Altitude training gyms and chambers are increasingly becoming…

As most of us know, Exercise is a widely recognised intervention…

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, affects more…

Lack of Organisational Commitment What we see regularly with…

Western Australia has an ageing workforce, with the proportion…

I would like to share a fantastic achievement from one of our…

On a daily basis I see clients that have or have had Non-Specific…

Year after year, getting in to shape is one of the most popular…

Working as an allied health professional in the workers compensation…

With January flying by, many of us find it hard to stick to the…

There has been a widespread belief throughout the general population…

Since 1995, Absolute Balance have been the corporate gymnasium…

With the Rottnest Channel Swim fast approaching, many of you…

Spinal cord injuries can be sudden, unexpected and can impact…

Running is a great way to develop fitness, improve health, and…

The client is a 29-year-old scaffolder who sustained a lower…

On behalf of myself, Ryan, Ingrid and the Team at Absolute Balance…

Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror whilst standing…

One of the major contributing factors to assisting people to…

I have worked in the health and fitness industry for several…

The message is simple. Exercise is the best, cheapest, and most…

Have you heard of phantom pain? It is most commonly described…

As an exercise physiologist I have worked with a number of clients…

“I walked here, so I’m warmed up and ready to go!” But…

One of the most common things that we are told as young kids…

People who are left with neurological injuries following a stroke…

There is a strong knowledge out there that exercise is highly…

The client is a 60-year-old boilermaker who sustained a distal…

Hamstring injuries are one of the most prevalent muscular injuries…

It is reported that there are over 100,000 work-related injury…

Chronic Pain Musculoskeletal injuries are extremely common,…

Work. Some people define themselves by their occupation or profession,…

Following on from my blog in May where we covered pregnancy ‘Fact…

Turning 40 was a little confronting for myself and with my friends…

Do you or someone you know currently live with Type II Diabetes…

If you or someone you know have experienced a hernia, you may…

Recently I was asked by a General Practitioner what my opinion…

Unless you have been living under a rock you have probably noticed…

Continuing from our previous discussion on stroke, we will now…

The most common injuries we see in workplace accidents occur…

As Exercise Physiologists, treating people with chronic musculoskeletal…

Exercise has always been said to be good for you, and strength…

Adhesive capsulitis (AC) also known as frozen shoulder, is a…

The economic burden of LBP on the working class is tremendous.…

Cerebral Palsy (CP) is an umbrella term referring to a group…

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are by far the most…

Peripheral Neuropathy is a condition used to describe damage…

The Greek words ‘hydro’ meaning water and ‘cephalus’…

As mentioned in our previous post our team of Accredited Exercise…

Osteoporosis has a large prevalence in Western Australia. Last…

Dementia has become the second leading cause of death in Australian…

There is nothing new about the fact that performing manual tasks…

Workplace injuries can have a big impact on businesses and the…

It seems to be the norm these days with an increasing workforce…

Motor Neuron Disease (MND), also known as Amyotrophic Lateral…

The peroneal nerve is a branch of the sciatic nerve and supplies…

The catalyst for my interest in exercise as medicine began a…

I am often asked by people with epilepsy if it is safe for them…

Incidental exercise is the physical activity that is built up…

Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilisation (DNS) is a manual and rehabilitative…

Often when I meet people in the gym after they have sustained…

Some injured workers I encounter assume they must be off work…

At Absolute Balance our Accredited Exercise Physiologists are…

In this day and age, it is easy to find information on exercise…

Are you struggling with hot flushes, night sweats, poor sleep…

Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder that causes the…

Imagine being really tired all the time, like really tired. So…

Running an intense boxing session for individual’s living with…

Continuing from our previous discussion on Multiple Sclerosis…

Think you need heavy loads to build muscle? Think again. New…

Whilst there is no magic bullet to solving all work-related injuries…

Although the knee may look like a simple joint, it is one of…

Prostate cancer is the abnormal development of cells within the…

Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is when inflammation occurs on the…

Imagine this scenario: You’re a relatively healthy person…

The ankle joint is made up of the tibia, fibula and talus bones.…

Over the past 6 years working as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist…

Tendinopathy, simply put is an overuse tendon injury that results…

In the world of rehabilitation, it is commonplace for Physiotherapists…

Lower back pain will affect 60-80% of all adults during their…

Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic neurological disease that is…

