Will an MRI tell me why I have Back Pain?

Will an MRI tell me why I have Back Pain? By APA Sports & Exercise and Musculoskeletal Physio, Rick Bain   Wouldn’t you love to have xray vision? To look deep inside someone’s anatomy & skin & diagnose their problem(s) …

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Is Lactic Acid your Friend or Foe??

Is Lactic Acid your Friend or Foe ? By Massage & Sports Massage Therapist Anthony Evans If you’ve ever exercised at high intensity, you’ll be familiar with that sensation of muscles full of the muscle by-product “lactic acid”. It feels …

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A simple exercise to improve your Cycling

Do cyclists really need calf muscles? By APA Sports Physio, Cyclist, previous Orica-Greenedge Cycling Physio & GC Suns AFL Official Physio, Rob Brown What are Calf Muscles? The calf muscles are composed of 2 muscles located at the back of …

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Strength Training for Kids- When Should You Start?

Most Frequently Asked Questions About Strength Training for Kids Gone are the days were anyone under the age of 16 couldn’t even think about entering a gym. Now, we see more and more athletes incorporating strength training at a younger …

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Breathe Better to Improve Performance

Breathe Better to Improve Performance By Exercise Physiologist & Champion Surf Ironwoman, Harriet Brown Do you get puffed more easily than you should? Is your breathing limiting your ability to train harder? Or do you want to have a performance …

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Why schedule a deep tissue massage?

written by Mathew Ptak-Zylka, RMT, Myotherapist at Gold Coast Physio & Sports Heath Why schedule a deep tissue massage? In order to enhance overall recovery time, a deep tissue massage is often recommended ideally a few days after physical activity …

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Stretching for Cyclists – Part 1)

Stretching for Cyclists Part 1) Words by Gold Coast Physio & Sports Health Sports Physio and avid cyclist Andy Frith I’m often asked “what are the best stretches for cyclists?” The answer is not as easy as it sounds. Firstly everyone …

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