What does an Osteopath even do??
We get it. Lots of people don’t really know exactly what we do. First of all, it doesn’t help that our name is a massive misnomer, a relic of the past where bony “alignment” was emphasised far more than what we know to be useful today.
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5 great things about mobile personal training
'Functional fitness' is a trendy term. Basically it means you exercise in a way which is more like movements you do in daily life. This includes picking things up, putting things down, getting up and down from a chair.
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The healing sounds of nature
Sounding in nature is one of the most powerful things you can do for your soul. We have all had moments of being outside, at the beach, or in the bush where we have been overwhelmed by the urge to call out, to sing, to scream, to cry or to laugh. This Expert Contribution shares the experience and talks about the benefits.
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Injury Prevention Strategies for Basketball Players
Basketball Coaches promote an open and honest environment where players feel comfortable reporting injuries or discomfort. Ignoring early warning signs can lead to more severe injuries down the line. Players are encouraged to speak up, and coaches ensure they have access to medical professionals for assessment and treatment.
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Pilates for Core Strength: Why It’s Essential for a Balanced Fitness Routine
Explore how Pilates can enhance core strength, improve stability, and support overall fitness.
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What Type of Yoga is Best for Beginners?
Starting your yoga journey can be both exciting and daunting. With various styles available, it’s essential to choose one that suits your abilities and preferences. Beginners Yoga is designed to introduce newcomers to the fundamentals, ensuring a gentle and supportive introduction to the practice. Yin Yoga encourages relaxation and deep stretching, perfect for easing into your new routine. Yoga Nidra, often referred to as ‘yogic sleep,’ offers a unique experience of guided meditation that can help you release stress and find tranquility.
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Causes of Depression: Can a psychologist help?
There are many things we don’t understand about depression, and its exact cause is one of them. However, it often results from a combination of events in a person’s life as well as other personal factors, rather than a single event or issue. This article explores the potential triggers to help you better manage your risk.
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From Weight Loss to Muscle Gain: How Personal Trainers Customize Your Fitness Plan
Uncover the secrets behind customized fitness plans from Personal Trainers for your Weight Loss and muscle gain needs.
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3 tips to decluttering your life
Spring time normally brings about better weather and an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors again, and the desire shared by many to “declutter their lives”. Clearing clutter improves our physical space, health and wellbeing, builds clarity and allows us to feel more organised in our lives, and creates a sense of tranquility and calm. These three tips will help you to declutter your physical, emotional and mental spaces so you can reap the benefits.
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How a massage can help your pregnancy
Pregnancy can often be a confusing time. Physical changes, varying hormonal levels, emotional upheaval can be mixed with feelings of joy and excitement. This article explores how massage can help you to relax, and other ways it can improve your pregnancy.
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10 reasons for Teenagers to attend Counselling
If you're questioning treatment for your teen, err on the side of caution and contact a professional.
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Is your yoga teacher right for you?
Deciphering whether your yoga teacher is helping you or holding you back can be a tricky process, so we’ve listed some questions to ask yourself to help you start. Is your yoga teacher helping or hindering you? As with anything, choosing the right yoga teacher for you is pivotal to success and growth, both physically and mentally.
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Why should I do yoga?
When practised under the guidance of experienced teachers, yoga can serve as an effective pain management method. Along with easing the pain of arthritis, back pain, headaches and more, yoga will relieve tension in parts of your body you weren’t even aware of.
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How to Lose Fat When Personal Training
According to fitness guru , Tom Venuto, you should be including 30 minutes of vigorous, sweaty cardio into your weekly exercise program four to six times per week. Most people need four to six days per week.
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About kinesiology and what it does to your body
Kinesiology looks at the body as a whole - Mind, Body and Spirit, as one unit. If there is an imbalance in one area then it’s probably impacting the other areas. Kinesiology, through muscle monitoring allows us to determine where these imbalances are without the need for conscious awareness. This article explains why.
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How To Survive Mother's Day With A Difficult Mother
Some adult daughters have difficult relationships with their mum, still seeking their mother’s approval for their career, for their love interests, for her acceptance and unconditional love. They revert to being a child in their mother’s presence, wanting mum to nurture and encourage them, maintaining hope that mum will hold the little girl in her lap of tenderness, stroking her fondly, speaking gently from doting mother to her adoring child. This is the fantasy that adult daughters dream about.
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F45 - Functional 45 Training
What is F45? F45 is a high intensity systemised 45 minute work out, done in a facility or studio environment. These facilities are licensed on a franchise basis by suburb. According to the F45 Training website, F45 is described as an "innovative, cost effective and incredible systemised training facility". F45 is the branchild of Luke Istomin, a Sydney Eastern Suburbs trainer and has Daniel Conn as the face of the franchise. What is a workout? There are are 800 odd filmed exercises which are shown on large screens during the workout and which are all timed, allowing each participant to work at their own time. The workouts are billed and we quote as "insane".
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Over-the-counter vitamins or Practitioner-only supplements: what's best?
Have you ever looked at that bottle of fish oil or 'shelf stable' probiotic sitting on the dusty supermarket shelf and wondered to yourself: “How long has THAT been there? Am I just wasting my money?” This article looks at the truth about supplements and explains where you can get the most benefit.
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Anxiety and stress – what's the difference?
Hypnotherapists often meet clients who say ‘how scared and overwhelmed’ they are when they experience Anxiety & Stress. As part of client therapy, some hypnotherapists make time to explain and clarify what Anxiety & Stress is and how they are linked. It can be important to communicate the differences because this means, clients have an understanding and awareness of what is really happening. It takes away any ‘unknown and associated fears’. This article explores the difference between stress and anxiety, so you can get the best treatment.
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Finding Your Perfect Yoga Practice: Exploring Diverse Yoga Styles
Discover the right yoga style. At its core, yoga is an ancient practice that originated in India, aiming to unify the body, mind, and spirit through a combination of physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation. It’s not just about bending like a pretzel; it’s about finding balance and peace within yourself.If you’re looking for a gentle introduction to yoga, Hatha Yoga is a great starting point. Yin Yoga is all about relaxation and mindfulness.
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