To coincide with Mental Health Month, we are delving into the very real and personal psychological challenges people face during recovery from a major accident or injury. Many of these challenges are also reported by those living with long-term disabilities. We asked former Soaring Health client-turned-allied health assistant Hayden to share his story of a […]
Common lifestyle habits such as Netflix all-nighters and alcohol consumption can leave many of us bumbling along at a level below our best level of mental health. This can make daily functioning, let alone coping with curve balls and adversities, more difficult. As a knock-on effect of low or erratic mood, withdrawal or irritability, relationships […]
Word: Phitness fysio (okay, we made that up). But we figured lockdown was a good chance to consider how a physio can help you to achieve your fitness goals - even if you’re not injured. While personal trainers have extensive knowledge of fitness, a physio versed in exercise and sports brings the added benefit of […]
Word: Phitness fysio (okay, we made that up). But we figured lockdown was a good chance to consider how a physio can help you to achieve your fitness goals - even if you’re not injured. While personal trainers have extensive knowledge of fitness, a physio versed in exercise and sports brings the added benefit of […]
We all want our children to eat healthfully, and many parents have asked whether children should follow a vegan diet, excluding eggs, dairy and meat? From a nutrition standpoint? No. Children obtain many important nutrients from non-vegan foods, including iron for oxygen transport and iodine for brain development, from foods such as eggs and yoghurt. […]
What is the difference between disability and ability? In terms of mastering daily living tasks, realising greater independence and enjoying a rich, rewarding life, many limitations and challenges can be overcome or significantly reduced with the use of personally-matched assistive technology (AT). While this term is often associated with home aids such as ramps and […]
If you’ve gone from a frantic schedule of work commutes, driving kids to sport and a busy social life, the extra available time during lockdown may be confronting. Aside from boredom, the extra time may allow negative thoughts and worries to run wild. While it’s healthy to spend some time on self-reflection and rest as […]
Imagine you’re a muscle knot (or ‘myofascial trigger point’). You’re like a ball of squeezed up tension that limits fresh blood supply, causes niggling discomfort and may even restrict movement. No wonder anyone who spends time with you tries to press and massage you away. But you’re too stubborn to let go so easily. 😬Sound […]
Why do many health professionals recommend drug-free pain-relief approaches rather than popping pain pills? After all, if something hurts, it’s common sense to do what you can to feel better?! Few would argue that there is never a case for analgesic medications such as paracetamol. However, their limitations and risks need to be understood in […]
Clean eating has become a social media sensation (#cleaneating). On the face of it, it is desirable to consume more fresh, whole foods and limit highly-processed foods with added sugars and excess salt. So too saturated fats. But what to do the experts say? The dietitians: Often, proponents of ‘clean eating’ advocate harsh restriction of […]
When did you last wonder whether your muscle symmetry is optimising your performance in sport or exercise? How about the way your brain and body are communicating? Could enhancing this dialogue improve your athletic performance? These are fitness questions few non-elite athletes think to ask. Yet paying attention to, and optimising, the more detailed and […]
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure,’ wrote Marianne Williamson. Before the new week, ask yourself these questions and give yourself permission to visibly be all that you can be. In doing so, you will not only liberate yourself, but you’ll liberate others […]
Who hasn’t eaten more and moved less during lockdown? No wonder there’s such a term as ‘lockdown layer’ to describe COVID (or just winter) weight gain. The logical answer is to get rid of it quickly by going on a strict health kick, right? Wrong. It sounds counterintuitive, but dieting and restrictive eating regimens actually […]
Kids still at home? Struggling to tear them away from screen time for physical activity? We asked our children’s physio Sandra for simple ways to get kids moving during COVID-19 lockdown (it’s kind of like hiding veggies in lasagne). 1. For leg strengthening for children aged 6+, try activities involving hopping, jumping and skipping. […]
Questions to ask older loved ones about their wellbeing
