Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a form of nerve entrapment in the ankle. This happens when pressure is placed on the posterior tibial nerve as it passes through the tarsal tunnel at the ankle. Some of the causes for the compression of this nerve include inflammation of surrounding tissues, space occupying lesions like ganglion cysts, stretch […]
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal condition affecting up to 18% of women. PCOS can manifest in a range of symptoms including irregular periods or complete loss of your period, infertility, excessive facial hair growth, scalp hair loss and acne. PCOS has also been reported to be associated with obesity, insulin resistance, […]
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icon Did you know that among all the types of squats out there, some types might be better for you than other types? Everyone is different, meaning one type of squat may work better for you than others. Before we get started, it’s important to note that one type of squat is not better than […]
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icon For a junior athlete to perform their best, eating patterns should be considered for their exercise participation while also meeting their requirements for growth and development. Food and fluid consumed by athletes of all ages can have a big impact on their ability to train, compete and recover and while nutritional needs vary from […]
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icon With the Australian A-League season coming to an end, it means for the majority of us the football (soccer) season is only beginning. Nutrition is not only important to how we play throughout football games and training sessions, but also to reduce our chance of illness or injury throughout the season for consistent high […]
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When it comes to eating for diabetes, the basics are following a balanced and varied diet eating from all five core food groups, that is; vegetables, fruits, breads and cereals, dairy and alternatives and meat and alternatives. Before going through important dietary factors it is important to understand the condition. Diabetes is a chronic condition […]
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icon The work week tends to be jam packed with not only work, but domestic duties, looking after family, commuting, exercise and trying to find to relax, which can be hard at the best of times. This can make it hard to find the time to make lunches of a morning, which sometimes leads to […]
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icon Quite a few swimmers have some time out of the pool following nationals. This is a well-deserved and much needed break and part of freshening up and getting ready for the next season. However, swimmers and coaches must consider: Swimmers most common injury is to the shoulder, and most of the time involves the […]
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Are you not making progress with your resistance training? icon Training places stress on your body. But what happens when your body adapts to this load? Doing the same resistance training regime every time you head in to the gym will eventually lead to a plateau. As will not increasing the weights you lift over […]
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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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