CoreX is an advanced core conditioning class designed to take your core strength to the next level. Are you a runner or golfer, or play sport like tennis or soccer? Or looking for a new challenge? Then this class if for you! Using resistance tubes,we target not only the abdominals, but the legs, back and [...]
It is important to consider your health and nutrition both in the lead up to and recovering from major sporting events. With the City2Surf and the Blackmoreâs Sydney Running Festival coming up here are some top tips to help you make it through the day! In the week leading up: 1. Taper off your running [...]
Does your knee hurt when you run? Do you look at stairs or hills and hesitate knowing that pain is coming? Do you have an event coming up that youâd like to prepare for? You arenât alone. 1 in 4 people will experience ârunnerâs kneeâ at some point in their lives, and for those [...]
Some of lifeâs sweetest moments can proceed from watching your little one grow, develop and flourish into an active, healthy child. It is therefore undoubtedly concerning for a parent to realise that their child isnât developing their skills at the ânormalâ rate! If this sounds familiar to you click read more for information on gross [...]
Mastitis and blocked ducts can cause breastfeeding to become a painful experience. If a blocked milk duct is not treated early, it can lead to further inflammation, fever, joint pain and antibiotic use. Symptoms of mastitis can include: Redness, swelling and an area of hardness within the breast tissue Flu like symptoms â feeling hot [...]
Having read and watched our videos and articles over the past few weeks on knee and ankle injuries/prevention and the importance of glute and core stability you are now aware of some of the foundational exercises necessary to build the strength and stability needed for our next stage in training- Improving your JUMP and preventing [...]
This time of year marks the beginning of pre- season training for many sports. So now is the perfect time to build a good injury prevention program, to enable your best, injury free performance throughout the season! Although accidents happen and you can never guarantee an injury wonât occur, we do know that different sports [...]
Knee injuries and knee pain is one of the most common sports related complaints. Whether its an awkward twist playing soccer, or niggly pain from running, most knee injuries can be avoided! âAnatomy of the Knee The Knee joint is comprised of the tibia (shin bone) and Femur (thigh bone) and the Patella (knee cap). [...]
Dry needling is a technique used by physiotherapists to decrease the pain or dysfunction within your muscles. It is performed with a small filament needle (acupuncture needle) that is directed into a trigger point and removed. Read more about what it can do for you.... A trigger point (TP) is as very sensitive spot in [...]
Ankle injuries, specifically sprains, are among the most common injuries seen in netball and soccer due to the jumping, turning, twisting movements and explosive changes of direction involved in the sports. The ankle is a hinge joint that allows the foot to bend upwards and downwards. There is also a small amount of rotation in [...]
