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‘Thought control’ approach to spinal injury rehab raises new hope
Griffith medical graduate and Gold Coast University Hospital junior doctor Dinesh Palipana thinks about walking a lot, since a car […]
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Fewer people being referred to fall prevention programs
More than half of older West Australians who reported falling over in the past year did not seek medical assistance, […]
Patients the winners with new digital rehab tool
Exercise physiologists at Charles Sturt University (CSU) are using new digital technology to improve patients’ rehabilitation outcomes. The CSU School […]
Pathway identified that can lead to body size misperception
A new study led by researchers at Macquarie University has identified a psychological pathway that can lead to body size […]
Social isolation health message fails to cut through
Social isolation has been shown to pose a greater health threat than smoking, poor diet and lack of exercise – […]
Extreme weight loss techniques may be putting MMA fighters at risk
Mixed martial arts (MMA) athletes are potentially putting their health at risk by shedding almost 10kg in bodyweight in the […]
How’s the humidity? Tips for safe summer exercise
Resolved to get fit this year? Ease into it – going like a bull at a gate when starting an […]
Don’t sweat it: Bikram yoga is no more effective than yoga practised at room te…
Bikram yoga, a hot yoga style, is no more effective at improving health than the same yoga postures at room […]
Exercise parks just for seniors help elderly swap slippers for sneakers
Victoria University research has found that outdoor exercise parks specifically designed for seniors help them better enjoy life, and could […]
Impact of inactivity on muscles more severe for older people
According to a recent study published in The Journal of Physiology, researchers have been able to document for the first time […]
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