by admin | Sep 18, 2017 | Articles
What are Myokines? The latest research linking exercise to chronic illness prevention We’ve all been told that keeping active is important to maintain health into old age. But how does this work? The answer may lie in your hormones. Summary: • Alzheimer’s...
by admin | Aug 29, 2017 | Articles
Can Pilates Reduce Chronic Low Back Pain? Low back pain is a major problem worldwide, affecting 80% of people at some point in their lives (Yamato et al 2015). Approximately 16% of Australians have chronic or reoccurring low back problems and it is the third largest...
by admin | Aug 15, 2017 | Articles
Do Compression Garments Work? Summary of evidence: – There is moderate evidence that wearing compression garments reduces muscle soreness and accelerates recovery of strength & power within a few days of performance. – There is limited evidence...
by admin | Jul 25, 2017 | Articles, Physiotherapy
Stretching prior to performance – what does the evidence say? Warming up prior to physical performance is believed to facilitate mental and physical readiness, prevent injuries and improve performance. For many years there has been discussion and debate...
