You Can Do It!
At the Health + Diabetes Centre we try to combine medical treatment with a improved lifestyle, helping you to be fit and healthy as well as looking good and feeling better. Our exercise physiologists, Daniel and Nicole, specialise in exercise, lifestyle and behavioural modification programs for the prevention and management of chronic diseases and injuries.
How can exercise help?
Exercise is a cornerstone therapy for treatment and control of the following conditions:
Type 1 and 2 Diabetes
Research shows that stabilization of blood glucose through exercise is related to exercise intensity rather than duration or type. Regular physical activity, in conjunction with proper diet and medication management, will normalize blood glucose.
Osteoporosis
Specific proprioception and lower body strengthening can improve balance and reduce risk of falls leading to osteoporotic fractures. Muscle strengthening surrounding weak bones can provide improved support for the joints and improve mobility.
Chronic Pain
Weakness or tightness in certain musculature can cause chronic pain as compensatory adjustments in the muscle tissue occur. Most often seen in low back pain, proper exercise can reduce pain and alleviate postural weakness or abnormalities.
Obesity and Others
Increasing muscular strength increases resting metabolic rate, which means increased energy burnt at rest. Combining this with high intensity aerobic activity promotes weight loss, and also a reduction in blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Heart Disease
Our in house stress testing can diagnose an unhealthy heart. From there, we can design exercise for you that focuses on improving cardiovascular strength and weight loss with minimum health risks.
Stroke
Improving mobility, movement and balance are of highest importance for recovery. Physical activity will also improve cardiovascular fitness and feeling of wellbeing following a stroke.
Asthma
Increasing cardiovascular function and fitness, along with specific breathing exercises can improve lung function and functional capacity. Research shows that regular aerobic activity reduces the bodies reliance on oxygen.
Depression
Regular physical activity improves self-confidence and self-worth. This is done through increased endorphin production following exercise, as well as achieving physical goals and improved body image.
