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Monday 4th June 2018
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By Tommy

 

Reduce your hip and knee arthritic pain

 

Research from the GLA:D® program  in Denmark found  symptom progression reduces by 32%

GLA:D®,

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Friday 22nd December 2017
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By Tommy

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of joint inflammation.

It affects most people as they age.

The affected joints undergo gradual mechanical wearing, which causes irritation and inflammation resulting in progressive stiffening of those joints, weakening of the muscles and increasing pain.

Eventually, the pain and

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Category: Sport Injuries
Friday 15th December 2017
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By Tommy

 

Considering a knee replacement? Well you may be able to avoid surgery with a specific brace to offload the medial compartment of the knee joint.

In combination with the appropriate clinical management, weight loss, and strength program an appropriate knee brace can help to reduce your knee pain and keep you active.

 

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Category: Sport Injuries
Tuesday 14th November 2017
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By Tommy

 

Many people suffer from constant and persistent headaches every day trying to alleviate their pain with medications and experiencing varying results.

There

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Category: Sport Injuries
Thursday 9th November 2017
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By Tommy

 

Does your knee get sore while you are walking or running? Does it hurt when you go to stand up after sitting for extended periods of time or walking down stairs? Is it hard to pin point where the pain is coming from like it is in the knee or behind the knee cap. You may have a condition known as patellofemoral pain syndrome.

Patellofemoral

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Category: Sport Injuries
Tuesday 31st October 2017
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By Tommy

Plantar Fasciitis is the Latin term for "inflammation of the plantar fascia". The plantar fascia is a thick, fibrous ligament that runs under the foot from the heel bone to the toes. It forms the arch of the foot and functions as our natural shock-absorbing mechanism. Unlike muscle tissue, the plantar fascia

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Category: Sport Injuries
Tuesday 31st October 2017
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By Tommy

There is a high rate of ACL ruptures in female soccer/football players and the research suggests that up to 50% of these injuries could have been avoided with proper implementation and adherence to an injury prevention program. Two programs that have been proven to reduce ACL injuries include the FIFA 11+ and the PEP program.

FIFA 11+

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Category: Sport Injuries
Saturday 14th October 2017
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By Tommy

Appropriate management for your Achilles pain is important.

Optimal loading is the key - the right amount of load at the right time will improve the tendons ability to sustain loads and forces. Regular physical activity and a positive attitude are

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Category: Sport Injuries
Sunday 8th October 2017
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By Tommy

In an attempt to decrease overweight kids and childhood obesity the NSW government is offering a $100 rebate starting next January that you can claim per child, per calendar year, to reduce the cost of sport registration or membership fees.

Select the link below for more information.

https://sport.nsw.gov.au/sectordevelopment/activekids

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Category: Sport Injuries
Tuesday 26th September 2017
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By Tommy

It's important to remain active when you have back pain.

Below is a link to a short video that you may find helpful.

Its always good to seek the advice of a skilled practitioner to help you to remain active when you have back pain.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hzPIb_-h8o

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Category: Sport Injuries