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GET HEALTHY FOR WINTER – NO GAP OFFER
New and existing patients we are offering a NO GAP Initial Consultation for treatment of; - a new condition or - a new area of your body Private health members will not pay an out of pocket gap. Non insured patients you can take advantage also for only $49 * In this...
3 Weight loss friendly foods that are low cost and highly nutritious!!
Not all calories are created equal! Different foods go through different metabolic pathways in the body. They can have very different effects on hunger, hormones and the amount of calories that we burn off. In this article we have a look at foods that can be included...
The forgotten calf muscle
With the winter sports season fast approaching it is essential to make sure we are doing everything to minimise injury risk and rehabilitate our injuries correctly. Too often do I see running related sports participants come into the clinic with persistent calf...
Shaking it up – with meal replacement shakes
Are meal replacement shakes a healthy option for us? By Delina Rahmate- Clinical Nutritionist Often when we struggle with our weight we look for quick fix options on how to lose weight. Meal replacement shakes come at a high price and promise great results so are they...
Bike Fit Q & A
Tim Rigby answers some good questions in this Q & A about our new bike fit program: RPM Cycling Injury and Performance Program!! 1. Why would someone come to see a physiotherapist to have their bike fitted and not the bike shop? The interaction between to body...
Injuries and poor efficiency in cyclists
Injuries and poor efficiency in cyclists have led to 2 key questions 1. Does your bike fit your body? Most people who ride a bike will have had the basic "bike fit" where adjustments to the bike are made based on the way your body stacks up -unfortunately this...
Powerful Nutrition Tips for Injury Recovery
Food and supplements to speed up healing By Delina Rahmate, Clinical Nutritionist Are you injured and need to heal quickly? Aid the healing process with these powerful tips on nutrition for injury recovery. Put the right eating and supplement strategies to work for...
Urinary Incontinence
1 in 3 women who have ever had a baby wet themselves. Lets talk Urinary Incontinence! A lot of advice is shared about motherhood, but something few people talk about is bladder and bowel problems both during pregnancy and after birth. A range of factors, including...
Avoid ‘Swimmer’s Shoulder’ with this quick tip
With summer here, a lot more of us will choose to jump in the pool for some exercise. Swimming is a great form of low impact exercise to help increase strength, endurance and overall cardiovascular fitness. ‘Swimmer’s shoulder’ is a general term given to a range of...