Cramps and Stitches
Pickle Me? Science has not found all the answers to the problems of cramps and stitches, however, well-trained, fuelled and hydrated athletes are at least risk of experiencing muscle cramps. How to reduce the risk of a cramp: 1. TRAIN Cramps are less common in athletes who are well trained and conditioned for the event […]
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Fueling our little ones
As our winter sport seasons have kicked off parents have asked me what are the best foods to feed their kids on game day. Here are some key points! Pre-Game You should start drinking water as soon as you wake up on game day. Clear urine is a good indicator you are properly hydrated! Pre […]
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Basketball Championship Preparations
After recently returning from the Basketball Australia National Junior Championships in Bendigo with the NSW Under 20 Men team, Sports Physiotherapist Matt Cranney has some pointers for keeping your body in check and getting through the week smoothly. Often, it’s the little things or the 1%ers that help secure the championship! Managing your health during […]
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5 reasons why swimmers should practice Pilates
A swimmer’s training generally focuses on global movements that mostly work superficial muscles. Pilates however focuses on deep stabilising muscles that support and control joints. These include the deep abdominals (transversus abdominis), pelvic floor muscles, deep muscles approximating the spine (multifidus) and deep hip rotators. Without this internal stability system, global muscle groups must work […]
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Top Tips for Performance Nutrition
While competing in your chosen sport on the Central Coast, be it football, tennis, swimming or triathlons, it’s handy to have a nice succinct list of top tips for nutrition and sports performance! Check out the list below that our very own Accredited Sports Dietitian Jo Allan has prepared! 1. Come back to earthChoose whole […]
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Coast Sport supporting the Australian Swim Team
Media release – December 2016 Coast Sport supporting the Australian Swim Team LOCAL PHYSIO KEEPING AUSSIE SWIMMERS IN PEAK CONDITION TO SNARE MEDALS AT WORLD SHORT COURSE IN CANADA It may have been snowing in Windsor but the Australian Dolphins Swim team was on fire! The Australian Dolphins Swim Team kick started its […]
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