Trigger Point Therapy Trigger point therapy is not a miracle cure for all muscle pain although it is generally under rated. A little self-treatment has the potential to quickly, cheaply and safely help with many common pain problems that don’t respond well to any other treatment. When we are talking about “Trigger Points” (myofascial trigger points) we …
The 66fit Wobble Balance Cushion with Pump The 66fit Wobble Balance Cushion is an extremely versatile piece of equipment that combines the advantages of a gym ball, sitting cushion and wobble board. This can be used for a wide range of applications ranging from active sitting, muscle strengthening, joint stabilisation, to post natal care. It …
Pelvic Floor Muscle Strengthening – Why it’s Important We’ve all heard the ads on the TV and Radio. The sneaky innuendo, the misleading hints. I’ve seen a couple of “Embarrassing Bodies” episodes where there are ladies who approach the doctors about their unexpected “incidents”. Perhaps you’ve even seen this ad: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6VYDaO6k-I Media coverage surrounding incontinence …
66fit Air Step Oval Balance Dome & DVD The 66fit Air Step Oval Balance Dome has been designed to integrate balance, fitness, sport performance and rehabilitation and is a combination of a wobble board and gym ball, so a multitude of exercises can be carried out using the Air Step Oval Balance Dome. The 66fit …
The Back Nodger The Back Nodger feels amazing – It’s been designed by experts as a pressure massager – a portable version of a masseur’s thumbs! Anyone who’s ever had those aching knots or niggles in tense shoulders, a stiff neck or suffered from a bad back, will welcome a good Nodging. These annoying little …
Wellness Briefs – NASA Inspired Incontinence Aids Wellness Briefs are the most absorbent adult pad available today giving adults all the comfort and confidence needed when deciding upon daily activities. With only a single brief / pad needed per night or a maximum of three every 24 hours, both wearers and carers can save time …
Killer Abs, Cardio and Core Strength I want a 6 pack…. Not of beer; 6 pack killer abs. Hands up who else occasionally daydreams about having killer abs? I don’t care if you’re male or female; at some stage I bet you will have seen some that make your jaw drop and thought, “Yeah, I …
Hula Hooping – Not just for kids anymore! The last time I hula hooped was about a year ago when I was a member of a group fitness studio down in Hobart before I moved back to Brisbane. Before that – I was probably in primary school. When I first joined this fitness studio, I …
Tennis Elbow and RSI I’ve recently been informed that I have Tennis Elbow, which blows, and I don’t even play tennis! I learnt that Tennis Elbow (or Golfers Elbow) involves the area where muscles and tendons of the forearm attach to an outside bony area known as the lateral epicondyle commonly caused by over using …
Blood Pressure and Aerobic Exercise Sitting here pondering on whether or not I should pay a visit to the quack because of my high blood pressure got me thinking that a little “Googling” may enlighten me as to some things I could do to help relieve the problem. Well according to Google, apart from the …