10 things you need to give up if you want to be

The team at Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain and Neutral Bay  firmly believes that working with other Allied Health Professionals is extremely important. Collaboration with Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, General Practitioners, and other health specialists allows us to ensure our clients are receiving the best holistic care.   Creating these relationships allows us to draw on…

As we get ready to transition back into our regular exercise routines and start thinking more about return to sport or structured activity we must consider whether we are physically ready to get started again. 1. Are you strong enough? Simply put, not being strong enough for a given activity is the #1 risk factor…

It’s 7am, blue sky and 10 degrees. A bit chilly, you’re feeling a bit stiff and ready to hit the course for a leisurely 18 holes at one of the many beautiful courses in Sydney. Right? Maybe, maybe not. Golf can often bring aches and pains that can irritate you for days on end.  …

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:

Are you concerned about your bone health? Osteoporosis and osteopenia can lead to higher risk of bone fractures and a decline in quality of life, but targeted exercise can help manage and even reverse these conditions. At Longevity Exercise Physiology, we specialise in creating personalised exercise plans that empower you to take control of your…

Our Longevity Exercise Physiologists at Edgecliff, Marrickville, Lindfield and Randwick are allied health professionals. “Allied health professionals are health professionals that are not part of the medical, dental or nursing professions. They are university qualified practitioners with specialised expertise in preventing, diagnosing and treating a range of conditions and illnesses. Allied health practitioners often work…