A cancer diagnosis changes life in an instant. Treatment can feel overwhelming, unpredictable, and exhausting — physically and emotionally. In the middle of all this, exercise can seem daunting, and many people wonder whether it’s safe or whether rest is the only option. The truth is that the right kind of exercise can support your body, your energy, and your sense of control throughout the cancer journey. The Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA) recommends that exer

If you’ve ever told yourself you’re “lazy,” “undisciplined,” or “just not an exercise person,” you’re not alone. In fact, most people who walk through our doors at Monaro Physio carry some version of that story. And almost every time, it’s not the truth. What looks like a personal flaw is usually the downstream effect of something much bigger — the social, cultural, and environmental conditions we grow up in. These are what we call the upstream determinants of health , and th

Living and working in the Snowy Mountains, I see every day how important it is to stay strong and steady on your feet. Whether you’re walking the trails around Cooma, or just keeping up with day‑to‑day life, good balance and leg strength make a huge difference. They’re also two of the most effective tools we have for preventing falls — something that becomes increasingly important as we get older. Why Falls Matter Falls are far more common than most people realise. In Austral

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