While you might think that your grip strength is only good for a firm handshake, the strength of your hands can be a predictive indicator of your overall health. As such, many chiropractors and health practitioners may use physical therapy equipment designed to test your grip among other automatic strength tests. Higher grip strength was associated with a lower risk of all cause mortality and incidence of and mortality from cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, chronic

The population of Australians aged 65 and over is projected to increase rapidly in the near future.1 While it is great news that Australians are living longer lives, there needs to be a focus on improving the quality of life in the golden years. As we age, we can expect gradual changes in our bodies. It is not uncommon to experience aches and pains but it is important to distinguish between natural changes in the body resulting from old age and pain that is not natural and co

The World Spine Day theme for 2020 is BACK ON TRACK! With the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic affecting millions of people worldwide, lockdown restrictions have led to a lack of physical activity that has made people more susceptible to spinal pain and disability. Despite restrictions having protected communities around the world, they have inevitably impacted people’s ability to stay active and mobile. World Spine Day 2020 will focus on getting people BACK ON TRACK to

With Stage 4 Restrictions in Melbourne, the following conditions apply for care until those restrictions are lifted (at this stage September 13): We can only treat patients who are in pain or have a chronic condition that, without care, may deteriorate. If patients are feeling well enough and are just booked in for a routine “check” then we need you to please reschedule until after stage 4 ends (September 13). If, before 13th September, you require care please call us to make

As essential healthcare service providers, we will again remain open for Chiropractic, Remedial Massage/Myotherapy and Chiropractor guided Pilates Clinical/Rehab Programs. Additionally, services such as Naturopathy, Acupuncture and Podiatry are also essential healthcare service providers and will remain open. With Thursday the 9th July seeing the return to stage 3 restrictions, our Chiropractic, Chiropractor Guided Pilates Clinical/Rehab sessions and Remedial Massage/ Myoth

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As we all know life is full of unknowns, but you can take simple and practical steps now to be ready for life at any age. Currently 15% of the Australian population are aged 65 and over, and the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare estimates that this will increase to 22% by 2056.1 This increase in the age of the population puts additional strain on the government to provide care for older Australians.2 Chiropractors are ideally placed to assist in the healthcare of Aus