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Artificial Intelligence explains balance to a young person
Imagine your body is like a video game character. For your character to stand up straight and not fall over while running, jumping, or even just standing, there are some secret powers at work. Let’s dive into these "powers"
How practice improves balance
Think of balance as learning to ride a bike. The first time you try, it feels wobbly and strange, and you might fall a few times (or on every attempt) .But the more you practice, the better you get at it. But why exactly? Here's how practice helps improve balance.
The Intricate Dance of Balance: How Our Body Systems Work Together
Balance might seem like a simple concept, but in reality, it's a complex coordination of multiple body systems working together. Balance is often referred to as our sixth sense (alongside touch, sight, hearing, smell and taste). Ever wondered how you manage to stay upright when walking on uneven ground or quickly adjust when you encounter an unexpected object? Let's break down the three unsung heroes that keep you standing tall.
Sleep and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often experience poorer sleep when compared to children with typical development. Hydrotherapy can be a beneficial form of exercise for young people with ASD
EVENT: StandUP for Autism 2021
Active Connections organised and hosted a community event - ‘StandUP for Autism’. The inaugural Gold Coast Stand Up for Autism Day took place at Budds Beach on Sunday 7 November 2021.
Diabetes Fact Sheet
If you have Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), or are prediabetic, exercise is a well-established and proven prevention, treatment and management strategy. Exercise should be an essential component of any diabetes management plan.
Surprising Benefits of Exercise
Have you ever been told about the benefits of exercise for mental illness, reducing brain shrinkage and dementia risk, reducing cancer risk and improving treatment outcomes, or even benefiting your back pocket and the economy?
What is Clinical Exercise Physiology?
Clinical exercise physiology is delivered by accredited exercise physiologists who specialise in clinical exercise interventions for people with a broad range of health issues