Embracing a Positive Neurodivergent Identity: Unlocking Personal Growth & Community Connection
In recent years, the concept of neurodiversity has gained widespread attention, with increasing recognition of conditions like ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and others as natural variations of the human brain rather than “disorders” to be “fixed.” This shift is fostering a more positive understanding of neurodivergent identities, allowing individuals to move beyond stigma and embrace who […]
Strengthen Your Game: Ankle Stability for Netball Success
When it comes to netball, the ankle is one of the most commonly injured joints. The demands of a high speed, jumping, explosive, 360 degree game means the ankle joints are required to generate, control and absorb massive loads and forces. This requires strength, flexibility and stability. Ankle stability is a vital skill when it […]
Exam Preparation – How to Help Yourself or your Kids
As exams approach, it’s normal for you or your kids to feel stressed. But with a balanced approach to studying, based on the 4 pillars of health, you can help your children manage their workload and stay healthy during this challenging time.
Here are some practical tips that touch on movement, mental health, nutrition, and sleep to guide you toward exam success.
Becoming a Successful Triathlete: A Journey of Endurance and Achievement
A Journey of Endurance and Achievement We are very excited to sponsor triathlete Photi Karagiannis who will be competing at the Triathlon World Championships in October 2024. In this blog, he shares some of his advice on becoming a successful triathlete. Triathlons are not just races; they are a great test of endurance that combine […]
World Physio Day 2024
World Physio Day is on September 8th every year! Also referred to as World PT Day, because in some parts of the world, what we know to be a Physiotherapist, is called a Physical Therapist (PT). This day is an opportunity for physiotherapists from all over the world to raise awareness about the crucial contribution their […]
Stay Steady: Tips for Preventing Falls and Maintaining Independence
Are you over 50? Now is the time to start thinking about falls prevention for when you are older. ‘It takes a child one year to acquire independent movement and ten years to acquire independent mobility. An old person can lose both in a day’ Professor Bernard Isaacs (1924–1995). Although falling over can be a […]
Embrace the Spirit of the 2024 Paris Olympics with the Centenarian Olympics
The concept of the ‘Centenarian Olympics’ involves training and preparing yourself to achieve an active and independent lifestyle even at the age of 100! Unlike the traditional Olympics focused on winning medals, the Centenarian Olympics are a personal challenge against the natural decline of the body with age. The idea originated from a podcast where […]
How to Forecast your Fitness as you get older!
Our team of allied health practitioners understand that optimising your health over the life span can be a complex journey. We know that what we do with our physical activity can have a huge impact on how long we can remain ‘young’ and continue to do the things we love into our later years. To […]
Physio Reformer Classes – What is all the fuss about?
At Move for Better Health, one of our key goals is to help you move more. We offer a variety of supervised exercise options designed to cater to your current level of fitness or goals. Using Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, and Exercise Scientists for exercise supervision, we ensure you are in safe hands with all of […]
The Pillars of Health
At Move for Better Health, we understand that optimising your health over the life span can be a complex journey. To cut through the complexity, we simplify things to focus on four key areas that form the pillars of health: movement, mental health, nutrition, and sleep. Each pillar plays a crucial role in maintaining overall […]