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Links to information about exercise therapy for a range of diseases and conditions.
Reviewed May 2009
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Pilates - health benefits
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Better Health Channel
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Pilates (or the Pilates method) is a series of about 500 exercises inspired by calisthenics, yoga and ballet that improve flexibility, strength, balance and body awareness. Pilates is a non-aerobic form of exercise.
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May 2009
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Osteoporosis and exercise
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Better Health Channel
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Osteoporosis (porous bone) is characterised by loss of calcium and bone tissue from bones, which makes them susceptible to breaking. Exercise can help prevent and manage osteoporosis.
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Mar 2009
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Fact sheet 8 - keeping active
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beyondblue
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Keeping active is a good way to help prevent or manage mild to moderate depression and anxiety. Getting started or motivated to exercise and staying active can be difficult for people with depression.
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Jan 2009
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Fact sheet 6 - reducing stress
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beyondblue
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Stress is a response to an event or situation. It can be positive or negative. Stress is common in daily life and may be associated with work, family or personal relationships. It usually means that something is happening that's causing worry and affecting how we are thinking and feeling.
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Jan 2009
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Parkinson's disease and exercise
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Better Health Channel
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Regular exercise can improve some of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as tremor, rigidity, slowness and impaired movement. Consult with your doctor, physiotherapist or health care professional when devising an exercise program.
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Sep 2008
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Alexander technique
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Better Health Channel
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The Alexander technique deals with bad habits of posture and movement. Bad posture can lead to head, neck and back pain, muscle aches, bursitis and repetitive strain injuries. The Alexander technique teaches awareness of movement and thought.
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Sep 2008
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Genital prolapse
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Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
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Genital prolapse is when pelvic organs descend from their normal anatomical position into the vagina.
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Aug 2008
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Vision therapy
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Better Health Channel
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Vision therapy is used to treat problems such as lazy eye, eye alignment and coordination, and poor focus. The program involves eye tests and the use of lenses and exercises to improve a person's visual abilities. Vision therapy is most effective for children and young adults.
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Jul 2008
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Stress management techniques
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InfraPsych
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Describes a number of ways to reduce stress including progressive muscle relaxation, breathing exercises, problem solving, time management, and exercise.
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Jun 2008
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Alzheimer's disease and exercise
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Better Health Channel
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People with Alzheimer's disease can benefit from exercise. Physical activity can help to reduce depression for people with Alzheimer's disease and protect against falls and fractures.
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Mar 2008
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Non-drug therapies
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Even when osteoporosis is diagnosed, lifestyle factors are still important in the management of this condition.
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Feb 2008
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Insulin resistance
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Dietitians Association of Australia
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Insulin resistance is a medical term referring to the hormone insulin not working as effectively in the body.
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Jan 2008
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Exercise
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DepressioNet
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Exercise is known to increase 'feel good' hormones in most people, and it has a number of benefits for people who have depression.
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Dec 2007
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Chronic fatigue syndrome and exercise
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Better Health Channel
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Exercise is difficult for people with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). However, research suggests that, in many cases, a graded and careful exercise program may improve CFS symptoms.
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Nov 2007
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Breathing problems and exercise
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Better Health Channel
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People with lung disease may avoid activities or exercise. People with asthma, emphysema, bronchiectasis and chronic bronchitis may find exercise makes them breathless. However, regular physical activity can actually improve lung function and make breathing easier. Breathing exercises help too. Some hospitals run rehabilitation courses for pulmonary (lungs and airways) recovery.
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Nov 2007
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Stress incontinence
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Clinical Management and Treatment Education (CLIMATE)
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Stress incontinence means that urine leaks with cough or exertion. This is a preview of the CLIMATE treatment program for stress incontinence.
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Dec 2004
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Diabetes type 2
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Clinical Management and Treatment Education (CLIMATE)
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Type 2 diabetes is a gradual change in the ability to regulate sugar. This is a preview of the CLIMATE treatment program for diabetes type 2.
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Dec 2004
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COPD information pack
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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Information pack on COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). COPD is a long-term lung disease that reduces airflow in and out of the lungs, making it difficult to breathe.
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Nov 2004
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