Getting back into exercise is hard, especially when you just…

My decision to quit playing my favourite game in the whole world…

Bronchiectasis is a lung disease that involves the inflammation…

Approximately 25% of people over 45 years old, experience knee…

Sit-stand workstations are gaining popularity all over the world…

Upon starting a new exercise regime, 50% of people will drop…

Workplace injuries can have a huge impact on injured workers…

As an Exercise Physiologist (EP) I have read many client’s…

There are many different opinions out there about having a good…

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder caused…

If you have been following the Australian Open there have been…

Laptops are quickly becoming the primary device for today’s…

By 2030, almost half of the adult population will be diagnosed…

At Absolute Balance we believe there is no better combination…

How does exercise improve my mood? Exercise provides a variety…

A healthy adult takes about 12 to 15 breaths per minute. That’s…

At the young age of 24 I was in the peak of my soccer playing…

Warming up for exercise is often skipped by many, however, warming…

The final one for the year… and what a year it has been. Like…

Many trends come and go in the fitness industry, one of them…

Scheuermann's disease is a growth condition in which the normal…

The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that provides both…

Your kidneys are your body’s filtration organs that play an…

5 Simple stretches to combat pain without getting up from your…

A desk job worker may sit for 1920 hours a year! Not only can…

Obesity is now at global epidemic proportions and whilst this…

With the rapid rise in the prevalence of obesity and diabetes…

It is a well-known fact that being physically active is important…

Following on from Part 1 of my article http://absolutebalance.com.au/?p=5175.…

At the age of 26 the last thing I would have wanted to hear was…

Over recent years, foam rollers have been becoming more prevalent…

Our bones reach maximum bone mineral density by the time we are…

Shoulder disorders are among the most common of musculoskeletal…

The world is starting to recognise the amazing and seemingly…

Core stability is a popular term used currently but what does…

The most common types of obstructive lung disease are COPD, emphysema…

In recent decades, the food and beverage industry has taken advantage…

Exercising regularly has a lot of great physical benefits for…

Last week I attended a General Practitioner Case Conference with…

As an Exercise Physiologist all too often people are referred…

A Job Dictionary (JD) is a physical demands assessment or ergonomic…

A fracture is the medical term for a broken bone. Bones can be…

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women.…

How important is mental health to you? The annual cost of mental…

Ever had one of those debilitating accidental injuries that leaves…

We know that physical activity both during pregnancy and post…

We all know sleep is vital to optimal health. It is your time…

Are you currently experiencing medial wrist pain or suffered…

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness or ‘DOMS’, is commonly experienced…

Lis Franc joint complex, otherwise known as the tarsometatarsal…

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) as the name suggests is…

The number of persons aged >65 years is predicted to rise…

The Achilles tendon is the longest tendon in the body. It tolerates…

When you go to the doctors, you may have your blood pressure…

Something that is becoming increasingly more accepted as time…

A previous blog explored how much exercise adults should aim…

Detraining is a loss of physiological adaptations improved through…

We all know exercise is good for our body and we should be moving…

PTSD can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a…

When people think ‘hands-on’ in terms of rehabilitation they…

I remember being told at a young age that if you choose a job…

It’s that time of year again when the weekend warriors try…

As an Exercise Physiologist, I see a significant number of patients…

Growing up if you asked me what I wanted to do when I left school…

What’s this pain and burning in my elbow? I have difficulty…

Have you been at your desk all day, answering phone calls and…

Have you been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia? Are you experiencing…

