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Written By Kaytlyn Shuck - Senior Physiotherapist - Falls Prevention — Let's Talk About It Did you know 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 fall each year? That's not a small number. That's your neighbour, your mum, your mate from bowls. Falls are one of the most common — and most preventable — health concerns for older Australians, and yet we don't talk about them nearly enough. And here's another stat that really sits with me: 50% of older adults are scared of falling. Half. That fear is...

Written By Rosemary Antonuccio - Senior Physiotherapist - If you've got Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome or a Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder, chances are you've spent a long time feeling like your body is a bit of a mystery. You might have seen a whole list of specialists, been told your results look "normal," and wondered why on earth everything still hurts. We see you. We really, really do. May is EDS/HSD Awareness Month, and here at Newcastle Aquatic Physiotherapy in Jesmond, it feels like the...

Written by Nathan Wright - Exercise Physiologist - Have your healthy habits cooled off this winter? ⚡ Be honest… how has your health been this year? Maybe you started strong in January… But somewhere along the way, routines became inconsistent. You’re exercising less than you planned. Your motivation has dipped. And physically? You might be starting to feel it. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Mid-year is where colder temperatures often lead to colder routines. We move less,...