Are you ready to make 2012 the best year ever? I know I am! But first, to do so you really need to remove the word RESOLUTION out of your vocabulary. I know you have been using it for years but it is not s doing you any good to keep using it. At this [...]
Work Cover NSW has just released the new gazetted fees order for Exercise Physiology services to become effective from 1st January 2012. These fees apply to services provided where it relates to an injury received before, on or after that date. Fitco Health Technologies will amend their fee structure for Work Conditioning Treatment Services provided [...]
A few months back I attended a professional development workshop facilitated by our industry body, Exercise & Sport Science Australia (ESSA) and listened to a presentation given by Mary Hawkins representing Work Cover NSW. During this presentation I was horrified to hear the statistic that 83% of all referrals made for Exercise Physiology treatment occurred [...]
We all need to be fit and healthy, each with our own reasons for doing so. From looking good for our partner, to being able to play and have quality time with our kids; or maybe the doctor ordered us to get in shape. Obesity is the leading overarching cause of death in the westernised [...]
The importance of lifting objects with correct technique is often overlooked in our day to day lives. However it should be seriously considered in order to avoid hurting our backs. One of the leading causes of back injuries is due to people lifting heavy objects improperly. Lifting is not uncommon and a regular occurrence in [...]