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 athletes in the U16 to U20 age brackets, the risk…
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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 condition, rather than just an isolated issue with the ovaries.…
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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 evolved as I began to delve into the science behind…
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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 physical capacity. Understanding the true demands of a role is…
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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 “pop” sound and seen people laughing and high-fiving over a…
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Beyond the Initial Injury: 6 Key Reasons to Refer to an Exercise Physiologist
Recovering from an injury or managing a chronic condition is a journey. While physiotherapy provides essential treatment in the acute phase, sometimes progress stalls. This is where the expertise of an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) becomes crucial. AEPs are university-qualified…
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Partnering for Recovery at Work with Precision Physio
As an Allied Health Treatment provider, we see many clients under workers compensation, and pride ourselves on our framework and tailored approach we apply to each individual’s needs. Whilst every individuals recovery and Return to work journey is different, what…
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Meet Dominic Parrera: The Power-lifting Passion of our Physiology Team
We welcome Dominic Parrera as he powers up our Exercise Physiology team at Precision Physio St Marys! Here at Precision Physio St Marys, we’re always striving to bring you the best possible allied health care. That’s why we’re absolutely thrilled…
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Stay Active With The Kids These Holidays
Holidays are meant to be fun, but it can be a long break between finishing school and the wait for the new school year to begin. We hear from our clients all the time about the challenges in keeping their…
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