The shoulder is comprised of the glenohumeral joint and acromioclavicular…

Ever wondered when it’s time to get new running shoes, or what…

It’s that time of year again...EXERCISE RIGHT WEEK! The month…

We have all had the feeling, waking up and trying to roll out…

The plantar fascia is a long ligament located underneath the…

One of the most common injuries I have come across within the…

Everyone experiences tiredness and fatigue at some point in their…

Often when we experience non-specific pain, or an acute injury…

In my extensive experience treating clients for years I have…

Despite being a big summer fan and regular beach goer, heading…

Circuit training is a great way to incorporate resistance training…

Receiving the right treatment as soon as you sustain an injury…

What’s the difference between an Accredited Exercise Physiologist…

Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts longer than 12 weeks…

Testosterone is a hormone produced in the body that stimulates…

One of the most common misconceptions with causes of injury,…

Many of us are aware of the health benefits associated with physical…

Being an Asthma sufferer since birth, Exercise and Asthma is…

Remedial massage or exercise rehabilitation? It is an argument…

We have all heard of the term rehabilitation but what does prehabilitation…

Water is the magical component for many things and has a varied…

As an exercise physiologist specialising in workers compensation…

Have you ever wondered how you can find things in the dark when…

Dependent on the training goal, there may be a time and place…

Rehabilitation has been defined as “the sum of interventions…

Have you ever been told that you are too old or too young to…

Did you know that 2 out of 3 Australian adults will suffer from…

Among our team of Accredited Exercise Physiologists at Absolute…

As an Exercise Physiologist working in the industry for the last…

Aqua exercises may be thought of as rehabilitation activities,…

Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar is a condition that occurs when…

Have you made New Year’s resolutions only to see them broken…

Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries. A sprain is…

Snacking can often be seen as an unhealthy habit and has previously…

What if I told you that a person’s shoulder can be fixed by…

In a time-poor world where the standard business day is no longer…

It’s a term we’ve all heard, but do you really know what…

Everyone knows exercise is good for the body and helps to improve…

It is estimated that 70-90% of Australians will experience lower…

When we think of cardiovascular exercise, most of us walk, run…

When injury occurs we often find that exercise and movement are…

Having a big booty that does its job properly is not only visually…

Returning to exercise and general physical activity after an…

I know what you’re thinking. “Ergonomics. Yawn”. Well I’m…

Do you experience shoulder pain or have an injury, perform long…

In general terms, Sedentary Behaviour is classed as any time…

We’ve all heard that exercise is good for your mental health…

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative condition effecting joint…

If you are still struggling to find enough reasons to support…

Bilateral training refers to movements which use both limbs evenly…

When people are pressed for time when completing a workout one…

  Let’s face it; stress is an inevitable part of life,…

Today we live in a society so fast-paced that it can sometimes…

Many women are hesitant to engage in any sort of physical activity…

Ever get sore, tight or achy after a workout, competition or…

It is said that memory is the mother of all wisdom, but every…

Most of us will admit our posture could do with a few improvements,…

Recently, a TV program on the ABC reported a story about the…

The role of the skeletal system is often underappreciated, with…

It has been known for years that exercise and sleep have a very…

During the winter months, the mornings are darker and colder…

Finding a gym partner may be difficult, they need to have a similar…

Recently there has been new research substantiating the efficacy…

Hydration is one of the most important aspects of living a healthy…

It's true that muscle adaptations differ greatly in response…

Sometimes life can get busy, finding time for both your exercise…

No matter what your health and fitness goals are, if you lack…

Functional strength is an important aspect in life, as it not…

For many years it has been suggested that ‘FAT’ was making…

Many people are still under the impression that fat is bad for…

Physical activity is associated with numerous health benefits…

People who now me will know that I always go on about the demographic…

We all have our individual goals which we want to achieve with…

Lower back pain in young athletes can be quite common, often…

Stretching is a vital part of a healthy fitness regimen. It helps…

Do you work long hours sitting at a desk? Are you sore and stiff…

  Mobility can be described as the meeting of motor control…

Daily Undulating Peroidised Resistance Training: The specificity…

Cardio vs Strength Training Yoga and the treadmill have their…

Myth No 1. “I WON’T DO WEIGHTS, I DON’T WANT TO GET BIG…

Exercise as a form of Medicine Exercise in its own way is a…

Using ‘Negative Repetitions’ or Eccentric Training to Increase…

We all "talk the talk", but lets face it "walking the walk"…

With a recent business trip to Melbourne, Ryan and I had time…

What are the Statistics? In Australia, cancer is one of the…

Sober October: is it really worth it?   Octsober or…

  High intensity interval training (HIIT) vs. Continuous…

In this blog I would like to discuss core training, with a particular…

  I want to talk to about a topic that is important…

Absolute Balance Newsletter February 2015 Hello and welcome…

Hello and welcome to this issue of “All Very Well and Good”…

Accredited Exercise Physiologist’s participating in GP and/or…

Background A 31 year old man, working as a storeman for up to…

Absolute Balance Consultants have taken the liberty to simply…

Background: 51-year-old male employed as a sheet metal worker.…

Absolute Balance Exercise Consultants has taken the liberty to…