04 Dec

Physio tips for surviving a long haul flight

icon It’s well a truly holiday season, with many people getting ready to jet off over the Christmas holidays. Enduring long haul flights are often the worst part of a holiday, so we thought we would put together our top tips for keeping your body in good condition during long haul flights. Before your flight […]

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04 Dec

Why glutes are the king of the swing!

Why are your glutes important in golf swing? icon The gluteal muscles are the largest muscle group in the body comprising of glute medius, glute minimus and glute maximus. They are the king of the swing because they are responsible for good posture, transferring energy and protecting the spine. The reason they are so important […]

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14 Nov

High ankle sprain – syndesmosis injury

icon High ankle sprains are less common than lateral ankle sprains, but generally are more serious and require a longer recovery. They occur to the ligaments above the ankle which connect the two bones of the lower leg: the tibia and fibula. The tibia and fibula are held together by the syndesmosis membrane as well […]

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13 Nov

Fungal Nails – Why you should see a Podiatrist!

Fungal Nails (Onychomycosis) icon Onychomycosis is most commonly referred to as a fungal nail infection, and is very common in both toe and fingernails. This condition is most common in people aged over 60. Fungal infections cause the nail to discolour, thicken, crumble and split. Often the fungal nail infection are just a cosmetic concern […]

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13 Nov

Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylalgia)

What is it? Lateral epicondylalgia, also known as as tennis elbow, is a pain syndrome that occurs to the muscles of the forearm that extend the wrist and fingers. Commonly the site is the lateral epicondyle, which is the bony prominence on the outside of the elbow. As the name suggests, it is common in […]

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13 Nov

Do you sit at a desk all day?

icon A large percentage of the population works at a desk, and although this may seem like a job that won’t be too taxing on your body, it can actually cause many physical problems. Problems that can commonly occur in those who work at a desk all day include low back pain, neck pain and […]

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12 Nov

Static and dynamic stretching: What’s the difference?

Stretching is a fundamental part of fitness routines worldwide enhancing flexibility and enhances flexibility. When it comes to stretching, the two most common types — static and dynamic stretching — serve distinct purposes and are recommended at different times during your exercise routine.  Static stretching is often reserved for cooling down, helping muscles relax after […]

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05 Nov

Athlete focus: Bradley Woodward

Get up close and personal with Coast Sport Ambassador Bradley Woodward icon Central Coast born and bred swimming sensation, Bradley Woodward, has recently joined the growing stable of local talent as part of the Coast Sport Ambassador Program. At just 20 years of age, the Commonwealth Games medallist is gearing up to perform on the […]

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05 Nov

Carbohydrate loading for a half marathon

icon The Central Coast half marathon (21.1km) coming up on Sunday the 25th of November. During a half marathon, there is a high reliance on the aerobic energy system however, efforts are also required for hills and/or sprint finishes so being fuelled to push through the 21.1km event will require both effective physical and nutritional […]

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29 Oct

Illiotibial band (ITB) syndrome

icon What is it? Iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome is an overuse injury of the fascia (connective tissue) that runs along the outer thigh from the pelvis to the top of the tibia, crossing both the hip and knee joints. The role of the ITB is to work with its associated muscles to stabilise the leg […]

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