With summer fast approaching, Australia’s swimming season is about to get into full swing! Do you complete a warm up prior to getting in the pool or ocean? A prescribed warm up is essential to decrease the likelihood of injury, especially due to the utilisation of large muscle groups when swimming. It allows for increased […]
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Book in with one of our Physiotherapists to learn more about rotator cuff related shoulder pain! Book an appointment online!
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If you do succumb to the heat, what should you do? Heat cramps, dizziness and fainting, heat exhaustion and heat stroke can all be caused by dehydration. If any of the above do occur, it is important that the activity is ceased and you move to q cool, quiet place. Increase your fluid intake and […]
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The winter sports season has well and truly passed. Now we have had that time to rest and recover, we need to start looking at offseason conditioning. The offseason is often undervalued and neglected which becomes concerning given its integral role in the athlete’s development.
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icon Medial tibial stress syndrome, more commonly known as shin splints, is a common complaint, particularly among those who are involved in running or running based sports. Shin splints are characterised by pain along the front or side of the shin, and can be a huge burden. Common causes Common causes of shin splints normally […]
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How to prepare for a big event and avoid injury icon Have you trained hard for more than half the year only to wind up with a niggling injury only a few days out from your big event? You are not alone and this is not uncommon. As we prepare our bodies to perform at […]
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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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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 […]
Read MoreLower 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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