Field hockey – Common foot problems icon Field hockey requires a combination of speed, endurance and agility. Players are continuously changing speed and direction at a moments notice. The nature of the game as well as the hard surfaces it is often played on cause a much higher force being placed through your lower limbs. […]
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2018 Pan Pacific Para Swimming Championships icon Coast Sport Director and Physiotherapist, Brett Doring is currently in sunny Cairns looking after the Australian Para Swim Team in the lead up to Pan Pacific Para Swimming Championships being held from 9th-13th August. With 35 of our best para swimmers representing Australia on home soil in Far […]
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At Coast Sport we are understand the demands of pointe on young dancers. It requires a large amount of strength, mobility and technique. A pre-pointe assessment is a necessary step when looking to go on pointe. It will reduce your risk of injury and ensure you progress to pointe in the safest way possible. A […]
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How to prevent falls icon Falls are extremely common in the elderly and are a major cause of injury. Approximately 28-35% of people aged 65 and over fall each year, increasing to 32-42% for those over 70 years of age. Falls are the underlying cause of 50% of injury related hospitalisations among people aged 65 […]
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Get up close and personal with Coast Sport Ambassador – Nicola McDermott icon Learn more about Commonwealth Games Bronze medallist and local high jumping star, Nicola McDermott as she shares intimate insights with us on what it takes to train and perform at an elite level and what she is hoping to achieve on her […]
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Foot problems in golf icon A full round of golf can often add up to a 6.5 to 8 kilometer workout, which can cause some discomfort and pain in your feet. Painful and tired feet can affect your timing and balance enough to have a large impact on your swing, which can be reflected on […]
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Severs Disease icon Severs disease is also known as calcaneal apophysitis. It is an extremely common condition in children, and it can be very painful and limit the child’s ability to run and play. As a child grows the calcaneus (Heel) can grow faster than the surrounding soft tissue, causing the Achilles tendon to be […]
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You’ve probably heard of warts before, but plantar warts are in a league of their own. These stubborn spots on the bottom of your feet can turn simple activities like walking into a real pain. Let’s dive into why these pesky growths appear and what you can do about them. Think of a plantar wart […]
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Our top tips for preparing for the slopes icon The winter snow season is well and truly upon us, and travellers are getting ready to hit the slopes in the coming weeks. Coast Sport has put together our top tips for preparing for the slopes and staying healthy and injury free while you are there! […]
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Common Foot Problems for Women icon Your feet go through a lot every day, spending hours on your feet at work often in uncomfortable shoes. However even with all this work, excessive pain is not normal and could be a sign of underlying foot problems. Most foot problems are commonly triggered while wearing poor fitting […]
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