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Whole body vibration therapy (WBVT) isn’t something new, in fact it has been around for many years, initially developed by the Russian Space Agency. Astronauts will spend months at a time in outer space where there is zero gravity.

Everyone looks forward to going on a holiday, and with air travel becoming increasingly affordable, more and more people find themselves jumping on a long haul flight. However, this will usually involve having to sitting in a confined space for a prolonged period of time and may cause a few unwelcome problems for you by the time you reach your destination!

Nearly all of us will suffer from a headache or two during our lifetime. In Australia, nearly 1 million people suffer headaches every day and for 90% of migraine sufferers, these headaches interfere with work, sport and social life.

Big news in AFL this week was that of Gold Coast Suns new recruit, Jack Martin’s devastating injury only 5 minutes into the game against Richmond. Hailed as one of the best recruits of all time, Martin’s debut ended in disaster for the youngster with a Grade 3 Acromioclavicular (AC) joint sprain. Reports suggest he will undergo surgery, but what does that mean for the future superstar and for Gold Coast fans?

Leg cramps and pain of a night time is a reasonably common occurrence, particularly in the older population. Research suggests that between 38 and 50% of those over 55 suffer nocturnal leg cramping, with a significant number more experiencing nocturnal leg pain. At the other end of the life cycle, many adolescents suffer “growing pains” at night.