According to research, there is great psychological and physical benefits for athletes who engage the services of regular massage therapy sessions as well as other stress-reducing activities. Here’s 5 reasons athletes should – and do – love massage therapy: An athlete, regardless if they are a developing athlete or an elite athlete, needs a quiet mind. We’ve all heard the cliché […]
Read More
Our latest blog is from our massage therapist Ali Redman. Massage therapy is the most common complementary treatment during the entire nine months of pregnancy as it can provide benefits to both mother and baby. Prenatal massage Various benefits can be experienced during prenatal massages, they include: Reducing edema (swelling) by activating the lymph […]
Read More
Exercise during and after pregnancy needs to be adapted to the physiological and physical changes of the new Mum. Exercise can offer a range of benefits for the Mum, namely: Prevention of conditions such as pelvic and back pain due to postural changes. Improving sleep and preventing insomnia that can occur especially in the 3rd Decreasing […]
Read More
The ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) is a thick ligament is located deep inside your knee joint that contributes heavily to the control of rotation at the knee joint. Control of knee rotation is essential in sports that require change of direction like football (soccer) and netball. The ACL has strong communication pathways with the brain […]
Read More
Jumpers Knee With basketball becoming more and more popular, basketball related injuries are increasingly seen in the clinic. Knee pain can be a common issue/injury that presents. Between 2005-2007, 14.7% of injuries sustained in US high school basketball competitions was to the knee (Borowski 2008), second only to the foot and ankle, at 39.7%. One […]
Read More
As the summer break draws to a close and we climb out of our post-holiday depression, for many, our minds turn toward the impending pre-season training for our respective winter sports. Whether you’re a professional amateur or an amateur professional, the approaching pre-season often brings with it a panicked realisation of under preparation, and many […]
Read More
Helping the Central Coast Feel Well, Move Well and Perform Well! 
