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The Dangers of Social Media

Physiotherapists have been seeing an increased number of hip and back injuries in teenage dancers as they try and achieve greater flexibility to maximise their ability to achieve their dance goals. According to physiotherapist Debra Crookshanks, an International Association of Dance Medicine and Science board member, overtraining is rife because competitions and Eisteddfords are “fierce,” …

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Working From Home

You may have thought we’d be back in the office by now- however for many of us, it’s looking like the home office will remain our work office for the months to come. With this in mind, we need to ensure we have an appropriate ergonomic setup to minimise headaches, neck strain and RSI type …

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Cool Downs

What do you do for the most effective cool-down after exercise? There are two types of cool-downs: Active and Passive. Active cool-downs are an extra few minutes of low-moderate intensity exercise. Passive cool-downs utilise aids such as ice packs or simply resting. A common thought and perception has always been that an active cool-down aids …

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Happy Feet

Many of us take our feet for granted, until of course, they start hurting. You don’t have to be a runner to experience sore feet- maybe you are just on your feet all day, or maybe you work in an office and experience swollen feet. Whoever you are, whatever you do, when sore feet strike, …

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Youth and Resistance Training Part 2

Last week we spoke about the benefits of youth resistance training! However as always some risks include: Overtraining Burn out Early specialisation Poor movement skills Drop out Overall, the most important consideration is that each individual experiences growth and development and different points so that each training program must be highly-individualised. Pathways must be developed …

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Youth and Resistance Training

There is a common fear that if a child starts too soon with strength and conditioning, they will stunt their growth or have other development issues. However, listed below are the potential benefits of a well structured resistance training program in youth: Increased muscle strength and power Increased local muscle endurance Increased bone mineral density …

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Preventing Neck Pain

While there is no one solution to curing the pain in your neck, there is a lot you can do to help with problems arising: Think about your posture when sitting or standing, and make sure your desk is designed to help you sit (or stand) comfortably. Regular exercise will improve muscle tone and posture, …

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Neck Pain?

If you have ever experienced an episode of pain when turning your head to the side, it’s possible that you have been suffering from a condition called ‘wry neck’.  . What are some causes?  – Poor posture, typically linked to hunching over a computer or a smartphone screen – Sitting, slouching or slumping at a …

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