29 Apr

Hamstring strains

icon Anatomy The hamstrings are made up of 3 muscles: biceps femoris (long and short head) laterally, and the semitendinosus and semimembranosus medially. Role of the hamstring The hamstrings act in flexing the knee and extending the hip. The hamstrings are very active during running, particularly in the late swing phase, and become more involved […]

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18 Mar

Common running injuries

icon Most runners are used to having something wrong when they run – some sort of niggle or pain that is just there. Often these may be nothing, or they could turn into something more. Running is a great form of exercise but can be tough on your body and, there is no shortage of […]

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20 Feb

Coast Sport defying gravity to gain ultimate results for patients – AlterG

icon Coast Sport is excited to launch their new training and rehabilitation AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill. The popular local allied health provider is continually stepping it up for their patients to provide the most technologically advanced and clinically proven solutions on the Central Coast. AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmills® with patented Differential Air Pressure technology are leading the […]

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17 Dec

Why you should get a pre-season screening

icon In the world of sport, Physiotherapists not only play a role in injury rehabilitation, but also in injury prevention and performance enhancement. Pre-season screenings are a vital tool in assessing an athlete before they begin training. We are looking to identify potential risks of injury and other factors which may impact your training and […]

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11 Dec

Top New Years resolutions and tips for sticking to them!

Health and fitness New Years resolutions and how to stick to them! icon Is your New Year’s resolution to start going to the gym or get fit? This is pretty common, but often people find it hard to stick too. Follow our tips and exercise your way to a healthier version of yourself in 2019! […]

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14 Nov

High ankle sprain – syndesmosis injury

icon High ankle sprains are less common than lateral ankle sprains, but generally are more serious and require a longer recovery. They occur to the ligaments above the ankle which connect the two bones of the lower leg: the tibia and fibula. The tibia and fibula are held together by the syndesmosis membrane as well […]

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05 Nov

Carbohydrate loading for a half marathon

icon The Central Coast half marathon (21.1km) coming up on Sunday the 25th of November. During a half marathon, there is a high reliance on the aerobic energy system however, efforts are also required for hills and/or sprint finishes so being fuelled to push through the 21.1km event will require both effective physical and nutritional […]

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29 Oct

Illiotibial band (ITB) syndrome

icon What is it? Iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome is an overuse injury of the fascia (connective tissue) that runs along the outer thigh from the pelvis to the top of the tibia, crossing both the hip and knee joints. The role of the ITB is to work with its associated muscles to stabilise the leg […]

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22 Oct

Osgood Schlatter’s

icon Osgood Schlatter’s disease, medically known as tibial tuberosity apophysitis, is an overuse injury which occurs due to inflammation at the top of the tibia (shin bone) where the patella (kneecap) tendon attaches(tibial tuberosity growth plate). It most commonly occurs in children and adolescent athletes, and can be detrimental for sporting performance. Osgood Schlatter’s occurs […]

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15 Oct

What is delayed onset muscle soreness?

icon What is it? Delayed onset muscle soreness, often referred to as ‘DOMS’ can be simply described as muscle pain related to exercise. It often occurs following excessive exercise, and presents as a dull, aching pain in a muscle or muscle group (that you would have targeted or used in a training session), generally between […]

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