 Have you heard about the Australian Physical Activity Guidelines? Most people have, but did you know that there are also physical activity guidelines for children as well? The guidelines The Australian government has made these guidelines because physical activity is an important part of growing up, growing healthy and setting up good habits. The physical activity guidelines for children 5-17 years of age are:
The benefits Just like in adults, physical activity in children provides physical health benefits such as: strong bones and muscles, lowers risk of disease, lower risk of developing unhealthy weight, allows for healthy growth, improves aerobic fitness and improves coordination and movement. Children participating in more physical activity also get lots of social, intellectual and psychological health benefits including:
The role model’s role Parents play an important role in a children's life to allow them to grow, learn and become adults themselves however parents are also very influential to their child's participation in physical activity. Allowing your child to participate in physical activity outside of school, allowing them to participate in team sports, not allowing them to spend too much time on computer screens or TV screens and encouraging them to be as active as they can be are all decisions that make a really big positive impact on your child's development.   Not only should you encourage and allow your child to participate in all types of different physical activities but you should participate in physical activity yourself or join in with your children. This sets a good example and helps to create healthy habits that continue with them into adulthood. What activities can I do with my kids? How about try the following activities with your children:
For further information visit:
https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2021/05/24-hour-movement-guidelines-children-and-young-people-5-to-17-years-brochure.pdf By, Izaac Boylan Accredited Exercise Physiologist
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 What does a total hip replacement involve? A total hip replacement is an operation that replaces damaged bone within the hip joint with prosthetic substitutes. The head or top of the thigh bone (femur) is replaced with a prosthetic head shaft and the socket of the hip joint where this head attaches is replaced with a synthetic bowl shaped surface. This promotes smooth movement between the thigh bone and pelvis and reduces pain or friction that may occur.  When might a total hip replacement be needed?
A total hip replacement may be advised when there has been a fracture of the femur head caused from a fall or possible condition. Osteoporosis is often a large contributor to the high incidence of hip fractures in elderly individuals, due to the decreased bone mineral density it causes. A total hip replacement may also be recommended when degeneration from arthritis has occurred and in the joint making movement painful. If an individual suffers from regular hip dislocations or dysplasia it may also be an appropriate form of treatment. What are some of the risks involved with a total hip replacement? Only 2-10% of those who have a total hip replacement will experience complications during or after the surgery, including;
Importance of exercise Pre-Operative Developing a good foundation of muscular strength and stability around the affected hip is crucial before undergoing surgery. This not only increases the level of strength around the hip post-surgery but also promotes, decreased time spent in hospital post-surgery, improved recovery time and function, lowered anxiety levels, increased self-confidence and an improved quality of life and psychological health. Post-Operative The main aim of post-operative rehabilitation is to regain range of movement, strength, function and stability in the hip joint to return to daily activities. The surgery causes decreases in gluteal and quadriceps strength which needs to be retrained to ensure they can complete functional movements as soon as possible. This enables patients to regain the independence and increases their own confidence in their ability to complete tasks pain free. By, Aleisha Michael Accredited Exercise Physiologist. |
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