Team member in 2013 Functional Health is excited to welcome former Physio, Andrew Waring back to the team. Andrew worked for Functional Health as a Physiotherapist in 2013 before pursuing opportunities within Professional Sport. Professional Athletes Sports Physio In Andrews…
Lower Back Pain | The importance of Core Strength Lower back pain is probably one of the most common medical conditions in Australia, which can effect individuals of all ages. Lower back pain is often a very complex issue, with…
Athlete Preparation, Performance and Recovery | How to be 100%, consistently As health professionals, we are constantly asked about our opinions on the latest products and techniques to improve athlete preparation, performance and recovery. The simple answer to these questions…
Cancer Related Fatigue: What can you do about it? In Australia, we are continually getting better at detecting and treating cancer, meaning that more and more Australians are surviving cancer. What this also means is that there is also an…
We are often told “Your health is the most important investment you can make”, however, it is often easier said than done. With living costs at an all-time high, most Australians are forced to put their own health at the…
At Functional Health we strongly believe that everyone should have the opportunity to age in a healthy and happy manner. We strive to assist you in this respect and enable you to take control while living a fruitful and fulfilling…
Osteoporosis is a worldwide condition which affects approx. 9 million people. There are many factors contributing to the development of osteoporosis including exercise, diet, smoking and medications. The condition diminishes your bone density and therefore your bones become weak and…
When people think of a neck injury, you usually picture a car accident or a sporting injury, however most neck pain or other symptoms are associated with work related posture and overuse injuries. Many people spend days on end sitting…
Throughout menopause many hormonal changes occur in the body. This has many effects on the body including weight changes, hot flushes, fatigue, lower bone density, urinary incontinence or joint and muscle pains. Studies indicate the prevalence of Low Back Pain…
Throughout adolescence various growth and hormone changes occurs which places unwanted stress on a not fully developed body. Surprisingly up to 70% of adolescents will report experiencing Low Back Pain (LBP) at some point, which is concerning due to the…