Is It Time to Rethink Your Healthcare with Complementary Therapies?ByKirsty McMasterWhen you think of health insurance - hospital stays, emergency visits, or dental check-ups likely come to mind. But imagine the transformative power of acupuncture easing chronic back pain, remedial massage melting away weekly stress, or physiotherapy restoring your freedom of movement. Once viewed as mere luxuries, these complementary therapies are increasingly recognised as vital for holistic health, offering a profound difference in how you nurture your well-being.Category:Mental Health, Healthy Living, Injury and RehabilitationRead More0 Comments
What Makes Chiropractic Care So Important for Spinal Health?ByKirsty McMasterMore than 4 million Australians experience back problems at any given time, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. That’s a huge number of people living with discomfort, reduced mobility, and disruption to everyday life. Category:General Medical, Healthy Lifestyle, Extras Cover, Conditions and Treatments, Injury and RehabilitationRead More0 Comments
Is Urgent Care Faster and Smarter Than the ER?ByKirsty McMasterWhen you’re unwell or injured, every minute feels longer. Do you head to the emergency room or visit an urgent care clinic? The choice isn’t always clear, but it can make a big difference in your wait time, medical bills, and overall experience.Category:General Medical, Emergency Care, Member Value, St. John Urgent Care, Injury and RehabilitationRead More0 Comments
The Difference Between Osteo, Physio, and Chiro - Which is Right for You?ByKirsty McMasterUnsurprisingly, people tend to face confusion when it comes to choosing between osteopathy, physiotherapy, and chiropractic care. Each therapy has a unique focus and targets different aspects of musculoskeletal health, but it's a space that can be tricky to navigate. Thankfully, that’s where we come in.Category:Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle, Physiotherapy, Healthy Living, Member Value, Extras Cover, Conditions and Treatments, Injury and RehabilitationRead More0 Comments
Five top tips to recover from a fitness event ByEm Batger30 August 2023That moment when you cross the finish line of a challenge you have been training towards for a while can be one of mixed emotions. The huge surge of endorphins make you feel almost euphoric amongst the exhaustion, the elation and relief that it’s over. Even though it’s all done and dusted you owe it to your body to recover properly. How? Read on to find my top five tips to recovery after a big fitness event. Category:Fitness, Healthy Living, Injury and RehabilitationRead More0 Comments
The benefits of ice baths and cold immersionByEm Batger13 May 2023Ice baths have been around for centuries in health and wellbeing circles. The health benefits aren't only physical with research suggesting cold exposure can improve your mood and boost mental clarity. As we creep closer and closer to winter the idea of an ice bath is far from appealing, however you may be swayed to test the waters when you realise the plethora of other benefits that an icy exposure can bring. Category:Fitness, Healthy Living, Injury and RehabilitationRead More0 Comments
Injury Recovery - Setting SMART Rehab GoalsByTammy George14 January 2022Setting goals helps trigger new behaviours and guide your focus. By setting goals for your rehabilitation journey, you may find you recover quicker and better than without milestones.Category:Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle, Injury and RehabilitationRead More0 Comments
Getting Back into Shape after an Injury - Here’s What to Expect!ByTammy George31 August 2020Regaining your fitness level and shape can be surprisingly difficult after an injury. Making a plan can help overcome the obstacles. Read more here!Category:Fitness, Injury and RehabilitationRead More0 Comments
Managing An Ankle SprainByEm Batger12 May 2020An ankle sprain is one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries that can happen to just about anyone.Category:Fitness, Injury and RehabilitationRead More0 Comments
Recovering From InjuriesByEm BatgerGiven there are so many factors that need to be considered there isn’t really a ‘recovery recipe’ that can be applied to everyone. Instead what we do have are some guidelines that help us to manage different injuries.Category:General Medical, Physiotherapy, Fitness, Injury and RehabilitationRead More0 Comments
Unnecessary Orthopaedic Surgery A Growing ProblemByBest Doctors Orthopaedic conditions impact a large segment of the population in Australia, affecting more people than any other national health priority area. A staggering 30% of Australians (6.9 million people) reported having arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions in 2014-15 and this number is expected to rise. Category:General Medical, Injury and RehabilitationRead More0 Comments
Most Common Injuries for Gen Y. Is There a Trend?ByEm BatgerGen Y’s – have you ever wondered what the most common sporting injuries are for your generation? According to HIF’s new physio guru Em Batger from Active RX Physio, "Recently I’ve started to notice a consistent flow of Gen Y gym goer’s who are engaged in high intensity exercise and it’s wreaking havoc with their hips and shoulders." So with this in mind, we caught up with Em to discuss how each injury is occurring and what we can do to help stop it. Category:Fitness, Physiotherapy, Injury and RehabilitationRead More0 Comments