Is inflammation good or bad? Well, inflammation is frequently spoken about as a health concern to be worried about. However, contrary to popular belief, inflammation is not always a bad thing. Why? Well, it is a natural process, which allows the body to heal and defend itself from harm. It is only when inflammation becomes…
Have you invested in a phone app that shares diet meal plans, or has your PT offered their advice? We live in a world of ever-changing fad diets, where people are bombarded with marketing messages every day of “quick and easy” health and weight loss fixes. These might include the latest challenge at your local…
Wondering if you can get tennis elbow from lifting weights? At RRP Physiotherapy, we believe Lateral Epicondylalgia, more commonly known as “tennis elbow”, is the most frequent elbow injury seen among those who carry out resistance training. (And you might be surprised to learn that only a very small percentage of people actually develop the…
We’ve all heard of fad diets, but what does the term ‘fad diet’ actually mean? Well, a fad diet is a popular diet which, generally speaking, makes a promise to result in significant weight loss or health advantages without the support of any solid evidence. Our accredited praciticing dietitian is against fad diets and aims…
Are you wondering if it’s better to eat whole fruit or juice it? Our accredited practicing sports dietitian believes the odd glass of fruit juice is okay, but choosing it as your preferred option is not the best idea. She explains why in the blog below. Benefits of Eating Fruit The Australian Guide to Healthy…
Have you been diagnosed with a type of bursitis and you want to find out more about it? In this blog we answer the question “What is Bursitis?”. Bursitis is a commonly used term to explain pain at any joint in the body, and occurs when a bursa is inflamed or irritated. Keep reading as…
Are you searching for the best glute exercises for mass? It’s one of the most common questions we get asked at RRP Physiotherapy. Our extensive experience in the exercise and fitness field, along with the latest strength & conditioning research, allows us to answer this age-old question in this blog! Benefits of Strong Glutes Apart…
It is all too common for individuals to opt for the most drastic change(s) to their diet when they want to see results (like going keto, paleo, cutting out sugar, or fat, or carbs!) But even though we might think we need to completely overhaul our eating habits to see progress, it can be the…
Is organic food healthier than non-organic food? Like numerous topics in the world of health and nutrition, there are many conflicting views on whether it’s actually beneficial to spend the extra money organic foods and products. In this blog, our accredited practicing sports dietitian addresses a number of common questions about organic foods and discusses…
Do your knees hurt when you squat and you’re wondering why? Oftentimes, knee pain during and after squats has nothing to do with technique. Whether is tightness or pain during/after your workout, it’s a sign that something is going on! Sports physiotherapists regularly assess, diagnose and address squat-related injuries and pain. Keep reading as we…
