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A click and a crack, what the heck was that?
Do your knees click randomly? Do you ever just hear a pop in your joint while you move? Do your knuckles crack suddenly for no reason? Did your mum ever told you that cracking your knuckles will give you arthritis?
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Core series – Stretching
[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][vc_column_text] “Core” we hear the term quite a bit. So, what is it all about? Imagine that your core muscles are the strong middle link connecting your lower and upper body. How the core works Irrespective of where the movement starts or what you are doing e.g. throwing a ball, wiping the bench, the movements either start in the core, or […]
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Hey Kids, it’s Mothers Day Soon!
Mothers Day is here soon, and we thought you might need some ideas about how to spoil your mum.
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Physical activity – How much is enough?
While we all enjoy being couch potatoes and watching Netflix all day, or having a long gaming session, ultimately this means we are not being physically active. Ken Truong, Physiotherapist Here are some (pre COVID-19) statistics from The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Physical activity and screen time recommendations: The Australian Physical Activity and […]
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Working from home. Working hard or hardly working?
With the current COVID-19 pandemic, working from home is currently on the rise for many people who have desk based jobs. Unfortunately a poorly set up work space will find you uncomfortable when sitting for hours on end and this can impact on your ability to focus. The other issue is that while there is […]
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Boots – which ones are best for you?
With the winter sport season fast approaching, you boots from last year may have just gotten through to the end of pre-season. You walk into a sports store and see a big wall of boots. Your kids might ask which boots are going to make them run fast or be the best? Whilst you might […]
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Which running shoe is best?
Are you having trouble working out which running shoes to buy? It’s not surprising. Think about at the options: Minimalist Stability Neutral Bare foot Rocker bottoms For all the runners out there, selecting the “right” shoe can be extremely confusing. The task is only complicated by the amount of choice and conflicting information available to […]
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Managing the sore and stubborn ankle
The classic “rolled ankle” is one of the most common injuries seen within the clinic. It is also one of the most common injuries not seen within the clinic. After an ankle roll, the outside of the ankle is often quite sore and makes you limp for a couple of days but then after that […]
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5 quick tips for your posture
Firstly – while you read this on your computer or smart phone – think about how you are sitting. You’re probably slouching – don’t worry we all do it. The first step to improving your posture is having awareness of it in the first place. Our bodies are strong and robust structures that are made […]