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? 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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Animal physiotherapists develop treatments to reduce pain that may be caused by injury or certain joint conditions, improve range of motion to facilitate better functioning, aid in the recovery of bone and soft tissue injury or surgical procedures and improve the quality of life.
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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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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 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 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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Written by: Tracey Guy – Physiotherapist
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