Achilles Tendinopathy icon Achilles tendinopathy, often termed ‘Achilles tendonitis’ refers to pain and dysfunction relating to the Achilles region. It is typically an overuse injury and is most common in those in running or jumping based sports, due to the repetitive nature of the actions. The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) […]
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Our top tips for preparing for the slopes icon The winter snow season is well and truly upon us, and travellers are getting ready to hit the slopes in the coming weeks. Coast Sport has put together our top tips for preparing for the slopes and staying healthy and injury free while you are there! […]
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icon Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries in netball players and can range in severity. Minor sprains may only take a week of rest and rehab, whereas more serious sprains can take much longer. The ankle accounts for 40% of netball injuries (Fong et al. 2007), due to the amount of jumping, […]
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icon The annual bay to bay running festival is coming upon us fast, in fact it’s only 3 weeks away! This year the event will take place on the 17th June and features a half marathon, 12km fun run and a 3km kids run. With the big day fast approaching, we thought we would answer […]
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Hamstring injuries and the Australian Football League (AFL) often go hand in hand, given the high-intensity nature of the sport. These injuries can sideline players, impacting team performance and individual careers. Understanding the intricacies of hamstring injuries—how they occur, are treated, and, most importantly, prevented—is crucial for anyone involved in AFL. With the right knowledge […]
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Preventing Basketball Injuries icon In part 1 of our basketball blog series, we talked about some of the most common injuries in basketball and the treatment options for them (if you missed it, you can check it out here). In part 2, we are going to discuss the prevention of injuries in basketball. You can’t […]
Read Moreicon intro A study by Zuckerman et al (2016) looked at the injuries sustained in National Collegiate Athletic Association men’s and women’s basketball, between 2009 and 2015, and aimed to look at number of injuries, type of injuries and cause of injuries in basketball. The study was of a large scale, and included 78 men’s […]
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Coast Sport Directors and head Physios taking care of our Aussie athletes icon Let the games begin! From 4th-15th April 2018, the Gold Coast will host the 21st Commonwealth Games (GC2018). Welcoming more than 6,600 athletes and team officials from 71 Commonwealth nations and territories, the Gold Coast will be in the spotlight as elite […]
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Coast Sport covering Crusaders for glory icon Coast Sport has been selected as the preferred Physiotherapy coverage provider for the Central Coast Crusaders. The local basketball club is very excited to have the leading local allied health services provider in their corner to provide premium sports coverage at training and home games for players across […]
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Supporting local surf life savers icon Avoca Beach Surf Life Saving Club are thrilled to have leading allied health services provider, Coast Sport on board to provide their elite competitors with pre-screenings, educational sessions, injury prevention and management support as well as onsite coverage at major carnivals. According to President of Avoca Beach SLSC, Garry […]
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