Benefits of Pilates

Read about the Great Benefits of Pilates & Core/Posture Control Exercises By Katie Harders – Pilates Instructor & Remedial Massage Therapist Ever wanted to know how Pilates can help you? Sore lower back, poor posture from various everyday activities, pelvic in stability, muscular imbalances and lack of body awareness are just a few issues that … Read more

What is “Footballers Groin”?

By Sports Physio, Greg Wootton Groin pain is commonly reported by young sports participants, particularly young males that play kicking sports. What are the Signs and Symptoms of Footballers Groin? An athlete with Footballers Groin will typically report pain, tightness and tenderness in the inner thigh; and central tenderness and pain local to the pubic symphysis … Read more

What is a Healthy Snack?

Written by Rebecca Evans [B. Hlth Sci (Nut & Diet) (Hons.), APD, AN B App Sci (HMS) (Hons.)] Generally a snack would ideally include a combination of the macro nutrients (I.e. Carbohydrates, protein and healthy fats).  As the word describes, a ‘snack’ should be a small meal that is used to minimise hunger (and ideally … Read more

Muscle Group Strength Testing Available At Gold Coast Physio & Sports Health using Hand-Held Dynamometry

Have you had on-going hip pain or hip surgery?  Has your mother or father had a hip replacement at an early age? Worried about getting early hip arthritis? If so, this information will be useful to you. Did you know we can test your hip muscle strength using a hand-held electronic dynamometer to indicate which … Read more

Should I Get A Sports Massage Before My Race?

Should I Get A Sports Massage Before My Race? By Gold Coast Physio & Sports Health Senior Remedial Massage Therapist, Frederic Impens   You’ve invested time, heart, soul and energy into your training. You’ve invested in top coaching and dedicated all your spare time to your training program. You maintain your bike, running gear, kayak … Read more

If you Ride a Bike, you should Read This

Do you ride for fitness, competition, mountain biking, triathlon, off-road racing, or just for the Coffee shop at the end of the ride?  Let’s consider some facts about cycling: If you take 2.5 hours to cycle race 100km Your average cadence is 90rpm This means that as you cross the finish line, you will be … Read more

Recovery… An Overlooked Factor Affecting Optimal Performance

By Principal Remedial Massage Therapist, Thea Dillon If you’ve been training for the past few months with the goal of racing or participating in a major event like the Gold Coast Marathon or Kokoda Challenge, you’ll understand how difficult it can be to get the most out of your training sessions while keeping up with … Read more

Do You Eat More in Winter?

Words by Lauren Nugent of Eat Smart Nutrition As the cooler weather sets in, our food and drink choices tend to change.  We drink more hot drinks such as Hot Chocolates, teas and coffees.  We eat more hot breakfasts, stews, casseroles, soups and slow cooked meals.  This need not mean you expand under your thick jumpers … Read more

Plantar Foot Pain & Plantar Fascitis: Pain Under the Bottom of Your Foot

What is the plantar fascia? The plantar fascia is a thick band of connective tissue on the sole of the foot which spans from the heel to the toes. It helps to create foot stability through the arch, and acts as a “spring” to store and generate power assisting our economy to walk and run. … Read more

The most common reason for Knee pain: Patello-Femoral (“P-F”) Knee pain

Hurting Knees when you run or ride? Perhaps you should read this – Patello-femoral (PF) Knee Pain  “Patello-femoral pain” is a general term used to describe pain at the front of the knee that arises from the articulation of the knee-cap (patella) and thigh bone (femur) and is thought to be the most common diagnosis of … Read more