In 2021, the International Diabetes Federation reported that 10.5% of the adult population (537 million individuals) are living with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). And almost half of these individuals are unaware of their condition. Current lifestyle trends and healthcare statistics indicate that by 2030, 643 million adults globally will have T2DM. As a healthcare […]
If you are experiencing pain in the front of your shoulder that may radiate down towards your elbow and worsen with overhead activities, you may be suffering from Shoulder Impingement. This condition is an umbrella term for two main conditions that occur in the anterior shoulder and it is caused by overuse and/or repeated movement […]
A common misconception is that Clinical Exercise Physiologists and Physiotherapists are the same health profession, but that is not correct; we are different! As a Clinical Exercise Physiologist with four years of clinical experience, I have often encountered this situation. Let’s clarify the differences and similarities between these two professions. Similarities Both professions are university-qualified […]
Everyone knows what exercise is, right? It’s that thing we’re told is good for us, but we don’t always seem to have time for or procrastinate by watching one more episode of Netflix. Whether it’s going for a morning run or walk, playing sports on weekends, or hitting the gym, there are hundreds of ways […]
As a practicing Clinical Exercise physiologist with a strong passion for supporting individuals living with mental health conditions, I wanted to share some of the current research and my clinical experience working within this area. Exercise can be a powerful therapeutic tool to assist with improving the mental health and well-being of individuals from all […]