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Longevity Exercise Physiology and Personal Training Edgecliff, Lindfield, Marrickville, Randwick, Drummoyne, Balmain and Bella Vista today look at osteoarthritis and the role exercise can play. The association of “wear and tear” with osteoarthritis gives the impression that movement is responsible for the progression of the disease. Wrong! In fact, exercise is considered the most effective,…

The Longevity Exercise Physiology Team in Drummoyne,Edgecliff, Marrickville,Bella Vista, Randwick, Lindfield and Balmain discuss the importance of sun safety during outdoor exercise sessions. One thing everyone who exercises on a regular basis has in common is that they value their health and overall wellbeing.  With summer just around the corner, I’m sure a lot of us…

For people who have never experienced psychiatric or psychological disturbance it can be difficult to know how to react when a friend or family member is diagnosed with a mental illness. It is no longer considered fashionable to run away, respond with an exclamation of horror, attempt to cast out potentially problematic demons, or arrange to have the afflicted person permanently removed from society and the family tree. To be fair, people are now generally more informed and compassionate about mental health problems. Despite this, even the most well meaning person can make the most unhelpful comments when talking to a friend or family member who experiences mental illness. In Mental Health Week I thought it might be useful to reflect upon some of the less than helpful comments I have encountered in relation to mental illness. Here are 10 examples and some reflections that give a cutting insight into the the effect certain comments can have:

When I came to Australia via Canada in 2018 I anticipated a great education, relaxing on the beach, plenty of leisure time and treating patients with very complicated pathologies and conditions. As many of you know, several setbacks (COVID included) have changed what I will forever take away from my experience living overseas. The best…

If you’re struggling with lower back pain and live in Ascot Vale or nearby suburbs, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to keep living this way. At Longevity Exercise Physiology Ascot Vale, we help clients just like you reduce pain, improve strength, and regain confidence in movement — with personalised, evidence-based support. Whether…