R’s of Nutrition for Exercise Recovery When considering recovery post-exercise, a four-part framework has been developed to guide nutrition and lifestyle practices to optimise the process. The 4 R’s Framework is made up of Rehydration, Refuel, Repair and Rest. Rehydration During exercise, anywhere from 0.3 to 2.4 litres of sweat can be lost per
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Sever’s Disease. What is it? Sever’s Disease is a common cause of heel pain in physically active, growing kids. It usually occurs during the growth spurt of adolescence, approximately in the 2-year early puberty phase when children grow most rapidly. For females this is between 8-10 years, and males 10-12 years. Sever’s Disease occurs when the
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Can your lower back pain be explained? Let’s find out Pain is a signal in the body. The video that I have included below has a great explanation of what pain is and how it works. What does pain mean to you? So, to a person in pain, who has no idea of anatomy, physiology,
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What is Pleurisy? Pleurisy is the agitation of the pleural surfaces through friction. Our lungs are covered by a close fitting, thin lining called the visceral pleural. A second thin lining, called the parietal pleura, covers the inner wall of our chest cavity. Between these 2 layers is a small amount of pleural fluid to reduce
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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) BPPV is a peripheral vestibular disorder in the inner ear. The most common symptom of BPPV is episodes of vertigo with positional changes where the position of the head is moved against gravity. BPPV can affect anyone, however it has a higher incidence in adults above 60 years of age.
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What can I do to help?: Recommendations from a Cancer Survivor You may have a family member or friend who is currently receiving treatment after being diagnosed with breast cancer and it can be hard to know what to do to help. These are some things that can help them and their family during a difficult
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How will you take your next step? Hip Anatomy: The hip joint is classified as a ball and socket joint. As the name suggests, the joint is compromised of two bones [Femur and Pelvis] with one bone exhibiting a ball-shaped head [Femur] which fits snuggly into the cup shape of the pelvis. The hip joint
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Different nutrition strategies and how to decide what is the best approach for you. Within nutrition coaching, we have a number of strategies we can use to achieve weight-centric or performance related goals. How appropriate these strategies are and how effective they will be is highly specific to each individual is determined based on each
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