Shin splints: what they are and how to manage them

Shin splints: what they are and how to manage them

Medial tibial stress syndrome
Why you still have back pain despite ‘fixing’ your posture

Why you still have back pain despite ‘fixing’ your posture

Posture is a common concern for many people – undoubtedly reinforced by family, friends, health professionals, and social media – but is it truly the way out of back pain?
WPF Online Training Programs

WPF Online Training Programs

With the release of our September ’25 update, we wanted to remind everyone that we have online training programs available, which get updated every 6 weeks – this is great for anyone who can’t come...
Physical activity paradox: Work vs. Leisure

Physical activity paradox: Work vs. Leisure

Many patients and clients tell me, ‘I’m active at work’. But is that enough to stay healthy?
Does exercise ‘wear down’ your knees?

Does exercise ‘wear down’ your knees?

Many patients and some clinicians are concerned that exercise may ‘wear down’ knee cartilage in people with knee osteoarthritis. This concern often arises from the fear that repetitive or high-impact activities overload the knee joint...
Do Australians eat enough fruits and vegetables, and move enough?

Do Australians eat enough fruits and vegetables, and move enough?

If you’re like most Australians, you might not be getting enough fruits, vegetables or movement.
How healthy are Australians today?

How healthy are Australians today?

Last year, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare released Australia’s health 2024 – a biennial snapshot of how Australians are doing physically, mentally and socially.
Do you really need 10,000 steps per day?

Do you really need 10,000 steps per day?

You’ve probably heard that you should aim for 10,000 steps per day to stay healthy. But is that number backed by science?
Quiz: How well do you know low back pain?

Quiz: How well do you know low back pain?

Here’s a quick quiz based on the World Health Organization’s guideline for chronic low back pain.