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Providing a Critical Opinion on Health & Fitness Topics

Does Exercise Really Reduce Cancer Risk?

Thoughts on a recent Journal of Clinical Oncology paper: Amount and Intensity of Leisure-Time Physical Activity and Lower Cancer Risk (December 26th, 2019). On 16/01/2020 Physiotherapy New Zealand shared an article from Healthcentral.nz which appears to have been written by the… Continue Reading →

How hard can it be, to be a good trainer?

who is encouraging trainers to be better (or worse)? Another great post from critical fitness! (HERE) I believe that the author has repeatedly been told he is “Firm but Fair” and I really feel that articles like this opinion piece… Continue Reading →

Pro-Vax vs Anti-Vax – ZDoggMD weighs in

The might, the intellect and the ridicule of Dr Zubin Damania (ZDoggMD) Full disclosure here, I am not yet a parent, but I must admit, I know where I stand on the vaccination thing – I am strongly pro. Having… Continue Reading →

Maths, Vegans & Nuts – Why you should pay attention in school

A review of two misconceptions in social media today. So, when I am treating school age patients, I love to know what their plans are for the future, what sports they are doing (and to what level) and also what… Continue Reading →

Are you an Expert, a Guru, or Neither?

A review of an interesting opinion piece on The Physio Network by Todd Hargrove. Summary of the article Experts are those with an in-depth knowledge of a subject and acceptance that they do not know everything about it. Gurus know… Continue Reading →

To chiropractic, or not to chiropractic?

Some thoughts on getting a chiropractor involved with your rehab, an old post from FaceBook and how to pick a professional. As happens from time to time, my clinical load has me thinking about the role of different professionals in… Continue Reading →

The Background Story

Just bit about how I got to this point. During my time as a Physiotherapy student, I worked as a Personal Trainer and Gym Instructor at a very large Auckland gym. Training for Athletics (Hammer & Discuss) under the guidance… Continue Reading →

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