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Ballet Pre-Pointe Assessments
Has your dance teacher told you to see a physiotherapist before you start pointe training? Are you unsure of your readiness to commence dancing en pointe? Pre-pointe assessments are designed to assess the risk of injury to a dancer. They can help determine how ready you are to commence pointe work to ensure the
Spring into Summer
Summer is just around the corner! At this time of year people start feeling the pressure to get into shape after a long winter. The warmer weather is a great motivation to get ourselves back out, about and moving and for this reason, injuries are also common at this time of year. Whether you’re ramping
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focussing one’s awareness on the present moment, while acknowledging and accepting feelings, thoughts and bodily sensations. It is the ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we are doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. Sounds easy
Baby Brain – Fact or Fiction?
Is “baby brain” a real thing? I have never been pregnant however many of my pregnant clients often complain that they feel like their memory does not seem as good compared to pre pregnancy and that they sometimes feel a bit “fuzzy” in the brain. I have noticed this with my pregnant friends and family
Cramping – causes and treatment
A cramp is defined as a spontaneous or involuntary electrical activity of a large number of skeletal muscle fibres. This quickly develops into a painful, sustained contraction (muscle spasm), known as a cramp. Cramping can be divided into 2 groups: Nocturnal (night time) cramping Exercise induced cramping What Causes Exercise-Induced Cramping? Overuse that fatigues the affected muscle
Infrared Sauna
Following the Melbourne marathon, I decided to take up the advice of my valued client, Rose, and book in for a recovery infrared sauna. Having done numerous 30km+ runs, I knew what I would be in for the day after running 42km! Every single muscle from my neck down was tight, sore, irritated. Despite the
When the shoe fits- should you wear it?
You may have read our previous blog about choosing the right running shoes (https://bit.ly/2Ms2EMv), however when it comes to everyday shoes- what shoe is right for you? The right footwear can help prevent injuries and improve comfort. Choosing a shoe that fits well, suits your activity and is appropriate for your body type, will help protect
Shouldering the pain
As the cold winds of winter roll in, we typically start to migrate away from the sandy dunes and vibrant parks and trudge one by one into our local gyms, with an inspired vision of carving out our next summer bod. But before you rush over to your favourite cable machine, I want to talk
The right Mattress for you
Sarah recently sat down for a chat with Stu Campbell from Tailor beds. Here is all the information you have been asking about his custom made mattress service… Stu, how did you get into this business and what is your background? Well, my background’s Product Development and I started making mattresses because there was
What is Proprioception?
Proprioception is the sense of knowing where your body is in space. It helps to maintain joint stability by providing feedback to the brain of body position and movement, assisting with balance and coordination of movement. Proprioception can be impaired when joints are injured. Ligament strains, ACL or meniscus tears, shoulder dislocations and degenerative joint