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The Key Parts to Preventing Injuries Part 2 – Stretching
With all the swimming, running and biking we do, as well as trying to balance work, social life and spend time with family, our schedules fill up very quickly! What’s...
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The Key Parts to Preventing Injuries Part 1 – Strength
Regarding strength, I’m not talking about what you can lift or squat.
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Downloading an App to Your Smartphone Could be the First Step to Saving a Life
When a person’s heart stops beating suddenly, every second counts.
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Returning to Training after Covid
Soon after SARS-CoV-2 became a global pandemic in 2022 the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) published a Graduated Return to Play (GRTP) plan for medical professionals and athletes.
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What Are Shin Splints?
If you experience very sore shins during or after a running-based activity then you could have shin splints.
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How do I give my hips and knees the best chance of survival?
As we age it is unfortunately inevitable that some wear and tear changes happen to our joints.
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3 Signs it’s time to see a physio
Living an active lifestyle Can mean that sometimes we can get a few aches and pains! Sometimes however we do need to book in with a physio to help us...
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Top Tips to stay healthy and fit moving into winter
It’s been a hot, humid summer, shortly, however, it’s that time of year again when the seasons start to change and the temperature starts to drop – winter is coming!...
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Could lack of sleep be the cause of your back pain?
Sleep we always seem to need more of it! Unlike animals who dedicate almost 1/3 of their life to it, we humans use every excuse in the book from triple...
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Long Covid: the facts and the figures
Long COVID has been defined as the presence of signs and symptoms that develop during or following an infection that continue for 12 weeks or more.