Now this is a question I get asked all the time as people often get confused when treating themselves to whether they should be using ICE or HEAT to their injury. When I say ICE or HEAT, I refer to the use of hot / cold packs or ice cubes wrapped in a wet cloth. [...]
I am always thinking what we can do as Exercise Physiologists to further improve the outcomes of the treatment that we provide to our patients,so that they can recover from their workplace injuries. You see, I have recently been attending the 5th Exercise & Sport Science Australia Conference, that was combined with the 7th Sports [...]
I am sure you like everybody else that I know, has been in pain on many occasions throughout the course of your life. Unfortunately the term pain itself has been paired with a negative context, as what it really does is actually quite positive and helpful. It is what helps us learn the limitations of our bodies. [...]
Research to Practice is the 5th biennial scientific conference hosted by Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Research to Practice 2012 will be held on the Gold Coast, Queensland. Themed from Research to Practice, the program is designed to link the theory of exercise, sport and nutrition sciences with practice in the field. The conference [...]
The average injured worker will face a number of hurdles that they will need to overcome in order to return to work and make a full recovery from injury. Some of these barriers they have a level of control over, but others require them to put their health in the hands of their treatment provider…sometimes [...]