Assistive technology (AT)… from wheelchairs and walkers to standing frames and specialised mobility equipment. AT can play a life‑changing role for people with disability. Whether you use AT to stay…

If you’ve ever woken up with a stiff, achy lower back and thought, “I just need a good stretch,” you’re definitely not alone. Many of our clients here at Effect…

With news detailing an earlier than usual flu season (source), it’s more important than ever to take steps to reduce your risk of getting sick. Especially if you are over…

“A goal without a plan is just a wish”  The What One of the most common questions we get asked is “what is the best exercise for *insert condition here*?”.…

Postural hypotension, also known as orthostatic hypotension, is a common and often debilitating condition experienced by people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Characterized by a significant drop in blood pressure when…

Training around your Cycle   Are you someone that finds your motivation, mood, fatigue or strength fluctuates week to week? Or if you are a regular gym goer feel some…

What is Mental Health?   According to the World Health Organization (2022), mental health is considered to be “a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the…

  As we get older many changes occur. Some changes, whilst slower than others can have a detrimental impact on how we keep independent and continue to have the physical…

Navigating the Healthcare Maze Imagine this, you have just woken up with an incredibly sore shoulder from a big day prior in the garden. You Google “Shoulder pain” and over…

Hydrotherapy is more than just a swim; it’s a therapeutic approach to improving pain, mobility, and health through aquatic exercise. Hydrotherapy can be extremely effective for those living with a…

For people with disability, exercise can be a challenge. However, the benefits of therapeutic exercise are immense, both physically and mentally. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits…

When was the last time that you required medication or took a multi-vitamin to assist your body in response to a health complication or to improve your health?  Perhaps it…

Being fit for work 5 Gym Based Exercises for Tradies Do you finish work each day exhausted? If the answer is yes, then we need to increase your tolerance to…

280 Australians develop type 2-diabetes everyday, making it Australia’s fastest growing type of diabetes representing over 90% of diabetes cases. Around 1.8 million Australians have either type 1 or 2…

You have surgery for your hip or knees booked in. Maybe it’s 6 weeks away or maybe it’s 6 months away! Either way, people may have told you to take…

Exercise Physiology is a vital treatment option for many conditions, including chronic pain, osteoarthritis, diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and back pain. The great news is that Medicare rebates are available…

You just decided, this year is the year! I’m going to lose weight, improve my fitness, feel healthier and happier. Maybe you’re looking for someone to help facilitate this change?…

Whether you have just been diagnosed, had a prostatectomy or are a cancer survivor. Exercise can sometimes be the last thing you think about when recovering from prostate cancer, BUT…

Keeping your bones strong is a smart thing to do at any age. However, by the time we hit 40 our bone mass slowly deteriorates. If we don’t take action…

Key Points Avoid vigorous or prolonged exercise (>30min) in an Air quality index (AQI) of 201-300 for healthy individuals and 101-150 for sensitive individuals. Improve air quality by exercising indoors.…