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Imagine you fall asleep on the couch, and you wake up confused as to why you’re not in your own bed. Your bed is in your bedroom, which...

I know from my own experience that during times of intense stress (like packing to move from Canada to Australia!), I can have some...

World spine day is on October the 16th, and the whole purpose is to highlight spinal health awareness. Too many people suffer from spinal...

Working from home is fantastic! Right up until your puppy starts barking for attention or your neighbour, who you can only assume is...

Upper Crossed Syndrome

Waking up to a headache or stiff neck pain is not ideal to start your day. Early morning headaches may make you feel unrested and tired...

How much movement and what type of movement is essential for a healthy body and spine? A 2019 study found that “People who did no...

Knowing the common causes of knee osteoarthritis (OA) can help you take precautions to minimise the risk and impact. So, what exactly is osteoarthritis, and how does it affect the knee? Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis where there is a breakdown of the cartilage of your joints responsible for weight-bearing. This wear and tear of cartilage over time will increase the friction of the joints that causes joint inflammation. The role of the cartilage in the knees is to provi

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Dr Kara talks about training for the biggest climb of your life, Motherhood. Learn about birthfit and it will get you ready for birth!

I have a friend who hates his feet, even to the point, he refuses to take his shoes off in public… I’ve managed to sneak a look at his...

Does this sound like you? Hamstring injury every soccer season Knee pain creeping in after a day on the greens Achilles pain after a long run A niggling shoulder during your CrossFit sessions Neck pain after a morning in the surf I could go on and on, but these are all examples of injuries that can occur from poor movement patterns. Let me introduce you to a concept that completely changed my understanding of movement and human performance. In February 2018, I flew up to the