Clinical Conditions
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Diabetes: Getting Active to Prevent Type 2 – The Role of Exercise Physiology and Physiotherapy
Type 2 diabetes is a condition that is rapidly increasing in prevalence with an average of 165 new diagnoses every day in Australia. However, the good news is that lifestyle interventions, such as regular physical activity, can play a significant role in both preventing and managing this condition. In this blog, we will delve into the importance of exercise and how the expertise of exercise physiologists and physiotherapists can be instrumental in the prevention, management, and treatment of type 2 diabetes.
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What causes cracked heels?
Cracked heels are a common foot ailment often referred to as heel fissures, most commonly caused by excess dry skin.
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Clinical Exercise - a mind-body exercise
Clinical Exercise is a subsection of traditional Pilates taught by trained physiotherapists or other qualified professionals using an evidence-based approach.
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What is a tendinopathy?
Tendinopathies are common in both athletes and people who are new to exercise. Luckily, Australian physios are at the forefront of both tendinopathy research and management.
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Vertigo: common signs and symptoms
Vertigo is described as a sense of motion which makes the room feel as though it is spinning. Vertigo is a symptom caused by many different conditions, but most commonly BPPV.