06 Mar

Basketball pre-season: Common injuries and how to prevent them

icon With the basketball season well and truly upon us, it’s important to know the most common injuries and what you can do to prevent them to ensure you have the best season possible. Common Injuries Ankle sprains Lateral (outside) ankle sprains make up for 80% of ankle sprains and are caused by the ankle […]

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20 Feb

Coast Sport defying gravity to gain ultimate results for patients – AlterG

icon Coast Sport is excited to launch their new training and rehabilitation AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill. The popular local allied health provider is continually stepping it up for their patients to provide the most technologically advanced and clinically proven solutions on the Central Coast. AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmills® with patented Differential Air Pressure technology are leading the […]

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19 Feb

Understanding and Preventing Common Injuries in AFL

The Australian Football League (AFL) is, unsurprisingly, a sport that demands high physicality and endurance, exposing players to a significant risk of injuries. These injuries, varying in severity and type, can considerably affect an athlete’s career and performance.  Understanding the most common types of injuries, their causes, and prevention methods is vital for players, coaches, […]

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06 Feb

Top 5 Foot and Ankle problems to avoid this Cricket season!

icon Despite popular opinion, Cricket can be one of the most physically demanding sports you can play! The long periods spent out in the middle can push your body to its limits. Common foot and ankle conditions in Cricket: 1. Heel pain: Due to the high amount of force applied to the heel when the […]

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17 Dec

When an ankle sprain isn’t an ankle sprain

icon Ankle sprains make up the most common injury in sport and is often an injury see in the general population with injuries occurring at work and home. We often see these injuries in sports such as dancing, netball, basketball, rugby and football/soccer. Ankle sprains can just be that, a sprain of the ligaments on […]

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17 Dec

Aquatic Physiotherapy

icon What is Hydrotherapy? Hydrotherapy or aquatic physiotherapy is a great way to progress your rehab within a safe and comfortable environment. It is often a stepping stone to land-based activity and can be used in isolation or in conjunction with your physiotherapy rehab program. Exercising in a heated pool can have a myriad of […]

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17 Dec

Mythbusters: Diet myths broken down

Breaking down the myths icon There are many diet myths out there, the question is are they accurate? Do they work? Coast Sport Sports Dietitian Ali Redman discuses 5 common myths below. 1. Not eating after 7pm speeds up weight loss No matter when you eat, if you take in more energy (kilojoules/calories) than your […]

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17 Dec

Why you should get a pre-season screening

icon In the world of sport, Physiotherapists not only play a role in injury rehabilitation, but also in injury prevention and performance enhancement. Pre-season screenings are a vital tool in assessing an athlete before they begin training. We are looking to identify potential risks of injury and other factors which may impact your training and […]

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11 Dec

Top New Years resolutions and tips for sticking to them!

Health and fitness New Years resolutions and how to stick to them! icon Is your New Year’s resolution to start going to the gym or get fit? This is pretty common, but often people find it hard to stick too. Follow our tips and exercise your way to a healthier version of yourself in 2019! […]

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11 Dec

Touch football warm-up

Why is a good, structured warm-up important? Coast Sport Physiotherapist Tim has prepared a touch football warm-up that covers all of the bases. Check it out in the video below, and download the training program here. Book an appointment at Coast Sport by calling 4356 2588 or book online via the button below. Book an […]

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