07 Oct

Foot Health Problems – Arthritis

How can podiatry help?  Podiatry intervention in the initial stages of arthritis can slow down progression of bony deformities, with the use of an orthotic device and correct footwear we can encourage the foot and leg to function optimally and comfortably. If bony changes, areas of high pressure and restricted joints have already become an […]

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01 Oct

Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is a unique and debilitating shoulder pathology.  Characterised by severe stiffness, pain, and loss of range of motion, patients often report limitations that can persist for up to 3-5 years.  It is estimated that up to 5% of the population may experience frozen shoulder throughout their lifetime, with the incidence increasing […]

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05 Sep

Strength Training for Runners – Faster, Stronger, Longer

Are you a runner? Is strength training apart of your training regime? Strength training has been proven to benefit runners of all abilities. When strength training involves heavy resistance, explosive resistance and plyometric training, you have the capacity to improve your running economy, time trial performance and sprint speed across middle and long distances. What […]

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20 Aug

Feeling Fit for Finals?

Winter is almost over which means we are fast approaching finals fever. After enduring a long season this can be the hardest time for an athlete to both manage and limit physical and mental fatigue. Our team at Coast Sport have put forward a few ideas to help you maintain peak performance.   Nutrition What we […]

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29 Apr

Winter Sport Preparation

icon It’s almost winter sport season, which means it’s time to start preparing for the slopes. Ensure you are ready for your best snow season yet by staying injury free and moving well out on the slopes! Although fractures are by far the most common injury in winter sport (they account for up to 71% […]

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18 Apr

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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08 Apr

The relationship between lower body strength and sprint performance

icon Sprint performance is a vital aspect to many team and individual sports. The ability to sprint over short distances of 10-40m is a performance predictor for many sports. Several research studies have found that not only is lower body strength correlated with sprint performance but increases in lower body strength have a positive transfer […]

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01 Apr

Poor posture and how to fix it

So you have poor posture.. what can you do? icon Day to day life impacts your posture more than you think. Sitting at a desk for work, slouching in front of the TV or at a computer all impact our posture on a daily basis. We always notice other people’s posture, but are less likely […]

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25 Sep

Coast Sport supports Central Coast Half Marathon

icon On Sunday 25th November 2018 at Memorial Park, The Entrance, NSW, thousands of running enthusiasts will be lacing up their sneakers in preparation for the popular Central Coast Half Marathon and 10km Fun Run. Leading local allied health provider, Coast Sport, is thrilled to be supporting the event again in their quest to get […]

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06 Aug

Pre-Pointe Assessments

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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