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Importance of Warm Ups

April News 2015 The Importance of doing a Warm-Up No matter how old the participants, never underestimate the importance of the warm-up or cool-down Warm-up activities should be incorporated into training and competition routines. The warm-up prepares the body for activity, as well as helping to prevent injury to muscles, which can be more susceptible to injury when cold. So as we come into winter the warm up is especially important. Parts to a warm up. The warm-up should incorporate…

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Correct Lifting Technique

March News 2015 Correct Lifting Technique Lifting injuries are a common cause of back pain. You can protect yourself against damage with good lifting technique, both at home and at work. When you lift, your spine is put under stress. Twisting or jerking while lifting and carrying can injure the small joints of the spine. The discs which separate the vertebrae (spinal bones) and the ligaments which hold the vertebrae together are also at risk. Lifting while bent forward will increase the…

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Keeping Active

February News 2015 Top 5 secrets to keeping active Are We Sitting Ducks? Today’s lifestyles are incredibly sedentary with more people working behind desk all day, driving to work and sitting on the couch. This trend has had a big impact on health related issues that are linked to sitting too much and not getting enough physical activity.The numbers don’t lie According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Australians are leading more sedentary lifestyles. The statistics have increased over…

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Injury Tips

November News 2014 Physio Tips with Aimee The First 72 Hours of your injury I've been competing in athletics since I was five and have had a number of injuries myself many involving the lower limb, including shin splints, inflamed fat pads of the knees and Achilles pain, just to name a few. It's imperative to listen to your body and to make sure you don't increase your training load to quickly and take the required rest breaks as indicated…

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Pilates

August 2014 Physio Tips with Rebecca Wait Pilates develops strength, flexibility, endurance, coordination, balance and good posture with a much lower chance of injury than other forms of exercise. What's great about Pilates? When our muscles are weak they make compensations for each other which then leads to instability and injury. Pilates is an exercise system that emphasises correct form and core strength. It encourages all of the muscles to work in synchronization with each other. Pilates heightens your body…

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Birth Classes Update

Additional Active Birth Class August - 21st (Thursday) at 7pm Are you an Expectant Mum? By popular demand we've got an additional active birth class coming up. Phone up to book your spot today. What's an Active Birth Class? Our Active Birth Classes are designed to educate both you and your partner, and any other person that you’ve chosen to support you through your labour. The classes aim to teach you about the range of active birth techniques and methods…

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Incontinence

July 2014 Physio Tips with Laura Baker - Incontinence Did you know that urinary incontinence affects up to 37% of women, and 13% of men? Did you know that 70% of people who experience urinary leakage do not seek treatment or advice? What is incontinence? Incontinence is when you experience any form of bladder or bowel leakage. It may happen when you run, cough, sneeze or rush to the toilet. This usually occurs due to a weakness in the pelvic…

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