Exercise physiologist

Exercise physiologists help improve your health through personalised exercise plans. Learn how they can help you and where to find one.

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Strength training for beginners

Strength training is any form of exercise involving weights or resistance. Learn how it improves your physical and mental health.

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Physical activity guidelines for older people

Over-60s should try to be active every day. Here's how much exercise you need to stay mentally and physically strong and prevent conditions such as osteoporosis.

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Arthritis

Arthritis is a term for a group of conditions that affect the joints in your body. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatments for arthritis.

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Upper back pain (thoracic pain)

Your upper back is also known as the thoracic spine. Learn about common causes of thoracic pain and how to prevent and manage it.

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Cardiovascular exercise

Discover the essentials of cardiovascular exercise, its health benefits, and practical tips for safe and effective workouts.

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Sciatica

Sciatica is a type of pain in your back and legs. Discover more about the causes, how the symptoms develop and how it's treated.

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Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) causes a fast heartbeat and other symptoms when you stand up. Learn how to manage POTS.

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Shin splints

Shin splints are caused by overusing your lower leg muscles. Find out more about their symptoms, treatments and other causes of shin pain.

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Metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of risk factors that raise the risk of stroke, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Find out its symptoms and treatments.

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Exercise and mental health

Exercise is good for your health. It can help with mental illness, reduce stress, and help you sleep. Read about the benefits of exercise here.

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Paget's disease of bone

Paget's disease is a condition that weakens and deforms your bones. Read more information about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

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Lumbar spine

Your lumbar spine lets you move, supports you and protects your spinal cord. Injury is common. Prevent it by handling loads safely and being active.

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Allied health

Allied health practitioners are trained professionals who are not doctors, dentists or nurses. Learn more about what these professionals do here.

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Chronic pain

Chronic pain is pain that lasts for more than 3 months or beyond expected healing time. Learn about the causes, living with and managing chronic pain.

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Health benefits of swimming

Swimming is a great low-impact activity you can do at any age. These tips will help you get started.

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Running tips for beginners

Running can be a fun way to exercise. It can help keep you in shape and lose weight too. This article shows you how.

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Options for managing chronic pain

Chronic pain affects 1 in 5 Australians aged over 45. An effective pain-management plan includes various strategies, not only medicines.

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Parkinson's disease

Parkinson’s disease occurs when there isn’t enough dopamine produced in the brain, which impacts movement, mood and other symptoms.

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Healthy bones

From your 40s onwards, bones gradually lose their density. Follow these steps to help keep your bones healthy and avoid osteoporosis.

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Managing menopausal symptoms without medication

Menopause can cause many physical and emotional symptoms. Read more about some lifestyle and behaviour changes you can make to help you cope better.

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