RETURNING TO EXERCISE SAFELY FOR NEW MUMS

RETURNING TO EXERCISE SAFELY FOR NEW MUMS

A common question from new mums is ‘when is it safe to return to exercise’? Due to the complexity of pregnancy and childbirth there are certain factors that we need to look at before returning to exercise safely. Factors to consider include: Did you exercise...

Knee pain in runners

Knee pain due to the IT band in runners As a keen runner myself, I enjoy the challenge of hill running and trail running around the Central Coast.  On the Central Coast, we have some of Australia’s best National parks and beaches to run through. These types of runs...

Improving mobility for Crossfit squat

CrossFit is a challenging sport for recreational and competitive athletes. It requires strength, power and technical skills for Olympic lifting. Having been a Crossfit athlete for many years, I have areas that require specific training to ensure continued...

LOW BACK PAIN IN CRICKET FAST BOWLERS

Low back pain in fast bowlers is a common problem and can affect the junior athletes, recreational and professional athletes. Low back pain in fast bowlers is typically described as a dull constant ache on one side of the low back. The pain is usually opposite to the...

Can laser therapy help me?

Low-level laser therapy or LLLT is a screen of light that is invisible to the human eye in the form of a concentrated narrow infrared beam. It also known as cold or soft laser as it does not heat up the tissues. LLLT promotes cellular level changes by enhancing the...