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Relaxation for Stressful Lives

Relaxed and diaphragmatic breathing are useful strategies to reduce and manage stress or stressful situations. Flight, fight or freeze mode is how the body responds to stressful situations. While this is useful when we are under stress such as a dangerous situation, this can be detrimental to our health if we are constantly in a state of stress. Prolonged stress can have a negative affect on your physical and metal health such as suppressing the immune system, increasing blood pressure or feelin...

Physical Activity is Medicine

Physical activity is an important part of living a healthy life, but how much physical activity and what kind of activity should I be doing? What if I have a pre-existing health condition that needs to be considered when exercising? In this article we are going to discuss these questions as well as the benefits of regular physical activity. What is Physical Activity? The World Health Organization describes physical activity as “any movement of the body that requires expenditure of energy”. P...

Exercising At Home

We all know that physical activity is an important part of living a healthy life, but sometimes it’s tricky to know how to keep active when we are stuck at home (like we are during this lockdown). Is the weather not so appealing for outdoor exercise today? Are you sick of walking the same loop around the block? If so here are some ideas and top tips for exercise you can do without even leaving the house. Before you get started, here are some top tips to consider: Pace yourself - if you are new...

Working from Home: How to set up your Computer Workstation

Here are some practical instructions and tips to set up your home computer workstation with a supported posture to avoid aches and pains.   Home Computer Workstation Furniture The aim is to set up your computer workstation so that you have a relaxed and comfortable posture. There are no set rules, but key items to consider are: Desk/working surface: The ideal computer workstation desk is around 700mm high but if you are substituting with another surface such as a dining room ...

Telehealth: Remote Physiotherapy Sessions

What is Telehealth Physiotherapy? Telehealth physiotherapy is a consultation between you and your physiotherapist via video/audio on your phone, tablet or computer or, if these resources are not available, by telephone only. Why Telehealth Physiotherapy? Telehealth physiotherapy is used when face to face meetings with physiotherapists are not possible due to access. It has been used for some time for patients in remote areas and to help select those people who would benefit most from a face to ...