Did you know exercise changes your brain chemistry? A Tasmanian study has found that vigorous activity lowers levels of GFAP, a protein linked to dementia risk. This means that running, swimming, or any activity that gets you puffing could help keep your brain younger for longer.

Tendons love load—but only in the right amount. This guide explains how exercise prescription based on tendon strain can improve Achilles and patellar tendinopathy, with practical exercises, timelines, and tips for older adults in Canberra.

Discover how posture alignment in Canberra can be restored through mobility and core strength. Learn the latest research on diastasis recti, why mobility comes first, and how The Body Lab’s programs help you move better, reduce pain, and build lasting stability.

Ever feel like your desk is plotting against you? Poor workstation setups cause back pain, stiff necks, and endless discomfort. The fix? A few smart tweaks to your chair, desk, and daily habits. This guide breaks down the ideal ergonomic workstation setup—from sitting and standing desk posture to office chair ergonomics and healthy work habits. Plus, discover how our Canberra ergonomic workshops can help you fine-tune your setup and work without the aches.

If your first steps in the morning feel like walking on Lego or your arches ache after a day on your feet, we can help. At The Body Lab, we treat heel pain and foot problems with a movement-first approach that calms irritation, restores strength, and retrains how your feet move. Backed by current research—and taught by us to therapists nationwide—our programs build resilient, pain-free feet without the endless cycle of expensive orthotics.

Heel Pain Canberra: Why Movement Beats Expensive Orthotics

If your first steps in the morning feel like walking on Lego, you’re not alone. At The Body Lab, we treat heel pain with a movement-first approach that calms irritation, restores load tolerance, and keeps you off the endless orthotics treadmill. Backed by the latest research—and taught by us to therapists across Australia—our plan builds resilient feet that move better, not weaker.

Struggling with neck tension, back pain, or feeling like a human question mark? At The Body Lab Canberra, we specialise in posture and alignment. Discover how simple cues and evidence-based movement therapy can reset your stance, improve breathing, reduce pain, and keep you moving with ease.

Going on a walking holiday? Don’t let poor foot mechanics ruin your trip. Discover how to walk smarter (not harder) with these practical tips and a simple 4-week plan to get your feet travel-ready—no orthotics required.

A Sydney-based practitioner shares their experience at Riccardo’s Mastering Foot Mechanics workshop—an engaging, practical, and foot-nerdy day of learning that delivered real results with minimal reps.

Foot pain, poor balance, or stiff hips? It could be your arches. In this case study, we dive into Debbie’s journey from rigid feet and painful walking to feeling grounded and mobile—without relying on orthotics.

The Windlass Mechanism isn’t just a fancy term—it’s the foot’s built-in suspension system. This deep-dive explores the plantar fascia’s role during walking, how toe extension lifts the arch, and why failure of this mechanism leads to pain and dysfunction. We unpack passive, reverse, and active windlass mechanics and arm therapists with assessment and rehab strategies that work from the ground up—literally.

Swallowing isn’t just about food—it’s a full-body event. From the tongue and hyoid to ribcage and jaw, this blog explores how assessing your swallow can uncover muscular tension, postural compensation, and even help explain neck pain or restricted breathing. Perfect for manual therapists, movement pros, and curious humans alike, it’s time to stop ignoring your swallow and start assessing it.

Feeling stuffed up, foggy, or forever congested? This step-by-step sinus self-clearing guide gives you safe, science-backed techniques to reduce pressure, improve nasal breathing, and stop feeling like your head’s full of bricks. Includes pre-clearing tips with peppermint oil or Vicks, manual techniques for sinus release, and tips for long-term results—all from The Body Lab in Canberra.

Still relying on orthotics to “fix” your feet? Discover why Foot Mobilisation Therapy (FMT) is the smarter, longer-lasting alternative. We’ve laid it all out in a one-page printable you can stick on your clinic wall or hand out to clients. Because joints > generic inserts.

Marc came in strong — but bent. Years of lifting had left him with shoulder pain, postural imbalances, and the nagging sense that his body just wasn’t cooperating anymore. Cue our Advanced Biomechanical Assessment.

We didn’t just treat symptoms — we reprogrammed how his body moves. From gait analysis to pressure plate scans and full-body joint assessment, we uncovered the missing links. The result? Marc didn’t need more stretching or cueing… he needed each step to become the treatment.

Read how we rebuilt his movement from the ground up — and why it worked.

Got high arches and feeling off balance, in pain, or like your feet skipped shock-absorber school? Here’s exactly what we do at The Body Lab to assess, treat, and retrain your feet so they can hold their ground (literally). No fluff, just function—with a side of biomechanics.

High arches don’t just stay in the feet—they like to send invitations to your shins, knees, hips, and even your lower back. This blog explores how that elevated arch affects the entire kinetic chain and why your body may be shouting at you with pain, imbalance, or weird wear patterns on your sneakers. (Spoiler: it’s not because you walked past a mirror and startled yourself.)

High arches can look elegant—but they’re not always efficient. In this post, we explore why pes cavus feet often hurt more, absorb shock poorly, and put you at risk for sprains, stress fractures, and tendon issues. We cover what the science says, how to assess function, and the steps you can take to manage or improve high arch mechanics in the clinic or on your own.

This Canberra-tailored article shows how to prevent Dowager’s hump through smart ergonomics (proper desk and phone setup), nutrition (ACT-appropriate calcium and vitamin D sources), and lifestyle (weight-bearing exercises, smoking cessation). Discover local Canberra resources—like bone density scans and fall-prevention advice—to keep your thoracic spine healthy and upright for life. 3. Post #3: “Preventing & Managing Dowager’s Hump: Lifestyle, Diet, and Ergonomics”

Got a neck hump that won’t quit? You’re not alone. In this post, we break down proven ways to treat Dowager’s Hump (aka kyphosis) through posture correction, strengthening exercises, bracing, and mobility work. Let’s help your spine stand tall again.

In this Canberra-focused guide, learn what a Dowager’s hump (kyphosis) is, why poor posture—especially from sitting at a desk or using devices—can create that rounded‐back appearance, and how ACT residents can identify early signs. We cover postural vs. osteoporotic causes, common symptoms (rounded shoulders, fatigue, headaches), and when to consult a local Canberra physiotherapist or get bone‐density screening.

Heel pain might be common, but it doesn’t have to be your new normal. This blog outlines the most effective treatments in Canberra—from stretching and orthotics to shockwave therapy and Riccardo’s unique movement-based solutions at The Body Lab.