This post explores how physiotherapy targets the Vagus nerve to manage anxiety. By using diaphragmatic breathing and manual therapy, physios help transition the body from “fight or flight” to “rest and digest,” backed by HRV research.
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Tackling the Field: Understanding Common Rugby Injuries in U16–U20 Athletes
Rugby is a game of incredible grit, athleticism, and community. But because of its high-intensity nature, it also carries one of the highest injury rates in youth field sports. For…
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Benefits of Exercise for PMOS
What is PMOS? Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) is the updated medical name for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). The name change reflects that it is a whole-body hormonal and metabolic…
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From Passion to Profession: My Journey to Exercise Physiology
I was always an active kid and knew from an early age that I wanted to pursue a career that connected me to exercise and sport. Over time, that passion…
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Understanding Job Demands – For Businesses
For many businesses, workplace injuries, absenteeism, and reduced productivity are not the result of a single incident — they’re the result of a mismatch between job demands and a worker’s…
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Why Pickleball is Australia’s New Obsession
Move over, tennis! There’s a new racquet sport taking Australia by storm, and it’s called Pickleball. If you’ve walked past your local courts recently, you might have heard a distinct…
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