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POLICE:  An updated approach to Acute Injury Management The acronym of RICER has long been the central principle for acute injury management over many years. However, RICER, which stands for rest, ice, compression, elevation and referral has recently been changed in...

It goes without saying that recent times have thrown up their share of challenges for runners. Altered work conditions, home schooling, events cancelled - it has been a time of huge change for all Australians.  Running is more than a sport, it is a lifestyle, an...

What is an aerobic flush recovery session? On the days in between intense physical activity and training it is extremely common to become physically and mentally fatigued. With sports coming back and athletes ready to give it there absolute best and kick the year off...

Injury Prevention Post COVID Now that local sports are coming back there is the expectation that some teams will be playing multiple games in the same week. It is known that a large spike in activity places players at increased risk of injury. Here are a few tips to...

The prevalence of chronic lower back pain has increased more than 100% in the last decade and continue’s to increase dramatically in the ageing population. For many years the claim that “strengthening your core muscles” and performing exercises that promote “core...

We often see an increase in injuries when there is a spike in activity- pre season or returning to sport after a holiday are good examples of this. With all sporting league and activities currently on hold, it is important to try and maintain your fitness as much as...

SO you're over 55, got an arthritic joint and you're at a higher risk of problems associated with COVID-19, self isolating and/or limited outdoor time Managing Osteoarthritic (OA) joints can become a little difficult especially when a large part of the management of...

EXERCISE and WELL BEING - an absolute must in this time of uncertainty. Staying home will see your freedom and your physical and mental capacity challenged in the coming weeks/months. We have spent some time looking at some of the best ways to keep active whilst COVID...

Heres our Top 5 tips on how to avoid spinal pain    1. Changeup your posture - don't spend more than 20 min before changing your posture - go from kneeling to standing to sitting back to kneeling 2. Exercise daily - spend 30-45 min most days doing some form of...