Tracilee Mitchell

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The Growing Musculoskeletal Health Crisis in WA — and How We Can Reduce Its Impact

Recovery & Wellbeing /

The Growing Musculoskeletal Health Crisis in WA — and How We Can Reduce Its Impact By Traci Mitchell (Physiotherapist) Recently I attended the launch of a report from Monash and Curtin Universities which forecasts the burden of musculoskeletal conditions in Western Australia over the next 20 years. The infographic below is a summary from the […]

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New Year, New Fitness Goals? Here’s What to Consider Before You Commit

Sports & Exercise /

Before you sign up for another fitness subscription… Read this first Every January, every Monday, and every time a new fitness trend hits your feed, it’s tempting to sign up – again – for another exercise program. A 30-day challenge. A shiny new app. A subscription that promises strength, tone, transformation by Christmas, or “the

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“I know I should be doing strength training…”

Sports & Exercise, Women's Health & Perimenopause /

If you’ve ever said – or even just thought – these words, you’re definitely not alone.   Many women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond know that strength training is important, but somehow it keeps slipping down the list of priorities. Between work, family, and all the other demands of life, it can feel hard

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Exercise Prescription for Bone and Muscle Health in Midlife Women

Women's Health & Perimenopause /

For women in midlife, the changes of perimenopause and menopause can feel daunting. Many notice new aches, slower recovery from exercise, or a frustrating sense of “falling apart.” Behind these changes lies a biological reality: declining estrogen directly impacts muscle mass, bone strength, joint health, and tendon resilience.

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The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause: Why Physiotherapy Matters

Women's Health & Perimenopause /

For many women, the midlife years can feel overwhelming. You might notice that you don’t bounce back from exercise or injury like you used to, that little aches and pains linger longer, or that your energy feels lower than it once did. Added to this, many of us have watched our parents or relatives age

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Strength Training for a Healthy Heart: Build Muscle, Boost Cardiovascular Health

Recovery & Wellbeing, Sports & Exercise /

Heart Health Month February in Australia is Heart Health Month. According to recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and the Heart Foundation, approximately 1 in 6 Australians—around 4.2 million people—live with heart disease or a heart-related condition. This encompasses various conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and congenital heart

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Exercising as a Parent: Tips for Staying Active with Young Children

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Exercising as parent of young children presents some unique challenges. Here’s some of my personal experiences: The problem The problem that all adults face when it comes to exercising as a parent is that we are already squeezed for time and energy. The shock of welcoming a child into your family is both joyous and

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