Virtual Medical Centre

Cardiac Exercise
Dr Andrew Maiorana discusses guidelines for exercising for patients with cardiovascular disease.

Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program
Professor Rod Underwood, Director of Education and Research at VMC, provides an introduction to VMC's Continuing Medical Education (CME) program.

Drug Trialling
Drug trials are designed to test new medications. Professor Roy Beran explains why a patient might want to participate, the criteria for suitable candidates, and the role of the Ethics Committee in...

Exercise and Activity
Being active and exercising is very important for health. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about the benefits of being fit, the three main types of exercise, and simple ways to keep to your exercise program.

Nutrition and bone health
More than half of Australian teenagers aren't receiving their daily calcium requirements. Professor Weaver discusses health problems associated with calcium deficiency and strategies for improving ...

Osteoporosis: Diet and Exercise
Speaking from experience: People with osteoporosis talk about simple ways they can help manage their condition, namely through diet and exercise.

Osteoporosis: Management
Speaking from experience: People with osteoporosis discuss the management of their condition, the role their health carers play, and the importance of being aware of falling.

Pregnancy and Exercise
For the most part, life goes on as normal during pregnancy, including being active. There are a few exceptions and a few things to think about. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about common sense, types of e...

Regular Exercise Can Reduce Arthritic Pain
One of the easiest and cheapest ways to reduce osteoarthritic pain is through regular exercise. This video demonstrates a variety of simple exercises that can be done at home.

Resistance Training
Resistance training is a form of exercise that involves pushing or pulling against some weight, including pull ups, chin ups and weight machines in the gym. It stimulates muscle growth and is very ...