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Exercise physiologist

Exercise physiologists help improve your health through personalised exercise plans. Learn how they can help you and where to find one.

Strength training for beginners

Strength training is any form of exercise involving weights or resistance. Learn how it improves your physical and mental health.

Physical activity guidelines for older people

Over-60s should stay active daily. Learn how much exercise you need to stay mentally and physically strong and prevent conditions such as osteoporosis.

Arthritis

Arthritis is a term for a group of conditions that affect the joints in your body. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatments for arthritis.

Upper back pain (thoracic pain)

Your upper back is also known as the thoracic spine. Learn about common causes of thoracic pain and how to prevent and manage it.

Cardiovascular exercise

Discover the essentials of cardiovascular exercise, its health benefits, and practical tips for safe and effective workouts.

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) causes a fast heartbeat and other symptoms when you stand up. Learn how to manage POTS.

Allied health

Allied health practitioners are trained professionals who are not doctors, dentists or nurses. Learn more about what these professionals do here.

Lumbar spine

Your lumbar spine lets you move, supports you and protects your spinal cord. Injury is common. Prevent it by handling loads safely and being active.

Chronic pain

Chronic pain is pain that lasts for more than 3 months or beyond expected healing time. Learn about the causes, living with and managing chronic pain.

Shin splints

Shin splints are caused by overusing your lower leg muscles. Find out more about their symptoms, treatments and other causes of shin pain.

Paget's disease of bone

Paget's disease is a condition that weakens and deforms your bones. Read more information about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Exercise and mental health

Exercise is good for your physical and mental health. It can help with sleep and stress. Read about the benefits of exercise for your mental health.

Health benefits of swimming

Swimming is a great low-impact activity you can do at any age. These tips will help you get started.

Running tips for beginners

Running can be a fun way to exercise. It can help keep you in shape and lose weight too. This article shows you how.

Parkinson's disease

Parkinson’s disease occurs when there isn’t enough dopamine produced in the brain, which impacts movement, mood and other symptoms.

Management of chronic conditions

Chronic conditions are long-lasting and need ongoing medical attention. Learn how to manage your chronic condition and the types of support available.

Myasthenia gravis

Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease of the neuromuscular system that causes muscle weakness. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Options for managing chronic pain

Chronic pain affects 1 in 5 Australians aged over 45. An effective pain-management plan includes various strategies, not only medicines.

Heart failure

Heart failure is when your heart cannot pump enough blood. Read about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatments for heart failure.

Metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a group of health conditions that raise stroke, heart disease and type-2 diabetes risk. Read about symptoms and treatments.

Type 1 diabetes

Type 1 diabetes can affect people of any age but is most often diagnosed in young people. Read about the symptoms and treatment for type 1 diabetes.

High blood pressure (hypertension)

High blood pressure affects around 1 in 3 Australian adults. It's important to know about your risk of hypertension and how to prevent it.

Managing menopausal symptoms without medication

Menopause can cause many physical and emotional symptoms. Read more about some lifestyle and behaviour changes you can make to help you cope better.

Obesity

Obesity is a term used to describe being overweight. It can lead to symptoms that affect your life. Learn about BMI, prevention and treatment options.

Healthy bones

From your 40s onwards, bones gradually lose their density. Follow these steps to help keep your bones healthy and avoid osteoporosis.

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Search results for: "Exercise Physiologists"

Life stage

Exercise physiologist

Strength training for beginners

Physical activity guidelines for older people

Arthritis

Upper back pain (thoracic pain)

Cardiovascular exercise

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)

Allied health

Lumbar spine

Chronic pain

Shin splints

Paget's disease of bone

Exercise and mental health

Health benefits of swimming

Running tips for beginners

Parkinson's disease

Management of chronic conditions

Myasthenia gravis

Options for managing chronic pain

Heart failure

Metabolic syndrome

Type 1 diabetes

High blood pressure (hypertension)

Managing menopausal symptoms without medication

Obesity

Healthy bones

Life stage

Exercise physiologist

Strength training for beginners

Physical activity guidelines for older people

Arthritis

Upper back pain (thoracic pain)

Cardiovascular exercise

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)

Allied health

Lumbar spine

Chronic pain

Shin splints

Paget's disease of bone

Exercise and mental health

Health benefits of swimming

Running tips for beginners

Parkinson's disease

Management of chronic conditions

Myasthenia gravis

Options for managing chronic pain

Heart failure

Metabolic syndrome

Type 1 diabetes

High blood pressure (hypertension)

Managing menopausal symptoms without medication

Obesity

Healthy bones

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