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Teamwork amongst Health Professionals
One of our biggest values here at Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Neutral Bay and Balmain is teamwork. We realise that a sole practitioner, no matter how great, we can only offer a client a finite amount of expertise. It is essential to work together not only within our own profession of Exercise Physiologists…
Ask Annabel… Why is rest so important?
With our lives being filled with work, exercise and commitments with family and friends, we often find ourselves not taking enough time to rest and this can lead to negative impacts on our mental health. Rest is seen as a fundamental part of success, health, and happiness. No matter what…
Exercise and Autism
Today, Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain and Neutral Bay discuss the benefits of exercise in people living with Autism. INTRODUCTION Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is often presented with varying comorbidities that results in impairments in social communication and interaction, sensory abnormalities, repetitive behaviours and…
The role of Exercise in Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) or peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a type of cardiovascular disease in which narrowed arteries result in a reduced blood flow to the limbs. Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain and Neutral Bay discuss common causes of PAD and the important role exercise plays in…
Exercise and Hip Bursitis
Hip Bursitis? Trochanteric Bursitis? Or something else? – A discussion around common hip pain and how to treat it. Today, Nate and the Longevity Exercise Physiology teams at the Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain and Neutral Bay locations discuss a common chronic pain condition of the hip, outlining the anatomy of the…
Annabel investigates… Sleep
Sleep…how much sleep should we be getting? What are the benefits? And how does it link to exercise? Sleep plays a vital role in your physical and mental health. Being able to get a good quality sleep, empowers the body to recover efficiently and allows the body to be…
The effect of Exercise on Sarcopenia & Frailty
Today, Longevity Exercise Physiology Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain and Neutral Bay discuss how Exercise plays a critical role in preventing the detrimental effects of Sarcopenia and Frailty. Sarcopenia is a Latin word which means “Poverty of Flesh”. It is defined as: “A decline in muscle function associated with a loss of muscle…
Free weight exercises
This week Longevity Exercise Physiology discuss free weights and exercise in the gym. Our Exercise Physiologists at our Drummoyne, Edgecliff, Marrickville, Bella Vista, Randwick, Pymble, Balmain and Neutral Bay locations use resistance training to help their clients achieve their goals. Using free weights in the gym can be a daunting experience for the first time,…