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It is important to encourage young people to be physically active. However, in modern society the demands on youthful athletes can be very high. When and what type of exercise is too much?

As a swimmer, I’m aware of the frustration injuries cause and I think we can help identify causes and prevent many of them.

If we decide to follow all the advice to get fit and active it is exasperating if we then get injuries. That certainly takes away the fun and out the window goes our enthusiasm too! One of the most important factors to understand is the “no pain, no gain” cliché.

Physiotherapists have an intimate appreciation for ergonomics – which essentially is the way we fit work (environment, equipment and task) to people. My years spent providing consultative services in this dedicated area have continued to highlight to me that so many injuries occur at work due to poor task design, deficient equipment and, to a lesser extent, human error in execution.

The Vibration Therapy was initially developed for fitness and strengthening for astronauts. It is now widely used throughout the world by elite athletes, including our elite AFL football clubs and it is also available at various health care facilities and Back In Motion Practices.

Parkinson’s is a progressively degenerative neurological condition which affects the control of body movements. Common symptoms include tremor (shaking), rigidity or stiffness and slow movements. As time goes on, the symptoms become more noticeable, and they can have a large impact on the emotional, social and cognitive state of the individual.