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Research – Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being in Cancer Survivors

Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being in Cancer Survivors Research Thesis by L’shae Dib looking at ‘Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being in Cancer Survivors’. The research is being carried out in partial fulfillment of the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours). This research is supported in kind by La Trobe University. The following researchers from The School of Psychology and Health, Department of Psychology and Counselling at La Trobe University, Australia will be conducting the study: 1. Professor Carlene Wilson                  :   Chief Investigator 2. Doctor Gemma Skaczkowski             :   Assistant Researcher 3. Professor Pauleen Bennett                :   Assistant Researcher 4. Doctor Tiffani Howell                          :   Assistant Researcher 5. L'shae Dib  (honours candidate)        :   Student Researcher Survey Link - https://tinyurl.com/CancerPhysicalActivity What is the study about? It is a study looking at the level of physical activity that cancer survivors engage in and their overall psychological well-being. They aim to look at factors that influence physical activity, such a pet ownership or age. Survivorship care aims to enhance quality of life and emphasises “living well” after a cancer diagnosis. Physical activity is an important part of survivorship care, but we don’t know enough about how much cancer survivors are exercising or the impact this activity has on their well-being. This study explores these issues and may help us provide better care to cancer survivors in the future. Survey Link - https://tinyurl.com/CancerPhysicalActivity What will I be asked to do? If you want to take part in [...]

By |July 31st, 2019|Categories: Exercise Physiology|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments
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TAC Approved Exercise Physiologist

Exercise Physiology and TAC Patients To help you recover from your transport accident injuries the TAC will cover the cost of our allied health physical therapies that we have here at Moonee Valley Health and Fitness. The allied health and physical therapies we currently have at our clinic is Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology. Moonee Valley Health and Fitness is registered and approved by TAC to provide exercise physiology services. We charge no gap fees for our Exercise Physiology appointments for TAC approved patients. TAC pay the cost of your exercise physiology appointments when it is required as a result of a transport accident injury. Read more about our exercise physiologists and how we can help treat TAC patients https://www.mvfit.com.au/our-services/exercise-physiology/tac-patients/

By |July 24th, 2019|Categories: Exercise Physiology|0 Comments
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Prostate Cancer & Exercise Research

New weapon against prostate cancer Did you know everyday more than 45 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in Australia? Exercise is being teamed up with drug therapy to see if it can become a potent weapon against prostate cancer. EX-HEART trial Everyday more than 45 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in Australia. Baker Institute EX-HEART Trial Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) is a potent anti-cancer therapy that reduces prostate cancer mortality. However, ADT may increase the risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the impact of ADT on cardiovascular structure and function, as well as the impact of exercise training during ADT on cardiovascular structure and function. Participate in the trial with Baker Institute Who can participate? Men 40 years or older. Diagnosed with prostate cancer. Scheduled or within one-month of receiving ADT. Benefits of participation? Comprehensive cardiovascular screening including echocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and cardiopulmonary exercise test. 3-month best practice exercise intervention. Supervised by an accredited exercise physiologist who specialises in prostate cancer. Individualised exercise prescriptions. Small group exercise sessions. Delivered at one of four fitness centres around Melbourne. All screening and training is provided free of charge to participants. All participants will receive the exercise intervention with the control group offered a delayed intervention (wait list control). Contact Baker Institute if you are interested If you are interested in participating or would like further information, please contact Baker Institute: Ashley Bigaran T 03 8532 1108 E Ashley.Bigaran@baker.edu.au Contact Moonee Valley Health and Fitness Our Melbourne clinic is based at 378 Mount Alexander Road, Travancore [...]

By |April 18th, 2019|Categories: Exercise Physiology|Tags: , , , , , , , , |0 Comments
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Asthma Australia – PJ Day

PJ Day - Funding Asthma Research PJ Day is on again for 2019, so join in the fun. Lock in a date today, to host your PJ Day this Winter! PJ Day is Asthma Australia’s biggest national community fundraiser and raises essential funding for research and programs to help people with asthma. Your support may one day save a life! It was started in 2009 by Montanna, a young girl who was living with asthma and spent a lot of time in hospital and in her PJs. She had the idea of getting others at school to stay in their PJs too as a way to raise funds for asthma research. Montanna came to us at Asthma Australia with her idea in the hope of one day finding a cure and now we are celebrating our tenth year of PJ Day. Register now to host an event this Winter. It’s easy, it’s simple and remember your fundraising will go towards crucial asthma research and programs. PJ Day events can take place anywhere in Australia, on any day between 1 June – 31 August. For information about running a PJ Day event: www.asthmaaustralia.org.au/pjday How PJ Day Works Taking part in PJ Day is a fun and easy way to join the mission for a community free of asthma. Step 1: Register your PJ Day It's easy - go to the Asthma Australia website and register online and follow the prompts. They'll send you a registration pack with help and advice on running your PJ Day and some useful asthma information. Step 2: Promote your Event Once you've registered your PJ Day you can start sending out [...]

