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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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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Common Foot Problems for Women icon Your feet go through a lot every day, spending hours on your feet at work often in uncomfortable shoes. However even with all this work, excessive pain is not normal and could be a sign of underlying foot problems. Most foot problems are commonly triggered while wearing poor fitting […]
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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 […]
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icon What are chilblains and how are they caused? Chilblains are usually the result of an abnormal vascular reaction to cold stimuli. Chilblains occur at any age and the most common cause is re-warming the feet to quickly, causing rapid dilation of minor blood vessels. Signs and symptoms usually include itchiness and redness followed by […]
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Mortons Neuroma: Causes and treatment icon Mortons Neuroma is a common and painful condition due to the compression and tension of the plantar digital nerves just before they enter the toes. Most commonly seen in the 3rd and 4th toes, however does affect the 2nd and 3rd toes. Morton neuroma can presents with a sudden […]
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How to manage blisters icon Blisters are a common problem for athletes and active people and can cause significant pain depending on their size. Improper management can lead to further tearing of the skin tissue, infection, bleeding, and increased pain. However, learning to care and treat blisters can reduce pain and damage to the skin. […]
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Top 10 tips for preparing for a long walk or hike icon Whether you are a newbie to hiking and just getting started with local hikes, or preparing for your next big hike (Oxfam, or a mountain in the Himalayas anyone?), you need to be well prepared. Here are our top 10 tips for preparing […]
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Ashley Pernecker to compete in Canada icon Young aspiring Central Coast athlete, Ashley Pernecker has been selected to compete at the 2018 Track & Field Tour – Canada in July. At just 13 years of age, the pocket rocket is already an inspiration to many, juggling school and a heavy training schedule, she is one […]
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Dryland warm-up for swimming – Why it is important? icon A dry land warm-up for swimmer’s is something that is often talked about, but perhaps not taken seriously enough. Coast Sport and Australian Swim Team Physiotherapist Brett explains why swimmer’s need a dryland warm up in the video below. mC7NZ6bBfxg 700 400 Now that you […]
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