Your Wellness Nerd

30/03/2026

What you eat today shapes how you sleep tonight.

Research shows that higher fiber and greater plant diversity are linked to more deep and REM sleep, while processed foods and late, heavy meals affect sleep quality and heart rate.

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Discover how fiber, plant diversity, and meal timing directly impact your sleep quality and overnight heart rate. Learn practical tips from a major new stu

25/03/2026

Hamstring injuries spiked in the AFL over the weekend, and it's easy to blame changing game trends & intensity.

Here's why we often overlook the root cause of soft-tissue injuries, and why it's probably your back.

A physio’s perspective on rising AFL hamstring injuries. Learn the real causes, hidden risk factors, and why we might be missing the bigger picture.

24/03/2026

How Reliable and Repeatable is 1RM Strength Testing?

We look at a systematic review of 32 studies on 1RM test-retest reliability. Learn why your max strength test is trustworthy across exercises, ages, and ex

24/03/2026

Dr. Rhonda Patrick on Exercise, Fasting, Creatine, Omega-3 & the Metabolic Switch

Complete summary of Dr. Rhonda Patrick's Huberman Lab podcast episode: exercise routines, fasting for visceral fat, creatine for brain, omega-3s, inflammat

22/03/2026

Sever's Disease: Why "Growing Pains" Isn't Good Enough & How to Fix it

Heel pain in young athletes? Sever's disease isn't just 'growing pains'. A physio explains the real causes - ankle stiffness, foot alignment, hip tightness

20/03/2026

Diastasis Recti Research: Are Curl-Ups Safe to Do?

Research redefines Diastasis Recti rehab. Learn when curl-ups are safe to build strength and discover a powerful corrective exercise for immediate results.

17/03/2026

The Ultimate Guide to Ankle Dorsiflexion: 13 Mobility Exercises to Fix a Stiff Ankle

Stiff ankles holding you back? This Physio-created guide reveals 12 powerful ankle dorsiflexion exercises, including a hidden joint mobilisation that many

16/03/2026

11 signs your body is struggling with modern life.

Discover the interconnected symptoms, from lost mobility to chronic stress, and simple solutions to reclaim your natural function.

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A physio reveals 11 signs your body is struggling with modern life - from feet turning out to poor temperature tolerance - with quick fixes for each.

11/03/2026

BLOG: A 2024 scoping review of 15 studies shows deep squats are safe for knees - something we are slowly understanding intuitively.

Here's what you need to know and why:

A 2024 scoping review of 15 studies shows deep squats are safe for knees. A physio explains the science, debunks myths, and shares practical squat tips.

04/03/2026

Fix These Hidden Issues to Instantly Improve Rotator Cuff Pain

A Port Macquarie physio explains why rotator cuff tears are often a consequence of hidden restrictions - and shares 3 key exercises (upper back, internal r

01/03/2026

The True Cause of Pain & Injury: A Physio's Guide to Finding Root Causes

Tired of recurring injuries? A physiotherapist reveals why pain isn't random and provides a 5-step framework to identify the hidden root causes of your pai

25/02/2026

What to focus on if you’ve just hurt your back