By |February 26th, 2019|Categories: Exercise Physiology|Tags: , , , , , , , |0 Comments
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Men’s Health Week 2018

Men’s Health Week - June 11th – 17th Men’s Health Week is a week for communities across Australia to promote the benefits of a healthy body and healthy mind in men and boys – and Moonee Valley Health and Fitness is encouraging all of Melbourne to inspire the men in their lives to move more. “An active lifestyle is the most powerful way for a man to remain healthy, so that everything they have worked hard for can be enjoyed for longer. We know that regular exercise is one of the most effective ways to reduce and manage many chronic conditions and improve mental health, and that’s what makes it so vital for a healthy body and a healthy mind,” explains Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Daniel Berkelmans. If you’re needing a hand with maintaining an active lifestyle, speak with an Accredited Exercise Scientist or Accredited Exercise Physiologist on how to get started with an exercise plan. This year’s theme “HEALTHY BODY – HEALTHY MIND: KEEPING THE BALANCE” explores the different ways men and boys are managing to keep healthy, physically and emotionally, in a busy and sometimes challenging world. #MensHealthWeek We want to motivate the men in our lives to include more physical activity into their daily schedules. With family and work life becoming more demanding, and the perceived pressure from society of maintaining masculinity, exercise can drop low on the list of priorities. However, as per the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare statistics, only an alarming two in five men are getting enough exercise. The health status of males is generally poorer than that of females. More males have accidents, die at every life stage and suffer from lifestyle-related health conditions than [...]

By |June 15th, 2018|Categories: Exercise Physiology|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments
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R U OK? 2017

R U Ok? Suicide Prevention 2017 R U OK? Day is an annual day in September (today, 14/9) dedicated to remind people to ask family, friends and colleagues the question, "R U OK?", in a meaningful way, because connecting regularly and meaningfully is one thing everyone can do to make a difference and even save lives. We have built a fantastic fitness community here at Moonee Valley Health and Fitness and we are proud to support R U OK? Day and promoting their cause. By encouraging meaningful conversations about mental health and wellbeing, R U OK? strives to create better connections among peers, helping to improve support networks for those who are struggling, and ultimately prevent suicide. How to start the conversation and ask R U OK? Often we don’t ask because we’re not sure how. These conversations can sometimes be difficult, so it’s important to learn some ways to approach the situation. The R U OK website (https://www.ruok.org.au/) provides detailed resources to guide you through the process, along with lots of great ideas for creating conversations at school and in the workplace. Exercise & Sport Science Australia (ESSA) - Mental Health Client focused exercise plan becomes crucial not just for the short-term benefits on mental health, but more importantly the long standing effect exercise has on overall mental health and wellness. Exercise, when provided suitably, and in a way that is specific and individual to the needs of the client is an excellent addition to other treatment for the ongoing journey towards good mental health. If you know of someone in your life who is wanting to commence exercise, but is suffering from some mental health challenges, or [...]

By |September 14th, 2017|Categories: Exercise Physiology|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments
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Diabetes Week 2017

Diabetes Week 2017 Diabetes Week is a great opportunity to raise awareness about all types of diabetes and how this condition affects Australians. This year, Diabetes Victoria and Exercise & Spots Science Australia (ESSA) have both launched digital awareness campaigns to coincide with National Diabetes Week 2017 (9-15 July). Diabetes Victoria - Our Invisible Condition Directed to all people affected by, or at risk of, diabetes. ESSA - Don’t Sugar Coat Diabetes Aims to raise awareness of risk factors leading to the development of diabetes. Diabetes Victoria - Our Invisible Condition Diabetes is an invisible condition that doesn’t discriminate. People with diabetes can affect all ages, genders and ethnicities. You cannot see if somebody has diabetes with around 1.7 million Australians living with diabetes. This includes over 1.2 million people registered with the National Diabetes Services Scheme, as well as an estimated 500,000 with undiagnosed type 2 diabetes. Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) - Don't Sugar Coat Diabetes Don't Sugar Coat Diabetes aims to educate the Australian public on how implementing exercise into their everyday life can reduce the risks of developing related chronic conditions, as well as make symptoms more manageable for those already diagnosed. One of the most effective ways to prevent and treat diabetes is through regular exercise. In general terms, exercise improves the body’s ability to regulate blood glucose. It is important for people to consult their health professional to learn more about exercising safely with diabetes and to find the dose that is right for them. Do You Know What Diabetes Is? Diabetes is a group of conditions in which there is too much glucose (sugar) in the blood. Glucose is the body’s main source of fuel or energy. [...]

