Make the most of your off-season icon The off season can go one of two ways. You might train hard, physically and mentally to better yourself for the next year, or you might completely stop all exercise and dig yourself a hole. Here’s out top tips to make the most of your off-season and come […]
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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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An ingrown toenail is a common foot condition that occurs when the side or corner of a toenail grows into the surrounding skin. This can cause a fair bit of pain, redness, swelling, and in more severe cases, infection. Although the term “ingrown toenail” suggests that the nail is growing into the skin this isn’t […]
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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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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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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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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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Winter is almost over which means we are fast approaching finals fever. After enduring a long season this can be the hardest time for an athlete to both manage and limit physical and mental fatigue. Our team at Coast Sport have put forward a few ideas to help you maintain peak performance. Nutrition What we […]
Read MoreA tarsal coalition is an abnormal connection of two or more bones in the foot. The tarsal bones are located towards the back of the foot and in the heel. This connection can be composed of bone, cartilage or fibrous tissue and can limit motion and cause pain in the feet. Tarsal coalitions are often […]
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How to prepare for a big event and avoid injury icon Have you trained hard for more than half the year only to wind up with a niggling injury only a few days out from your big event? You are not alone and this is not uncommon. As we prepare our bodies to perform at […]
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