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Running injuries 101
Running has one of the largest participation rates and now even more people have taken to running with gyms and sports no longer an...
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Jun 22, 20203 min read


Stress is everywhere
Stress comes in all forms and the body does not discriminate. Stress creates a load on the body's systems. We often think of the load on...
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Jun 9, 20203 min read


Movement is Medicine
Movement is medicine! Dynamic movement or dynamic mobility is key to feeling good and functioning well. Mobility is your body's ability...
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May 26, 20202 min read


Working from home
Many people are now finding themselves working from home due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and changes to how workplaces are run. For...
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Mar 19, 20203 min read


Ankle sprain: 101
A sprained ankle is one of the most common sports injuries. They happen to people of all ages and physical levels. They happen when you...
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Mar 12, 20203 min read


Getting your kid school and life ready
School is back but it is not too late to ensure your child is set up appropriately to limit pain and prevent injuries. Appropriately...
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Mar 4, 20204 min read


Don't let the weather get in your way
Exercise needs to be a part of our regular schedule to maintain a healthy lifestyle and prevent many health problems. In summer,...
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Feb 11, 20203 min read


Strength training - you can do it too!
Strength training is for everyone. Whether it is lifting weights in the gym, doing Pilates, exercising at home, there is no one way to do...
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Dec 31, 20192 min read


Plantar Fascia Pain- be gone!
Feet are out foundation. Our feet support out body in standing and walking. Our feet are the first to absorb impact from landings. Out...
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Dec 3, 20193 min read


When it's more than a pain in the neck!
Headaches... we've all had one and they can really be debilitating. There are many causes of headaches. Three common causes are tension...
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Nov 21, 20193 min read


The Hamstring - don't be hamstrung
The hamstrings are a group of three muscles on the back of your thigh. Hamstring injuries are one of the most common injuries in sport....
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Nov 12, 20194 min read


Tendinopathy: the injury with the ever-changing name
For a long time we knew tendon pain as tendinitis and then it was tendinosis. Now we call it tendinopathy. It changed predominantly due...
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Oct 17, 20193 min read


Periodisation is for everyone
Periodisation is a common term used in the athletic populations, but it is important for us all. Periodisation is breaking down a...
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Oct 8, 20192 min read


Don't ignore the dreaded calf tear!
Calf strains and calf tears are one of the most common muscle injuries. They occur when you push the muscle beyond it's limits. Often you...
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Sep 26, 20193 min read


What's all the Stress about?
Stress fractures and stress related injuries of the bone are common, especially in repetitive sports such as running. 80-90% of stress...
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Sep 10, 20194 min read


What is Fascia?
You might have heard of your plantar fascia or your ITB (iliotibial band) but did you know that fascia is everywhere in your body. Fascia...
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Sep 1, 20193 min read


Recognising a Concussion
Concussion rates have increased by 60% in children in the last decade. A concussion is a disturbance of brain function rather than a...
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Aug 8, 20192 min read


Keep Kids Active and Injury Free
Physical activity and exercise are essential for the health and wellbeing of children. It supports their growth and development. It...
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Aug 1, 20193 min read


The ACL
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of four knee ligaments. There are two ligaments on either side of the knee (collateral...
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Jul 17, 20192 min read


Rotator Cuff Injury -
Pain arising around your shoulder can originate from your rotator cuff tendons. Your rotator cuff is made of four muscles and their...
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Jul 2, 20192 min read
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