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Life Care Active News

4 Big Benefits of Exercise

Published: 21 Apr 2015

The benefits of exercise are far greater than just burning calories from a recent indulgence. In fact, the many reasons to exercise include reducing inflammation from arthritis and related conditions, reducing the risk of other chronic diseases and easing joint pain. Four studies provide even more reasons to exercise.

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Use of Massage Therapy in Cancer Treatment

Published: 13 Apr 2015

Some Doctors and Oncologists suggest using Oncology Massage Therapy as a complementary therapy to cancer treatment. Considered helpful in decreasing the stress and anxiety associated with cancer, Oncology Massage Therapy is also recommended as a treatment of easing cancer-related pain.

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What is a Dietitian?

Published: 27 Mar 2015

Between what you hear on TV and read in books, magazines and on the internet; sorting nutrition fact from fiction can be challenging. But it doesn’t have to be. Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) are more than just weight loss experts. 

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Daryl Warman testimonial

Published: 11 Mar 2015

After a thorough assessment of my physical wellbeing and capacity I commenced a program designed to build my strength and mobility.

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Exercise for women over 50

Published: 14 Jan 2015

Regular physical activity not only minimizes the physiological effect of ageing and sedentary lifestyles, but also increases active life expectancy. 

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Benefits of Massage

Published: 05 Dec 2014

There are tremendous benefits to be achieved through regular massage therapy. 

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Pilates defined

Published: 20 Nov 2014

Do you know we offer three different types of Pilates? Each one is slightly different and may suit individuals with different needs.

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Preventing Osteoporosis

Published: 06 Jul 2014

For the elderly the focus of exercise is to increase or maintain muscle mass and strength, and address risk factors for falls, particularly any difficultly in balance and walking ability.

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Live Large with Life Care Active

Published: 30 Jun 2014

Life Care Active is pleased to announce the availability of a new evidence based exercise intervention for individuals living with Parkinson’s.

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Do you know your stroke risk?

Published: 15 Jun 2014

1 in 6 people will suffer a stroke in their lifetime, these people are someone’s sister, brother, wife, husband, daughter, son, partner, mother, father… friend. Behind these numbers are real lives. 

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