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Osteoarthritis- What is the best treatment?

How can you treat osteoarthritis (OA)? Currently, there is no known way of curing cartilage loss. Initial treatment focuses on reducing symptoms and improving function of the joint. Based on evidence, the recommended treatment for osteoarthritis is outlined in Figure 1. Figure 1. The treatment of...

Osteoarthritis- What is it and busting the myths

What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease which affects the entire joint. It can occur in any joint but most commonly affects the knees, hips and hands. OA is the most common chronic condition of the joints and is the leading cause of physical inactivity in...

Off-Season Nutrition Tips

After completing an event, or at the conclusion of a racing or competing season, athletes enter the off-season. This recovery phase allows time for repair, reflection, and rest, both physically and mentally. There are a number of nutritional considerations to be aware of during this time,...

Tips to stay StudyFit during exams

Is study contributing to neck pain, headaches or back pain? You’re not alone! As students enter the final stretch of exam study for the year, it is common to adopt sustained (often undesirable) postures while reading, typing or writing. A combination of reduced physical activity, increased stress,...

EatFit this Spring by eating in season

There is definitely something about eating foods that are in season. Perhaps it is instinctive as the weather changes so does the motivation to eat certain types of foods. There are many wonderful reasons to eat seasonal produce, not only does it provide more flavour, it...

Sever’s disease

Sever’s disease, Sever disease or sometimes just ‘Severs’ is a common cause of heel pain in active children, usually from overuse. The fancy name for Severs is calcaneal apophysitis. Symptoms Aching, stabbing, sharp pain around the heel/Achilles, especially after sleeping or sitting for long periods of...

Spring Recipe: Salmon & Asparagus Farro Bowl

For spring time we recommend this farro and salmon recipe, where the salmon is poached in a miso-infused broth with bites of tender asparagus and sautéed leeks. If you use farro that's labeled “pearled,” a faster-cooking farro, to make this recipe, start with a full cup...

Have I torn my calf muscle?

What is a calf tear? A calf tear is an injury that occurs to one of the calf muscles in the back of the lower leg. The two major muscles commonly referred to as the 'calf' are the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. The superficial gastrocnemius originates...

History of the Pilates Method

Pilates is a unique method of exercise, which requires concentration, control and precision. Pilates exercises are versatile and easily modified, so are beneficial for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Because of increasing popularity in Australia over the past 20 years or so, various forms...

Winter Recipe

Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken Nutritionist Georgia Walker has chosen this awesome slow cooker recipe to help warm you up during these winter months. Fun fact: A slow cooker set on low for an 8-hour day uses about the same amount of electricity as a light bulb! Ingredients 1 kg...