Osteoporosis & Exercise | Keeping Active the Safe Way

Calcium and osteoporosis

Osteoporosis affects over 1 million Australians! As the population of Australia enters into an “aging” era, the incidence and prevalence for the rate of Osteoporosis is on the rise. Osteoporosis is referred to as ‘silent disease’. This is due to the lack of symptoms until an event such as a fall. Considering this population subset,…

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Private Health Insurance changes for Pilates and how it affects you

Pilates Reformer class

Background to Changes In early 2018, it was flagged that a comprehensive review of Australia’s Private Health Insurance industry was required. Specifically, it was announced that a number of natural therapies were ineligible for Private Health Insurance rebates. The Australian Government’s original position was that Pilates would not be rebatable, regardless of who/how it was…

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The 6 Best Pilates Exercises for Your Upper Body

Pilates Reformer class

Making Pilates exercises part of your regular routine can help you fix any posture related issues. If you have no idea what Pilates is, check out our other article “Pilates Reformer: Your Most Burning Questions Answered“. These articles discuss the benefits of Pilates exercises more in depth. To put it simply,  Pilates is a physical training activity…

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Pilates Reformer: Your most burning questions answered!

Sport & Spinal Physiotherapy Pilates reformer matwork group classes

Pilates reformers… That medieval contraption I can see out of the corner of my eye in many a gym these days. Seriously toned people on a reformer making some very interesting poses look as easy as riding a bicycle. Let me be clear, reformer classes are hard work, but have an amazing effect on your…

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