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In its simplest form, Diabetes is a disease that occurs when someone’s blood glucose (blood sugar) levels are too high. We have a small organ called a pancreas that senses when we have too much glucose (sugar) in our blood.

Back pain can be very distressing and disabling but is also very common and rarely dangerous. Statistics suggest that 84% of people worldwide experience back pain at some point in their lives and it is equally common across age groups.

70% of recreational and competitive runners will sustain an overuse injury within a 12-month period. By optimising strength, flexibility and technique, running assessments are used to reduce this incidence preventing injury and improving performance.

Shin splints can be described as pain felt through the front of the shin, along the tibia and can be caused by a number of issues. Shin splints can often flare up after acute bouts of exercise or training overload such as more running or jumping.

With the year among us, comes the feeling of a fresh start – 365 days to create your own journey and that is why you set New Year’s resolutions!

Exercise Physiology is a somewhat new profession. Most people haven’t heard of Exercise Physiologists or think that they are Physiotherapists. Granted, we are similar, and should work together to get the best possible outcomes for our patients.