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Over 40? You need to know this…
Words By APA Titled Sports & Exercise Physio Britt Caling Over 40 years young? What Happens to your Muscles as you Age.. It is generally accepted that part of the ageing process involves a loss of muscle mass- just as your hair ages by thinning or changing colour, muscles lose mass. But just how much … Read more
Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy
Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy – a pain in the Butt! By APA Sports & Exercise Physio, Rick Bain With the number of running events around these days, there is almost always one to do just around the corner. And for most runners, training starts to get serious leading in to any longer events, like the Gold … Read more
What is “Recovery”?
Recovery is needed to compete at Your Best – but what really IS Recovery? Written by Sports & Exercise Physio, Britt Caling with content from AIS Recovery Specialist, Shona Halson What is “Recovery”? Recovery allows the restoration of physiological (body) and psychological (brain) processes so that you can: Compete or train again at a similar … Read more
Hydration in Sport & Exercise
Hydration in Sport & Exercise – words by Marika Day Dietitian B. Hlth Sci (Nut) & M Diet St, APD Hydration is key to optimizing performance during exercise whether it is for competition, training or recreational sport. During exercise the body maintains body temperature though sweating. Sweat production increases with increased exercise intensity, temperature and humidity. … Read more
Run Technique Training & Re-Training
Hallelujah! Finally some research looking into the benefits of Running Technique Retraining for managing lower limb injuries. I recently read an article in the Sports Health, Sports Medicine Australia, publication written by Physio Dr Christian Barton on how incorporating running retraining (ie. Running technique) in the management of running related injuries is gaining popularity. The … Read more
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo): What Is It & How do you Fix It? Written by Physio Helen Sibbald Have you experienced vertigo or know someone who has? If so, you/they may have/have had BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo). BPPV is caused by the mechanical displacement of calcium carbonate crystals in the semicircular canals of the … Read more
A Summary of what Recovery really Is
Written by APA Titled Sports Physio Britt Caling with information assistance from Shona Halson (Australian Institute Of Sports Recovery Specialist) What is “Recovery”? * Recovery allows the restoration of physiological (body) and psychological (brain) processes so that you can: * Compete or train again at a similar level * Allow adaptations to training to occur … Read more
WHY DOES MY PAIN COME BACK?
By Frederic Impens, Remedial Massage Therapist and Personal Trainer Just because your back pain is gone and you’re able to move pain-free again, does not mean it will stay that way – you may need to train it to do so. There could be positions or daily habits that need to be changed. You will … Read more