By |July 10th, 2017|Categories: Exercise Physiology|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments
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Heart Week 2017

Heart Week 2017 - 30 Apr to 6 May This year Heart Week is 30 April to 6 May, and the focus is about the importance of diagnosing and treating high blood pressure. We want to encourage you and your friends / family / work colleague to talk to your local health and fitness professionals about blood pressure testing, what the results mean and what the next steps are in managing the results if they are high. The National Heart Foundation of Australia has released new hypertension guidelines that will give you the most up-to-date advice on the diagnosis and treatment of high blood pressure. Learn more about: How to keep your blood pressure down Learn what is hypertension Our Melbourne Exercise Physiology Clinic Exercise is Medicine in the Melbourne Community Moonee Valley Health and Fitness is an exercise physiology clinic in Melbourne that aims to promote exercise and movement in the local community. All our exercise professionals work closely with the medical community to help provide support with patients who have chronic diseases. Exercise is medicine, and our health professionals are proud to be members of EIM Network Have a question for our team? Book a consultation with a qualified Health Professional Starting an Exercise Program at MV Health and Fitness Starting an exercise program can sound like a daunting task, but it can be made easy by booking an initial consultation with one of our health and fitness professional and having our team guide you. Our Melbourne Clinic is set up in a private personal training studio, and has access to all the training equipment and rehabilitation tools need for [...]

By |May 1st, 2017|Categories: Exercise Physiology|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments
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High Blood Pressure and Exercise

Heart Week 2017 - 30 Apr to 6 May This year Heart Week is 30 April to 6 May, and the focus is about the importance of diagnosing and treating high blood pressure. We want to encourage you and your friends / family / work colleague to talk to your local health and fitness professionals about blood pressure testing, what the results mean and what the next steps are in managing the results if they are high. The National Heart Foundation of Australia has released new hypertension guidelines that will give you the most up-to-date advice on the diagnosis and treatment of high blood pressure. You won’t know you have high blood pressure until you have it checked. There are no signs and symptoms. The good news is that high blood pressure, or hypertension, can be controlled. High blood pressure, or hypertension, remains the leading risk factor for heart disease. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to a heart attack, stroke or kidney disease. Speak to your doctor or come into our clinic and speak with our Exercise Physiologist today about checking your blood pressure and keeping it heart-healthy. Why is my blood pressure measure important? Blood pressure is the pressure of blood on the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps it around the body. It naturally goes up and down all the time adjusting to the heart’s needs and what you’re doing. Your health professional takes your blood pressure to check it is at a normal healthy level. A blood pressure reading between 120/80mmHg to 139/89mmHg is in the normal to high normal range. If your readings are higher, you may be diagnosed with high blood pressure, or hypertension. This condition [...]

By |May 1st, 2017|Categories: Exercise Physiology|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments
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Chronic Disease Management for 2017

A CDM referral allows up to 5 Medicare-supported visits for Exercise Physiologists in a calendar year. People with any chronic condition may see an AEP one-on-one for private and individualised exercise testing, prescription counselling and support. How to organise a referral to see one of our Exercise Physiologists today. A Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDM) is coordinated with your local General Practitioner (GP) and practice nurses who plan and coordinate the health care of people with chronic or  complex medical conditions.  A CDM plan is for people who require a combination of health care services; from a GP and at least two other allied healthcare providers. A CDM referral allows up to 5 Medicare-supported visits to a range of allied health professionals, including Exercise Physiologists in a calendar year. Referrals can be faxed directly to our Melbourne clinic (Fax: 03 8692 6715) or can be submitted via our online referral system. You may also self-refer directly and pay “fee for service” consultation for individual services.  These are $88 for an initial 60 minute consultation and $80 per 45 minute review consultation.  Any out of pocket costs are claimable under private insurance extras cover. Email info@mvfit.com.au or phone 03 9996-0790 to make an appointment or find out more. Our Melbourne Exercise Physiology Clinic Exercise is Medicine in the Melbourne Community The role that Moonee Valley Health and Fitness has with EIM in the Melbourne community is to integrate physical activity as a standard in health care and to promote exercise and movement in the local community. All our exercise professionals work closely with the medical community to help provide support with patients who have chronic diseases. Exercise is a medicine and [...]

By |January 10th, 2017|Categories: Exercise Physiology|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments
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