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Losing Weight on Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro? Why Exercise Isn’t Optional

New research shows activity drops on GLP-1/GIP medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro. Learn why exercise matters more than ever, and how to protect your muscle...

Same Injury, Different Month? How to Break the Niggle Cycle

Same injury keeps flaring up? Rest alone won't fix it. Learn why a graded strength program from an Exercise Physiologist actually breaks the cycle...

Who Is Exercise Physiology Actually For? More People Than You’d Think

When you hear the words Exercise Physiologist, what comes to mind? Perhaps someone recovering from an injury, managing a chronic health condition or working on their strength and balance as they get...

Osteoporosis Exercise Clare: Why Walking Isn’t Enough

Walking and gardening won't build bone density. Osteoporosis exercise in Clare needs progressive resistance training. Discover how our Onero program can help...

You’re Not Being Dramatic: Why Moving Feels Scary When You’re in Pain

Avoiding any particular movement? Or moving a specific joint? We hear it almost every day; Whether it's a sore knee, an aching back, arthritis, or a shoulder that's never quite been the same, many...

What To Expect When Attending Your First Exercise Physiology Appointment

Starting something new, especially when it comes to exercise and your health, can feel a little overwhelming. At Optimum, we aim for your initial appointment to feel welcoming and the focus is placed...

Burra, We’re Here: Exercise Physiology Now Consulting Locally

We're excited to share some news: Optimum Exercise Physiology is back consulting in Burra! If that sounds like déjà vu, you're not wrong. We ran services in Burra before, and had to pause when...

Living Well With COPD: How Exercise Can Help You Breathe Easier

Diagnosed with COPD? Here's how tailored exercise can reduce breathlessness and improve your quality of life — from our Clare Valley AEP team...

What Is an Exercise Physiologist? A Clare Valley Guide to Who We Help & How

If you've never heard of exercise physiology, you're not alone. It's one of the newest allied health professions, and even in bigger cities it gets confused with physiotherapy, personal training, or...