In the month of ‘Movember’, it is important to discuss the impacts of prostate cancer. Often, first line treatments like chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and hormone therapy (while understandably necessary) cause muscle weakness, reduced bone strength, and reduced libido for life in men. While these treatment responses are common, they don’t have to be the daily bugbear for men in the community.

Ageing is a natural part of life, but pain does not have to be. While many believe sore joints and daily discomfort are inevitable, pain should never be dismissed as “just getting old". Pain is personal and subjective, yet unfortunately older adults are often undertreated. Misconceptions, reluctance to “be a bother,” and the complexity of multiple medications all contribute to pain being overlooked.

Welcome to our September team update. We welcome a new physio to the team and review Women's Health Week.

Have you ever heard of force plates? Join us for a conversation with Michael McBryde who is a Strength and Conditioning coach and massage therapist specialising in advanced biomechanical assessment and performance coaching. Find out about appropriate loads for improving bone density through exercise.

Physiotherapy plays a vital role in preventing and managing osteoporosis. To talk a little bit more about the relationship of physiotherapy and Osteoporosis we were joined by Angela Willsmore APA Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist, APA Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and director of Good Country Physiotherapy. In this conversation we learn more about how Physiotherapy can help with strong bones.