11 Aug

Tradies National Health Month

It’s August, which means it’s Tradies National Health Monthh! Trade occupations hold a high level of risk due to the physically demanding nature of the work and dangerous environment in which they take place, with tradies accounting for 3 in 5 workplace injuries. It is important to remember that your health and wellbeing is the […]

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25 Feb

Can’t find the time to workout? TABATA!

If you think Tabata could be for you, or you want to find out more, give us a call in clinic today, or book an appointment via the button below! Book an appointment online!

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13 Feb

Avoiding Heat Stress

Nutrition also plays a vital role to help reduce the impact of heat stress on our health and sports performance. Our bodies are all different, so there is never a “one size fits all” nutrition and hydration strategy. For example, we all sweat at different rates, and the ability to access and tolerate fluid varies […]

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30 Jan

Healthy Foods to add to the Lunchbox!

Need more ideas about healthy foods to add to the kids lunchboxes, or need food ideas for children with specific conditions such as Diabetes or Coeliac? Book in with Coast Sport Dietitian Jo Allan today by clicking the button below!   Book an appointment online!  

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21 Jan

I’ve dislocated my finger, what now, and when can I play again?

During your rehabilitation your hand therapist will guide you through appropriate drills and training sessions to ensure you are appropriately conditioned to play and game like conditions. Training and games will likely be completed with taping or splinting for the first 6-12 months after injury to further reduce your risk of recurrent dislocation.  If you […]

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30 Dec

Thoracic Rotation and Why It’s Important!

Do you have difficulty lifting your arms over head? Have trouble moving your neck? Have soreness throwing a ball? Can’t swim as fast as you previously could?  All these activities can be affected and limited by a lack of thoracic rotation. We want a mobile thoracic spine, particularly for rotation and in turn, extension. If […]

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16 Dec

Increase Strength and Muscle Size through Training Specificity

WANTING INCREASES IN STRENGTH OR GROWTH OR BOTH? Want to get stronger but unsure of how many sets? Or repetitions? Or how much to lift? Muscle strength is important to human health and athletic performance. Let’s first explain a measurement used for testing strength the 1 RM or 1 repetition maximum in other words what […]

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09 Dec

Guidelines for Exercise during Pregnancy

Exercise is an important aspect of pregnancy and the research and consensus around exercise has changed a lot in the recent years with the benefits of exercise becoming much more apparent. Women with uncomplicated pregnancies should be encouraged to engage in aerobic and strength-conditioning exercise before, during and after pregnancy. Physical activity in pregnancy has […]

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06 Dec

Get Your Feet Summer Ready

With the warm weather of summer well and truly upon us, here are a few foot care tips to keep your feet it top condition for the upcoming months.  In the summer, many Australians wear thongs and flat sandals however this footwear generally doesn’t have the necessary support for our feet and ankles when worn […]

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05 Dec

Warm up for your swim, ALWAYS

With summer fast approaching, Australia’s swimming season is about to get into full swing! Do you complete a warm up prior to getting in the pool or ocean? A prescribed warm up is essential to decrease the likelihood of injury, especially due to the utilisation of large muscle groups when swimming. It allows for increased […]

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