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Sunday 9th April 2017
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By Tommy

 

Here are 4 advanced rotator cuff strengthening exercises that are more functional and get your movers and stabilisers working together through range.

When starting a new exercise it is always wise to start with light weight high reps. If you cannot do more than 10 reps grab a lighter weight if you can do more than 20 it

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Category: Sport Injuries
Sunday 2nd April 2017
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By Tommy

 

Subacromial Impingement is a painful shoulder condition where the supraspinatus and/or bursa gets aggravated in the subacromial space. Patients typically complain of a pinching sensation or shoulder pain when lifting their arm above shoulder level.


During the initial stages of this type of injury it is essential

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Category: Sport Injuries
Friday 24th March 2017
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By Tommy

 

Is a painful shoulder condition that is most commonly found in over head athletes such as swimmers, surfers, volleyball players, tennis players, and throwing sports due to repetitive trauma of the supraspinatus or bursa that lies in the subacromial space which is the space between the bone of your upper arm (Humerus) and the bump

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Category: Sport Injuries
Friday 17th March 2017
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By Tommy

 

Here is a few more good tips about running!

 

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Category: Sport Injuries
Friday 10th March 2017
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By Tommy

 

When diagnosing back pain a scan is not always the best way to go. A recent study looked at MRI and CT scans of over 1000 people at different ages. Many had abnormal findings such as disc bulges and degeneration but all these subject were completely pain free. According to

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Category: Sport Injuries
Sunday 5th March 2017
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By Tommy

 

3 Things to look for when buying a new pair of running shoes

1.) Good heel support. The back part of the shoe should be nice a firm so your heel doesn't slide around. Pinch the heel or try to push the heel into the shoe, if it is flimsy then it probably doesn't provide good heel support.

2.) Good arch

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Category: Sport Injuries
Sunday 26th February 2017
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By Tommy

 

Three of the most common running mistakes that may lead to injury include;

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Category: Sport Injuries
Sunday 19th February 2017
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By Tommy

The Australian Heart Foundation recommends we accumulate 2.5 to 5 hours of moderate intensity or 1.25 to 2.5 hours of vigorous intensity physical activity each week to maintain good cadiovascular heath and recude your risk of heart disease.

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Category: Sport Injuries
Sunday 5th February 2017
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By Tommy

Eccentric Hamstring Exercises

 

Single Leg Dead Lift

Focus on slowly lowering yourself forward

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Category: Sport Injuries
Sunday 29th January 2017
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By Tommy

Warm up and Stretching

Prior to paticipating in sport or a training session it is important to properly prepare your body and muscles for inury prevention.

A good warm up should include 5-10 mins of running or cycling followed by dynamic

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Category: Sport Injuries