6 Simple Exercises for Wheelchair Users Home » Exercise Physiology Having a regular exercise routine is vital for anyone who uses a wheelchair. By including some moderate physical activity in your daily life, you can help improve your overall health and reduce your...
Strength Training: Our Quick Guide Home » Exercise Physiology What is Strength training? This refers to the use of weights, bands, and even your own bodyweight to make the muscles of the body contract. This is also known as resistance training or progressive...
Neurological Fatigue & Associated Conditions Home » Exercise Physiology » Page 2 What conditions cause neurological fatigue? Fatigue is a very common problem, causing approximately 1.5 million Australians to see their doctor each year. There are numerous reasons...
Down Syndrome Exercise and Nutrition Home » Client Stories What is Down Syndrome? Down Syndrome is a genetic chromosomal disorder that causes intellectual and developmental delays, and physical complications including an increased risk of heart disease, hypotonia,...
Exercise for Muscular Dystrophy What is Muscular Dystrophy? Muscular Dystrophy (MD) is a chronic disability that prevents the production of dystrophin in the body; a protein essential for the building and repairing of muscles. It has been reported that, for people...
Rethinking ‘Exercises for Disabled Adults’ Doctors and other health professionals (like our exercise physiologists here at Active Ability) often recommend that people with disability find ways to incorporate more physical activity into their everyday...
