Restart Exercise Physiology

21/01/2025

FOOT HEALTH WORKSHOP 🦶

Join Luke this coming Saturday the 25th January at 10am, at Restart HQ Goodlife Carseldine. This is a workshop for anyone wanting to overcome foot pain and improve foot performance!

Luke will cover:
• the importance of optimal toe alignment and big toe mobility,
• how to build a stronger more stable arch aside from your orthotics,
• exercises to improve foot and ankle stability for better balance, and
• the five Fs of what to look for when buying shoes that will support the natural shape and function of your foot.

Comment FOOT HEALTH to confirm your attendance 👊🏼

16/04/2024

THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME RECOVERY 🏌️‍♀️

Zoe recently came to Restart requiring support to get back to playing professional golf without shoulder and neck pain.

Having received a diagnosis of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (a condition in which there is compression of the nerves, arteries, or veins in the passageway from the lower neck to the armpit), Zoe was unable to play golf without pain and unsure where to turn next.

Whilst progress is ongoing, with Luke's guidance Zoe has made some positive strides which has allowed her to get back out on the greens ⛳ - all going well Zoe will be back on the WPGA soon!

Thank you Zoe 🙌🏼

11/04/2024

ZONE 2 TRAINING FOR THE WIN 🫀

Have you heard of zone 2 training?

Zone 2 training refers to a zone or intensity of aerobic training (largely determined by your heart rate when exercising) that is evidence-based to improve not only your fitness, but your prospects of living a long and healthful life.

Luke's latest blog delves into the important connection between healthspan and lifespan, and how zone 2 training can help you extend both!

Click the link below to get your head around the ins and outs of zone 2 training and why it's a MUST to add to your weekly exercise regime.

The gap between healthspan and lifespan has expanded over recent decades amongst Australians. Can zone 2 aerobic training help to address this?

26/03/2024

SLEEP AND WEIGHT LOSS 😴

Luke's latest blog delves into the importance of getting adequate sleep in achieving your ideal bodyweight.

If losing weight has been difficult for you, even with your nutrition and exercise practices on point, optimising your sleep could be the missing ingredient you’re seeking!

Is it a coincidence that decreases in average sleep duration in the last 50 years has coincided with an increased prevalence of obesity across the globe?

18/03/2024

TYPE 2 DIABETES REVERSAL 💊 ❌ 💪🏼 😀

Luke’s patient John has achieved some great wins over the course of his treatment to date with Restart. Perhaps the greatest win (aside from now being able to shop for clothes with confidence) is the reversal of his T2 Diabetes.

John no longer requires medication (plus the associated side-effects) as an intervention to lower his blood sugar levels!

Thank you John for your positive energy, willingness to take Luke’s recommendations on board, and of course your hard work 😅

If you would like to better manage your Diabetes, whether it be T1 or T2, contact Restart today on 1300 899 757. Like John, finding the right type of exercise for you and your wellness goals WILL have a guaranteed positive impact on your quality of life.

11/03/2024

https://restartexphys.com.au/services/my-aged-care/

HOME CARE SUPPORT 🏠

Are you over 65 years of age, or 50 years or older for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, and finding that you require some help performing daily tasks at home?

Is maintaining independence at home of great importance to you?

Whether it's via a My Aged Care approved Home Care Package (levels 1-4) or a Commonwealth Home Support Program, Restart can support you to be more active and physically capable, both at home and within the community.

If you, or an elderly loved one requires support to remain independent and at home for longer, contact Restart today on 1300 899 757. We can liaise with your existing Care Organisation to make the commencement process as smooth as possible!

To learn more on Restart's My Aged Care services, click the link below.

Are you over 65 years of age and finding that you require some help around the house? Would you like support in improving your ability to perform activities of daily living, such as carrying the shopping, gardening, or getting up from the ground? Is maintaining independence at home of great importan...

11/03/2024

https://restartexphys.com.au/blog/5-life-enhancing-benefits-of-nasal-breathing/

THE VAST BENEFITS OF 👃 BREATHING

"Of the 5,400 different species of mammals on the planet, humans are now the only ones to routinely have misaligned jaws, overbites, underbites, and crooked teeth."

The way we breathe can be linked to an extensive list of chronic diseases, from oral disorders noted above, to asthma and obstructive pulmonary disorders, to anxiety and ADHD.

But it's a part of our health that largely goes unnoticed - when did you last stop to check if you are more of a 👄 or a 👃 breather...?

Click the above link in our bio to learn 5 life enhancing benefits of nasal breathing - the importance of the way we breathe cannot be underestimated!

If night's interrupted by snoring and waking with a dry mouth is killing your vibe, making the switch from mouth to nasal breathing could be your saviour...

27/02/2024

NDIS NETWORKING 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽👋🏼

Last week Luke attended the Brisbane North Disability Network Meeting to meet and greet fellow service providers in the disability space.

Restart’s 2024 Big Hairy Audacious Goal is to support and assist 100 new NDIS participants to achieve their capacity-building health and wellness goals via fun, stimulating and personalised Exercise Physiology treatment.

Collaborating with like-minded is a must to achieve our goal and expand our reach to participants based local to our 3 Brisbane clinics.

Special thanks to Mandy Barker (pictured) from for inviting me along 🙏🏻

23/02/2024

POST-CAR ACCIDENT REHAB 💥 🚗

We recently supported Carol to return to pain-free life as part of her insurance claim rehabilitation following an unfortunate motor vehicle accident.

If back, neck and/or shoulder pain is impacting your quality of life, call Restart today on 1300 899 757 and make a start on your own personalised recovery plan.

12/02/2024

SLEEP AND PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE 💤

Are you one of the estimated 45% of the Western adult population that fails to obtain the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep each night?

Acute sleep loss is defined as achieving

Are you one of the estimated 45% of the Western adult population that fails to obtain the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep each night?

29/01/2024

3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF WHEN MOTIVATION IS LOST 🤷‍♂️ 🤷‍♀️

Our latest blog covers how to regain motivation to achieve your health and fitness goals.

If you've recently hit a sticky patch in terms of low motivation, or a results plateau has left you in a funk, it's important to check in on a few key questions to help get back on track.

Click the link in the bio to see Luke's 3 questions to ask yourself when motivation is lost. If you feel that further support is required, the team and I are just a call away on 1300 899 757.

If you feel yourself losing motivation as you navigate a lifestyle change or health-kick, know that this is very normal...

11/01/2024

LATERAL NECK ROLLER TECHNIQUE 🙌

If you are prone to a forward head carry, neck tension, headaches or loss of mental clarity or brain fog, give this movement a try!

How to perform:
1. Stand alongside a wall and place the roller against the side of your neck below your jaw.

2. Maintain a stance with feet under hips and knees slightly bent, exerting pressure on the roller with the outer leg.

3. Perform 4 rolls up and down, taking 30-60 seconds to pause on any sensitive areas.

4. Follow this with 4 shifts forward and backward.

5. Remember to practice deep breathing throughout the movement.

This self-myofascial engagement (SME) technique targets the muscle (myo) and surrounding fascia (fascial) to yield effective results. This will allow for greater freedom of movement, less tension both locally and in the surrounding areas, and improved function and well-being.

Shared with permission from Ian O'Dwyer of Feel SOMA