29 Oct

Injury prevention in breaststroke swimmers

Lower limb injuries in breaststroke swimmers part 3: injury prevention icon In Part II of this blog, we discussed the possible risk factors for breaststroke related lower limb injuries: 5) Range of Motion 6) Strength 7) Technique 8) Bone Structure To date, there has been no prospective research published investigating the efficacy of implementing injury […]

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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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25 Sep

Coast Sport supports Central Coast Half Marathon

icon On Sunday 25th November 2018 at Memorial Park, The Entrance, NSW, thousands of running enthusiasts will be lacing up their sneakers in preparation for the popular Central Coast Half Marathon and 10km Fun Run. Leading local allied health provider, Coast Sport, is thrilled to be supporting the event again in their quest to get […]

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24 Sep

Injury prevention for trail running

icon Unlike road running, trail running brings with it a new array of injuries and complaints due to its challenging terrains and uneven surfaces. Common injuries we see in trail runners include: Ankle Sprains Cuts and grazes Calf cramping Hip flexor and adductor (groin pain) How do we avoid these? Preparation is key. Implement a […]

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14 Aug

Top tips for ensuring optimum performance during footy finals

It’s finals time: Top tips for ensuring optimum performance during footy finals icon It’s that time of year again, where footy finals are almost upon us. Whether you play rugby, AFL or NRL, you definitely want to ensure that you are in top condition to perform during finals football. It’s important to ensure you are […]

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13 Aug

12 week half marathon training plans

Half-Marathon Training Plans icon In preparation for the Central Coast Half Marathon on the 25th of November, we have decided to create beginner, intermediate and advanced 12 week half marathon training plans to help you get on track for race day! Whether you are a beginner aiming to run your first half marathon, or wanting […]

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30 Jul

Up close and personal with Nicola McDermott

Get up close and personal with Coast Sport Ambassador – Nicola McDermott icon Learn more about Commonwealth Games Bronze medallist and local high jumping star, Nicola McDermott as she shares intimate insights with us on what it takes to train and perform at an elite level and what she is hoping to achieve on her […]

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19 Jun

Foot pain in runners

Foot pain in runners icon Foot pain and injuries in runners are very common, particularly when it comes to overuse injuries. The most common foot injuries in running include: Metatarsal Stress fractures – Metatarsal stress fractures are the most common type of stress fracture to occur in the foot, and are very common in runners. […]

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19 Jun

Achilles Tendinopathy

Achilles Tendinopathy icon Achilles tendinopathy, often termed ‘Achilles tendonitis’ refers to pain and dysfunction relating to the Achilles region. It is typically an overuse injury and is most common in those in running or jumping based sports, due to the repetitive nature of the actions. The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) […]

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13 Jun

Get winter sport ready

Our top tips for preparing for the slopes icon The winter snow season is well and truly upon us, and travellers are getting ready to hit the slopes in the coming weeks. Coast Sport has put together our top tips for preparing for the slopes and staying healthy and injury free while you are there! […]

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