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Lauren McDougall

Physical symptoms of Autismand is Exercise Physiology 'reasonable and necessary'? A common thing we hear is the misconception that Autism does not have physical...

Lauren McDougall

Alternative communication and visual toolsWe might specialist in exercise, but we do incorporate alternative communication strategies and visual tools to support our clients! Lots...

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Exercise Physiology.. the missing piece?Exercise Physiologists are still very much the ‘new kids on the block’ within in the Allied Health world. This is particularly the case...

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Accessing Exercise PhysiologyExercise Physiologists can provide general or rehabilitative services to anyone, and you do not need to have a referral to see an...

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The benefits of Monkey Bars!Did you know that climbing on playground equipment and monkey bars is a great form of exercise for children and young people, and has a...

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What is an Exercise Physiologist?So, what is an Exercise Physiologist? By definition, an Exercise Physiologist is a university trained, allied health professional who...

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Strength training for Cerebral PalsyFor a very long time, it was thought that strength training for individual’s with Cerebral Palsy had the potential to increase muscle...

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Physical strength, and physical capacityPhysical strength has a different meaning to everyone. Our physical capacity, plays a significant role in how well we can perform ALL our...

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What is muscle tone?It's different to 'strength'. Muscle tone is the amount of tension in our muscles (all of the time!). Muscles with 'normal' tone always...

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Can an Exercise Physiologist help with fine motor skills?(And why is this picture relevant?) Let’s start with what “fine motor skills” are - they involve the use of the smaller muscles of the...

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Crossing the body's midlineThe mid-line is an imaginary line down the centre of our body that divides us into left, and right. Crossing the mid-line refers to the...

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Developmental Coordination Disorder National Conference -I recently attended the Dyspraxia Kids Australia National Conference in Melbourne (FYI, on Day 2 they officially changed their name to...

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"60mins of what?"The current recommendations for youth tell us ‘at least 60mins of moderate-vigorous exercise per day’. But what does that mean? Should...

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Type 1 Diabetes.. why exercise is so importantGiven it's National Diabetes week (July 8th-14th) let's unpack the importance of an active lifestyle for Type 1 Diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes...

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Exercise Physiology.. who what whyor what, why, who.. What: What is an Exercise Physiologist? What's the difference between you and a physio? What's the difference between...

Lauren McDougall

Yoga for special needs & chronic healthThe use of yoga in younger populations, with and without, disability or chronic health conditions is growing, and so is the evidence....

Lauren McDougall

Let's talk about childhood obesityHere are some not so fun facts. Children and young people in Australia are failing to meet the physical activity guidelines- big time! In...

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