We meet really interesting people all the time.  Many of our clients are busy doing amazing things, and we are privildged to support them in their pursuits.  Rebecca Andrews is one of those amazing people.  She has generously agreed to share some of her story with us. Rebecca suggested the title for this article, “Have […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] BOOTS Adidas, Nike, Puma, Mizuno, Umbro, Warrior, Lotto, Under Armour, Joma, Asics and Hummel just to name few. Whether you are professional, amateur or somewhere in between there comes a point in time where you must choose a new boot. We have all heard the saying ‘Boots won’t make you a better player’. This […]

It’s Coeliac Awareness Week!!  Condolences to you gluten challenged peeps!  Since gluten (along with sugar) seems to be a trendy thing to quit right now (without a medical reason) I thought it was worth having a look a bit more deeply at gluten and Coeliac Disease. Coeliac disease is not the same as wheat allergy.  […]

First Up – What Is Coeliac Disease? Coeliac disease occurs when the immune system does not react normally to gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye, barley and oats) which causes malfunction of the bowel and intestines. As a result, less nutrients are absorbed into the body and symptoms develop relating to the digestive system. […]

It’s happened to all of us at some time or another.  Some of us started out there (yes that would be me).  You have your gear, the kids are sorted, you had the very best of intentions, but the motivation is just not there. Regardless of whether you consider this inability to get to the exercise […]

Not to be slowed down for a second, the very talented Emma has come to see us at The Healthy Body Company to assist with her ongoing shoulder pain. Since the age of 8, Emma has been a keen dancer, aerialist and acrobat which has seen her become a part of the leading dance and […]

As a Physiotherapist, I wish I had a dollar for every time I am asked which shoes are best by one of  my clients. The questioning is becoming more frequent and intense as we head into winter sports season (can you believe that clubs are running trials in February?). I found that my answer was […]

Over the past 6 weeks Jude and the team at the Healthy Body Company have been looking after the Italian National Canoe Slalom Team, who have been here at Jordan Springs preparing for the Rio Olympic Games as well as competing at the Australian Open and the Oceania Championship. The team competes in the C1, […]

You may have read Part 1 of our arthritis series.  It provides some clear information about the range of conditions that are described as arthritis.  If not, check it out here.  The leads to the question – what can be done about arthritis, and is exercise any help? Is exercise good for arthritis? Research has […]