Understanding the Psoas Muscle: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Discover the psoas muscle’s role in movement, posture, and health. Learn how it affects flexibility and pain, plus tips to keep it strong and balanced.
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Surfing Injury Prevention: Riding the Wave Safely
Early morning wake-ups, waves lapping at the shores, and a few fellow wetsuit-clad beachgoers to share a nod and smile with as you venture out onto the sand. This is the bliss of the beloved surfing lifestyle on the Central Coast. From tranquil morning cruises to exhilarating competitions, surfing is a sport unmatched by any […]
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What is Jumper’s Knee and How Do You Treat It?
With basketball becoming more and more popular, basketball related injuries are increasingly seen in the clinic. Knee injuries are most commonly presented to our clinic as a result of basketball, in particular a condition called patellar tendinopathy. Commonly referred to as ‘Jumper’s Knee’, this condition is an overload injury which presents following an increase in […]
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Returning to the Snow NSW – Injury Prevention Tips and Warm Ups
The winter season is well and truly upon us here on the Central Coast which means it’s time for our return to the snow! Are you returning to snow in NSW? Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic your physical and mental preparation for the winter season is probably below par. Maybe you haven’t been exercising […]
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Basketball pre-activation program
Neuromuscular programs are gaining more and more momentum as great injury prevention tools as well as performance enhancement strategies. We’ve particularly seen this in football, with the FIFA 11+ program used for injury prevention with significant reduction rates in both male and female football players. This is particularly seen in those injuries that are thought […]
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Common Cricket Injuries and How to Avoid Them
With the cricket season in full swing, it’s crucial for players at all levels to understand common cricket injuries, how they occur, and the best ways to prevent and treat them. At Coast Sport, our physiotherapists have years of experience handling common sporting injuries, including those frequently encountered in cricket, ranging from acute incidents on […]
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Injury prevention for trail running
icon Unlike road running, trail running brings with it a new array of injuries and complaints due to its challenging terrains and uneven surfaces. Common injuries we see in trail runners include: Ankle Sprains Cuts and grazes Calf cramping Hip flexor and adductor (groin pain) How do we avoid these? Preparation is key. Implement a […]
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Basketball injuries and how to prevent them
With the basketball season well upon us, it is important to know what injuries you are most at risk of, and how you can prevent them.Being a fast-paced sport with lots of changes of direction and jump-like movements, as well as running, it is no shock that knee and ankle injuries are amongst the most […]
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Winter Sport and Cold Weather Warm Up
What an appropriate time of year to remind us all of the essential role that an effective warm up plays in performance and injury prevention. Performing an effective warm up program prior to playing sport reduces the risk of soft tissue injury and improves performance, in all conditions, not just cold weather! Purpose and effect […]
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