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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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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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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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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Lower limb injuries in breaststroke swimmers part 3: injury prevention icon In Part II of this blog, we discussed the possible risk factors for breaststroke related lower limb injuries: 5) Range of Motion 6) Strength 7) Technique 8) Bone Structure To date, there has been no prospective research published investigating the efficacy of implementing injury […]
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icon Osgood Schlatter’s disease, medically known as tibial tuberosity apophysitis, is an overuse injury which occurs due to inflammation at the top of the tibia (shin bone) where the patella (kneecap) tendon attaches(tibial tuberosity growth plate). It most commonly occurs in children and adolescent athletes, and can be detrimental for sporting performance. Osgood Schlatter’s occurs […]
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The importance of sleep for recovery and performance icon Sleep affects the quality of training, due to its impacts on recovery. So, getting enough rest is an essential step in maintaining and improving performance. How does sleep affect recovery and performance? Basically, your body needs time to repair in your rest times between workouts. During […]
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icon With the Central Coast Half Marathon coming up on the 25th of November, it is important to make sure you know how to prepare your feet ahead of the race! Running long distances can cause many foot and ankle injuries – so ensuring you are prepared is vital! Here are our top tips! Footwear […]
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Ensuring you are warm and ready to run can often be over looked when heading out for a trail run. Below is a basic warmup that should help get you ready for what the trail throws at you. If you have had previous injuries, you may need to incorporate other specific exercises. This warmup will […]
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With the cricket season in full swing, it’s crucial for players at all levels to understand common cricket injuries, how they occur, and the best ways to prevent and treat them. At Coast Sport, our physiotherapists have years of experience handling common sporting injuries, including those frequently encountered in cricket, ranging from acute incidents on […]
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