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National Pain Week

National Pain Week

Pain is a complicated and unpleasant experience attached with a bad stigma and many misconceptions. July 22-26 marks National Pain Week which aims to increase awareness regarding this complicated process and the impact that it has on individuals and their families....

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Nutrition To Minimise Fatigue

Nutrition To Minimise Fatigue

Mid-season fatigue can result in reduced physical performance in training & competition as well as  greater susceptibility to injury or a lack of mental drive.  Nutrition is commonly overlooked when searching for fatigue solutions yet is often a main factor...

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Foam Rolling – Roll Rest & Relax

Foam Rolling – Roll Rest & Relax

Foam rolling is a type of myofascial release you can apply on yourself. As stated in our mid-season fatigue & injuries article, foam rolling can significantly increase joint range of motion. In doing so, this could also promote blood flow, reduce tightness &...

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Mixed Nuts Health Benefits

Mixed Nuts Health Benefits

Being high in healthy fats, protein & fibre, mixed nuts have healthy benefits when part of a balanced diet. In moderation nuts provide a variety of health benefits including reducing risk of heart disease by 30-50%. Mixed Nuts Health Benefits - According to the...

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Running Season Tips

Running Season Tips

Whether you are training for your first race or you are a seasoned runner, you want your hard dedication from training to pay off on the big day. You work hard pounding the pavement, trying to increase the mileage of the legs but sometimes improvements in lap times or...

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Ice Cream v Frozen Yogurt

Ice Cream v Frozen Yogurt

At the time of writing, school holidays are approaching and kids physical activity can reduce & eating habits change. It's still warn outside so to cool down, so do you grab an ice cream or frozen yoghurt? Ice Cream v Frozen Yogurt - School holidays can see kids...

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Trigger Point Dry Needling

Trigger Point Dry Needling

Dry needling is a specialist technique that can be used by qualified physios to treat trigger point symptoms & related pain. Trigger Point Dry Needling is an invasive technique used by Physiotherapists where an acupuncture needle is positioned into a targeted...

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Is Camping a Pain?

Is Camping a Pain?

With Easter rapidly approaching, it is time for many people to get their camping gear ready for your next escape. The Easter long weekend is very popular for camping, enjoying nature & the basics of life. Aches & stiffness can quickly be a dampener more so...

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Avoiding Running Related Injuries

Avoiding Running Related Injuries

Running is a go to exercise for those of us trying to improve fitness, lose weight or live healthier. Irrespective of if you ate either starting running or increase running intensity, it is important to take steps to prevent common running injuries conditions....

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Sleep & Eating

Sleep & Eating

Many people recognise the importance of sleep and a healthy diet, but very few of us understand how one impacts the other. We investigate research that explains sleep & eating, including the importance of what food you eat and importantly, don't eat. Sleep &...

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Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals To Get Results

Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals To Get Results

The start of a new year is always a great time to reflect, re-evaluate & focus on setting some new goals. Need some help? Have you ever heard of SMART goals? Research shows S.M.A.R.T. goals will help get you results. Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals To Get Results - Have you...

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