Do you know how to 'thumbs up'? (Thumb and wrist injuries)
Ok, everyone knows how to give a thumbs up, but do you REALLY know how to give a thumbs up? To do this we need to focus on the Abductor Pollicus Longus, a muscle of the forearm. This muscle gives us...
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5 Tips to Help You Hike Without Pain
Tim has recently returned home after spending a week trekking in the Sumatran jungle and has come up with 5 tips for preventing pains and getting the most out your trek/ hike. 1. Planning This is probably the most...
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5 Simple Exercises to Improve Your Trail Running
Do want to improve your trail running? Our resident Exercise Physiologist, Tim, takes you through 5 simple exercises and strategies to get you performing your best when conquering the trails. Triple Flexion Learn and become strong in a position of...
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Safe Exercise During Pregnancy
During the early 1900s, there was no such thing as exercising during pregnancy. Women were kept in a state of confinement with prolonged bed rest being advocated. Fast forward 120 years and times have changed in regards to our belief...
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The Dancer’s Hip
A dancer’s hip is required to go through extreme ranges of motion. In order to achieve this, the hip must have adequate strength and control to allow these positions without discomfort or injury. Furthermore, these positions are expected from a...
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The best office stretches!
There is an increasing proportion of the population that find themselves in a predominantly sedentary job position which can involve many hours spent sitting an office desk. Our bodies are designed for movement and inactivity due to prolonged sitting can...
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Experiencing pain from netball?
As the number one sport for females in Australia, netball is a fast paced game that is great for teamwork, fitness and friendship. Unfortunately, sometimes playing netball comes with the risk of injuries. The three main reasons you might be...
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6 tips to Eliminate Headaches!
Most of us will experience a headache at some point in our life. For some, it is a rare event that lasts only momentarily. For others, it can be a regular occurrence that can affect day-to-day function and quality of...
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