Chronic Lower Back Pain

June 21, 2019in Articles, Health, News, Quoteby Trent Malcolm

Is Back Pain Being Mis-managed with Ineffective and Potentially Harmful Treatments? This is the accusation directed at the medical fraternity and made by a team of international health experts. In three papers published in the esteemed Lancet medical journal, the Australian and international authors assert that there is an over-reliance on scans, surgeries and opioid prescriptions to treat a problem that could be more effectively addressed through self-management and less-invasive physical and psychological therapies. […]

Overuse – Shoulder Tendinopathies

May 1, 2019in Articles, Exercises, Healthby Tim Dirago

Have a sore shoulder that has been bugging you for weeks, months or even years? Does it hurt to raise above your head, or do you wake up to being incredibly stiff? You may have rotator cuff tendon problems (tendinopathy). Chronic shoulder pain is not only a daily hassle but can eventually stop you doing the things that you love such as playing sport, picking up the grandkids or participating in gym classes with your […]

Clinic Update – New Staff Members

March 18, 2019in Featured, News, Uncategorizedby Marc Rotunno

Since the start of 2019 we have had some new team members join the Active One family and we are excited to introduce them to you. Abbie Calgliarini Abbie is a Physiotherapist and Clinical Pilates instructor who recently joined the team at Active One. She graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours in 2016. Abbie is passionate about helping people achieve their physical goals and improve their overall health and wellbeing. […]

Client of the Month – Kathleen Lillis

March 14, 2019in Client of the Monthby Mary Van Dyk

This month our fabulous client from Brighton, Kathleen, has written a very nice testimonial that we would love to share with the community. Thank you for your kind words Kathleen and congratulations on all that you have achieved with your health and fitness. We look forward to helping you continue along your journey and we are looking forward to seeing how far you go. My journey with Active One in Brighton began in July 2018 […]

Garlic Prawns for Australia Day.

January 23, 2019in Recipesby Marc Rotunno

Happy Australia Day weekend! All of us at Active One would like to wish everyone a fun filled safe long weekend. With the increased heat remember to keep hydrated and if you are in the sun don’t forget to slip, slop, slap. If you are looking for a healthy Australian lunch option for the weekend barbie try this garlic prawns recipe. This delicious salad along with a game of backyard cricket will make for a […]