06 Feb

Exercise of the Month – January 2017

Thanks to our newest Coast Sport team member Michael Torbica for preparing this exercise of the month. To book in with Michael and learn how to best perform the arabesque, call us on 4356 2588 or use the book online button below! Book an appointment online

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02 Jan

Top New Year’s Health and Fitness Resolutions for 2017

Feel well, move well, perform well in 2017 The team at Coast Sport hopes that you had an enjoyable break over Christmas and welcomed the new year in style. As we start the year, many of you have decided, or are in the process of deciding on what resolutions to make for 2017. Whether you […]

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19 Dec

Exercise of the Month – December 2016

PALLOF PRESS Rotational movements are integral to many of the sports enjoyed by people on the Central Coast. From tennis to surfing to football, the Pallof Press can help you improve your rotational control. This is a great exercise for stability of hips, pelvis and spine and working on the slings of muscles that work […]

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19 Nov

Myofascial Cupping, what is it?

Myofascial Cupping is a form of remedial massage treatment combining and using Myofascial Release Therapy and Trigger Point Therapy. How does it work? Using glass or silicone cups, they are placed on the skin, creating a slightly pressurised seal drawing up superficial muscle into the cup stimulating the circulation of blood, breaking up adhesion’s, and creating a pathway for toxins to be drawn out of the […]

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22 Jul

Yoga in Winter

6 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD DO YOGA IN WINTER   Yoga is a practice for all seasons and all weather conditions. Why wait till summer, do something that’s good for your health and wellbeing NOW! People have a tendency to go into hibernation mode in winter, they give up their sport and other forms of exercise, […]

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20 Jul

5 reasons why athletes should love massage!

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 […]

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11 Jul

Pregnancy and Massage

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 […]

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04 Jun

Antenatal and Postnatal Care

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 […]

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29 Apr

ACL Injury Prevention in Women’s Football (Soccer)

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 […]

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22 Mar

Knee pain and basketball

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 […]

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