Kickstarting Your Health Goals with Orion Well
The beginning of a new year offers the perfect opportunity to commit to a healthier lifestyle. Whether you’ve trained before or you’re stepping into exercise for the first time, Orion Well can help you build a strong foundation for success. Here’s how to start your fitness journey with purpose and confidence. 1. Define Clear and […]
Understanding the Work of an Exercise Physiologist
When it comes to improving health through movement, there’s a specialised professional trained to combine science with practical solutions — the Exercise Physiologist (EP). Who Are Exercise Physiologists? Exercise Physiologists are allied health professionals with university-level training. Their focus is on creating and supervising exercise programs that assist people with medical conditions, injuries, or lifestyle […]
Preventing Falls and Protecting Independence
Falls are one of the most significant causes of injury and loss of independence in older adults. In Australia, they account for nearly half of all hospital admissions related to injury, making them the single most common reason people end up in hospital after an accident. A fall occurs when someone unintentionally ends up on […]
Exercise as Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is one of the most rapidly increasing neurological disorders worldwide, with over 10 million people currently living with the condition, according to the World Health Organization. This age-related neurodegenerative disorder is marked by both motor and non-motor symptoms. The four primary signs include: Beyond these, people with Parkinson’s may also experience fatigue, […]