Can we prevent shoulder injuries in Surf Life Saving?

Injuries are always going to occur in sport and unfortunately the research doesn’t suggest we can completely prevent injuries – so what should we consider instead?. In surf life saving injuries can be either traumatic such as falling in a …

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Key Stretches for Triathletes

With triathlon season now in full swing it is perfect time to take care of your body to optimise your training and performance. Check out our website BLOG for a full list of upper and lower body stretches specific for …

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5 major benefits of strength training for athletes

5 major benefits of strength training for athletes Strength training is a powerful tool to enhance sporting performance and promote athletic development for all ages and abilities. After initially developing the fundamentals of coordination and basic movement patterns, a periodised …

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Why deadlifts are good for your back

Why deadlifts are good for your Back By Physio, Sarah Bombell What is a deadlift? The deadlift movement involves picking up a weight off the floor bringing the body into an upright position then controlling the weight back down to …

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Post Concussion Syndrome: Symptoms and Management

Post Concussion Syndrome: Symptoms and Management By Senior Physio Helen Sibbald So you hit your head, suffered a concussion, and it’s a few weeks later and you still have some weird symptoms. Did you know there is a condition called …

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What happens physically when you have repeated negative thoughts?

What happens physically when you have repeated negative thoughts? Have you heard the phrase “Thoughts are Things”? By Massage Therapist with an interest in emotional and mental well-being, Tim Harman How does a thought, an untouchable, invisible, formless flash in …

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Learning from Exercise, Sports & Adversity

Learning from Exercise, Sport and Adversity By Sports & Exercise Physio, previous Carlton & Gold Coast Suns AFL Physio, Mark Homewood “Injuries are our best teachers.” Scott Jurek, Ultramarathon runner Sometimes you’re the hammer and sometimes you’re the nail. Sports …

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