Preparing for a long-distance running event like Capital to Coast

Dave Halpin, one of our Exercise Physiologists at the Dickson clinics, has broken down some of the preparation required for running long-distance events like Capital to Coast.

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Managing Chronic Disease, with Exercise Physiologist, Dominik

It’s well-known that exercise is important for our general health. It can help manage cardiovascular health, cholesterol, and blood pressure, lower the risk of type 2 diabetes and some cancers, and plenty more. Prescribing exercise is becoming increasingly common for GPs and other health professionals, as our knowledge about how regular physical activity affects our wellbeing continues to grow.

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Our guide to COVID-19 recovery

So far throughout this pandemic, the main focus of the public health message has been centred around avoiding infection – and many of us had been able to successfully do this. But as the situation in Australia has and continues to shift, and more and more of us are facing our own personal battles with […]

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The difference between a Physiotherapist and an Exercise Physiologist

At SportsCare and Physiotherapy, we hear the same sort of question a lot. “What actually is the difference between a physiotherapist and an exercise physiologist?” “Should I be booking an appointment with an exercise physiologist or a physiotherapist?” “I’ve injured my ankle playing netball and I didn’t know if I should see my physiotherapist or […]

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