May 26, 2017 | Exercise Physiology
By Brooke DeHey, Exercise Physiologist, Physioworks Health Group An important message of Exercise Right Week is to raise awareness of Exercise Physiology (EP) and the expertise that Exercise Physiologists can provide to ensure that when you do exercise that you...
Apr 27, 2016 | Exercise Physiology
Osteoporosis (OP) occurs when there is a loss of minerals from the bones, usually in the form of calcium, causing bones to become weakened and fragile increasing the likelihood of breaks. Osteoporosis is most common in the over 60’s age bracket, where 1 in 2 women and...
May 28, 2015 | Exercise Physiology
Over 70% of Australian’s live with a chronic condition, such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, arthritis or diabetes? Did you know an accredited exercise physiologist can help them live a longer, happier life? Exercise Right Week is an awareness &...
Nov 30, 2014 | Exercise Physiology
The Exercise Physiology (EP) department at Physioworks Health Group continues to expand with Megan Jepson recently joining the EP team, headed by Brooke DeHey. Megan has a Diploma of Health Science, is a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science and recently completed...
Sep 29, 2014 | Exercise Physiology
Physioworks Health Group work with numerous Melbourne secondary schools across a range of school sport programs assisting them in the health care education and development of young athletes. During the recent school holidays, Exercise Physiologists Jude Hewavasam...
May 28, 2014 | Exercise Physiology
The squat exercise is a full body exercise that is compound and trains predominantly the muscles of the thighs, hips and buttocks. This paper will discuss research behind squat techniques, the reason for it and prescription for best athletes. The video at the end then...