What’s all the high intensity hype about? The popularity of these type of programs on the Central Coast is on the rise for many reasons, for one it they can be modified for all fitness levels and special conditions such as diabetes and obesity. They are time effective and don’t require any specific equipment. They […]
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Whether you’re a recreational or a competitive surfer you want your body in top condition so you can spend as much time out in the waves as possible. Massage therapy concentrates on keeping your body in a flexible and pain-free state by increasing range of motion and assisting in recovery. Treatments focus on the muscles […]
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According to research, there is great psychological and physical benefits for athletes who engage the services of regular massage therapy sessions as well as other stress-reducing activities. Here’s 5 reasons athletes should – and do – love massage therapy: An athlete, regardless if they are a developing athlete or an elite athlete, needs a quiet mind. We’ve all heard the cliché […]
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Our latest blog is from our massage therapist Ali Redman. Massage therapy is the most common complementary treatment during the entire nine months of pregnancy as it can provide benefits to both mother and baby. Prenatal massage Various benefits can be experienced during prenatal massages, they include: Reducing edema (swelling) by activating the lymph […]
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Previous studies have shown how physical activity has been associated with lower risk of heart disease but the association with risk of Cancer has not been specifically investigated until recently. The latest study of 1.44 million adults published in JAMA Internal medicine showed that leisure time physical activity of moderate to vigorous intensity was associated […]
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Exercise during and after pregnancy needs to be adapted to the physiological and physical changes of the new Mum. Exercise can offer a range of benefits for the Mum, namely: Prevention of conditions such as pelvic and back pain due to postural changes. Improving sleep and preventing insomnia that can occur especially in the 3rd Decreasing […]
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What an appropriate time of year to remind us all of the essential role that an effective warm up plays in performance and injury prevention. Performing an effective warm up program prior to playing sport reduces the risk of soft tissue injury and improves performance, in all conditions, not just cold weather! Purpose and effect […]
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Jumpers Knee With basketball becoming more and more popular, basketball related injuries are increasingly seen in the clinic. Knee pain can be a common issue/injury that presents. Between 2005-2007, 14.7% of injuries sustained in US high school basketball competitions was to the knee (Borowski 2008), second only to the foot and ankle, at 39.7%. One […]
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Respiratory dysfunction in Swimmers …It’s bubble, bubble, breath, right…? Competitive swimming training and racing places a huge demand on the respiratory system to deliver oxygen to the blood so it can be transported to the working muscles, and to remove carbon dioxide waste from our lungs at a rate that allows us to perform competitively. […]
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