Cancer Rehabilitation and how we can help you through this time | Jamie Saunders
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Balance Program: Would you be the right fit?
Balance Program: Would you be the right fit?We are starting our balance program, run by Physiotherapist Aaron Sullivan, at the end of the month and can’t wait to see you guys come through. This is perfect for anyone who needs to work on their balance for their sport or hobby like snowboarding, surfing, skateboarding, even
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Mums and Bubs: First Steps class!
We had Janelle Day, Dietitian come in to have a chat with the new round of mums coming through to answer all of your questions about baby led weaning and also those midnight snacks for mumma! We love being able to educate all our mums throughout this program so they come out more educated and
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Safe ranges to be in for exercise | Bridget Nash
Bridget Nash, Exercise Physiologist, explains the textbook ranges of blood pressure to be able to exercise safely!
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Client Spotlight | Shelby Davis-Hill
We sat down with one our long term clients Shelby Hill and had a chat about all the things she has achieved such as competitng in the special olympics and how she keeps positive and goal driven!
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1 person will be diagnosed with cancer every 4 minutes
In Australia, 1 person will be diagnosed with cancer every 4 minutes. Physical inactivity and obesity have been found to be a risk factor in the development of some cancers. Accredited Exercise Physiologist’s have specialised knowledge and skills in the principles surrounding fitness testing, exercise prescription and programming, as well as having an understanding of
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Basic leg exercise techniques | Bec Patterson
Bec, Performance Coach, takes us through how to perform a basic squat, kettlebell deadlift and lunge correctly and how to work you way up to that if you find you can’t reach that straight away.
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Effect of Pregnancy on the Pelvic Floor | Chloe Petith
A number of factors contribute to weakening of the pelvic floor during pregnancy:1. Hormonal changes cause the pelvic floor (muscles and tissues) to soften and stretch;2. Weight gain;3. Straining with constipation; and4. Inappropriate pregnancy and postnatal exercises such as intense core abdominal exercises and high impact exercise (e.g. jogging). Benefits of Pelvic Exercises for Pregnancy
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Benefits of exercising during pregnancy
Once pregnant, many women tend to decrease their activity levels. Research states that barriers to exercise reported by pregnant women include lack of motivation, perceived lack of time due to family and work demands, desire to postpone weight loss until after delivery and pain with movement.Many pregnant women are either not advised of the benefits
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What we do in the Antenatal Program | Chloe Petith
Is your back aching? Can you start to feel your pelvis widening? Are you getting swelling down your legs? If so, then we can help you guys! These classes are brilliant as you can exercise in a safe manner – especially if you have any pre-existing pains or discomforts that come along with being pregnant
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Why we do the Antenatal Program
Chloe Petith, one of the Physiotherapist here at Vector Health, talks us through our new antenatal program. In this video Chloe will give you a rundown on what we’re doing in the class from the exercises, to the reasons why and a little bit about pregnancy and your antenatal changes throughout your pregnancy. A few
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Client Spotlight | Tayla Wallace
Tayla Wallace, big congrats on coming second in Moolooba tri in your age group recently! We love seeing our clients hit their goals! How did Vector help you to achieve you goal?Along with their great facilities, Vector Health has an amazing team that helped me to realise my potential. I owe a huge thank you
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Nutrition when it comes to training..
A balance of carbohydrates, fats and proteins is essential to supporting our lifestyle and training activities throughout the day – aiding in our energy levels, sleep quality, hormone health and post-training recovery. When we think about our training sessions, it is also important to consider how we are fuelling our bodies before and after exercise.
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