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Navigating ACL injury & recovery

Navigating ACL injury & recovery

An Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury is one of the most common knee injuries, especially in pivoting and cutting sports like AFL, soccer, netball and rugby league. Dealing with an ACL injury can be challenging, but understanding your treatment options is the...

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5 Diverse Ways to Reduce The Risk of Stroke

5 Diverse Ways to Reduce The Risk of Stroke

Stroke is a serious medical condition that occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted, resulting in brain damage or even death. Physical activity is one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of stroke. The good news is even small increases in physical...

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Tips to avoid developing peroneal tendinopathy

Tips to avoid developing peroneal tendinopathy

Over 40 and participating in high-intensity activities? Tips to avoid developing peroneal tendinopathy. Peroneal tendinitis (or peroneal tendinopathy) is a condition that causes pain around the outer side of the ankle and foot. There are two main tendons on the...

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PERSISTENT PAIN

PERSISTENT PAIN

One in five Australians now live with persistent pain. Pain can impact you physically, mentally, emotionally and socially. Very similar to our general health, the health of the structures in our bodies is maintained through regular movement, keeping strong, exercising...

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Off-season planning for athletes.

As all of the football codes are wrapping up for the year, attention turns to off-season planning. Here are some recommendations for athletes to optimise their time off: 1. REST AND RECOVER Week 0-4 · Make sure you utilise this initial phase to let your muscles,...

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I have plantar fasciitis what do I do?

I have plantar fasciitis what do I do?

Plantar fasciitis which we know refer to as Plantar Heel Pain is a common condition that can cause pain at the bottom of the foot and heel. It Is typically caused due to the irritation of the plantar fascia which is a long and thin ligament which lies directly...

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