Medicine In Motion | Exercise Physiologists
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Medicine in Motion Health Group comprises of Accredited Exercise Physiologists who use exercise as treatment and prevention of chronic disease and injuries.
Medicine In Motion | Exercise Physiologists
4y ago
Do you have shoulder pain? Are you a full-time parent, teacher, labourer or hairdresser?
These occupations listed are just a handful of people we see at Medicine in Motion who need help with shoulder pain, and it is more common than you think. Clinical terms you may have heard of such as impingement, tendinopathy, bursitis, shoulder instability, arthritis, frozen shoulder rotator cuff, dislocation are examples of the injuries we treat.
The shoulder is a complicated structure, it is made up with the arm bone (called humerus i.e. funny bone) that connects into the collar bone (clavicle), shoulde ..read more
Medicine In Motion | Exercise Physiologists
4y ago
Cardiovascular conditions affect the heart, blood and blood vessels and are this nation’s leading cause of death. Over 1.2million Australians have heart disease, stroke, or vascular conditions and it is undeniable that recent evidence dictates physical inactivity and not meeting exercise guidelines are well-known modifiable risk factors for these conditions.
So what are the exercise guideline for preventing CVD?
Aerobic exercise requires pumping of oxygenated blood by the heart to deliver to working muscles. The National Heart Foundation recommends 30mins of regular aerobic exercise, such as w ..read more
Medicine In Motion | Exercise Physiologists
4y ago
Hopefully, your answer is YES! Participating in regular physical activity can have a significant positive effect on the management of type II diabetes by helping maintain or manage blood glucose levels while decreasing risk of diabetes complications. It also has a range of other benefits including decreasing blood pressure and cholesterol, preventing unhealthy weight gain, and improving mental wellbeing, while improving life expectancy and the overall quality of life.
So, what is the recommended amount of exercise? The National Physical activity guidelines outline that individuals should ..read more
Medicine In Motion | Exercise Physiologists
4y ago
With many public gyms closed and one of the only reasons allowed to leave the house is to exercise, there is no wonder that running has become the primary source of physical activity for many Australians and people world-wide.
And why not, it is a great cardiovascular based exercise that helps build fitness and maintain general health and wellbeing. But fact of the matter is that running is difficult and many people who have returned to running after years of hiatus have picked up ankle or knee injuries trying to jump straight back into the 4,5 or 10kms that they used to be able to run.
I know ..read more
Medicine In Motion | Exercise Physiologists
4y ago
Written by Exercise Physiologist, Alex Parsons.
Did you know that diabetes is the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia, with 1 in 4 adults currently living with Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes?
It is all too common that I have conservations with individuals who have been diagnosed with diabetes who are unaware of what this diagnosis means or the extent of the condition, especially many individuals who have been diagnosed with Type II Diabetes.
So, what is diabetes you may ask?
Diabetes is an umbrella term for different conditions in which blood glucose levels (BGLs) are elevat ..read more
Medicine In Motion | Exercise Physiologists
4y ago
Has your knee or hip replacement been pushed back? Have you been told you have ‘wear and tear’ and there’s not much you can do about it?
Here’s the facts:
With Australia’s ageing population continuing to grow and improving health care services keeping Australians ticking on for longer it’s no wonder that joint replacements are growing in number too. In 2013 there were 42,920 knee replacements and 25,945 hip replacement surgeries in Australia (6). According to a study conducted by Monash University, these numbers are predicted to rise by over 200% by 2030 with knee procedures predicted to reach ..read more
Medicine In Motion | Exercise Physiologists
4y ago
With everyone spending a lot more time at home and so many of us transitioning to working from home it is SUPER important to have a good home office set-up to avoid potential back, neck (and heart) ache.
Now although the lounge/laptop set-up is extremely tempting, there are a few key components that can be easily changed to make an effective home office space to work in. I also find having a desk or space
that I can walk away from at the end of the day really helps with defining the end of the day and separating work and home.
Okay, so what I think is the most important aspect of an ergonomic ..read more
Medicine In Motion | Exercise Physiologists
4y ago
“Boosting your immune system” and improving your immunity seems to be all the rage in the media and the key to every second health kick or self-improvement. Most of these fads have little too no significant evidence behind them and the primary goal is to suck you into buying the newest turmeric immune smoothie set or make you eat enough garlic and ginger to make anyone want to socially distance from you.
Before you pour your smoothie down the drain, there is evidence to suggest that an adequate and appropriately balanced diet is important to provide the immune system with the building b ..read more
Medicine In Motion | Exercise Physiologists
4y ago
Healthy Ageing
Exercise is medicine for the body and brain! Staying physically active has positive effects on our general health and well-being. Exercise has been shown to reduce our risk of developing chronic diseases later in life. These include conditions like heart disease, chronic pain, cancer, dementia, diabetes and more!
Benefits of Exercise & Healthy Ageing:
· Strengthen bones and muscles
· Improve balance and reduce risk of falls
· Prevent and manage chronic diseases
·&nb ..read more
Medicine In Motion | Exercise Physiologists
4y ago
The science is clear – exercise is medicine. But many doctors aren’t even asking their patients about their activity levels, much less prescribing exercise. If you want to start moving more, then it might be time for your doctor to refer you to an exercise physiologist.
SO, WHAT EXACTLY IS AN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST?
Accredited Exercise Physiologists are university-qualified allied health professionals. They specialise in designing and delivering safe and effective exercise interventions for people with chronic medical conditions, injuries or disabilities. Services delivered by an AEP are a ..read more