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Stretching: why is it good for you ?

Stretching is a simple and effective activity that helps to enhance athletic performance, decrease the likelihood of soft tissue injury and minimize muscle soreness. Other benefits include: improved range of movement; increased power; improved posture; and improved co-ordination. Stretching Should be done before exercising as a preparatory activity to stimulate neurological awareness, also after exercising [...]

By |2024-03-07T05:05:07+00:00March 6th, 2024|Health & Sport, Injury Management, Massage & Flexibility|0 Comments

Sports Events September-October 2016

SPORTS EVENTS CALENDAR SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2016  Cycling, Running & Triathlon Cycling 8848 Royal National Park Sydney Everest Cycle Date: 10 September  2016 Location: Garie Beach, Royal National Park Sydney Distance/s: 235kms Challenge yourself (or in teams) to cycle the height of Mt Everest 8,848m at Garie [...]

By |2017-04-25T06:24:26+00:00September 4th, 2016|Health & Sport|0 Comments

Sports Events July-August 2016

SPORTS EVENTS CALENDAR JULY & AUGUST 2016  Cycling, Running & Triathlon Cycling Peaks Challenge Gold Coast Date: 14 August 2016 Location: Gold Coast, QLD Distance/s: 235kms The Peaks Challenge Gold Coast takes cyclists along 235 kilometres of the Gold Coast hinterland, exploring roads, climbs and descents that [...]

By |2017-04-25T06:24:27+00:00July 30th, 2016|Health & Sport|0 Comments

CORE STABILITY – Part 2

Stronger core = Strong Body If you already have not read our earlier blog on "What is core stability" I recommend you do so you understand the basics of what "core" is  http://absolutehealing.com.au/wp/core-stability/ Our widespread dependence on artificial support, such as chair backings that shoulder the work of sitting up straight for us, has left [...]

By |2017-04-25T06:24:28+00:00July 3rd, 2016|Health & Sport, Injury Management|0 Comments

WHAT IS CORE STABILITY ???

What is the core? The core comprises a system of muscles in the lower trunk area including the lower back, abdomen, and hips. These muscles work together to provide support and mobility and it is in them that all bodily movement, in every conceivable direction, originates. What are the Core Muscles? Different experts include different [...]

By |2017-04-25T06:24:30+00:00July 3rd, 2016|Health & Sport, Injury Management|0 Comments

Orthotics DO I NEED THEM ? Part 2

Orthotics “Do I need Them?”One of the most common questions I get asked by people. Not everyone needs them as sometimes choosing the correct shoe does the job, If you didn't read PART 1 please do, to understand this article more clearly. Do I Need Orthotics? Part 1       ORTHOTICS I have stated that pronation [...]

By |2017-04-25T06:24:30+00:00March 12th, 2016|Injury Management|0 Comments

Green Cola

GREEN COLA   Sugar is the preferred short-term energy source of your body. Most of the soft drinks contain high levels of sugar. When sugar level rises after the consumption of soft drinks, your body stops using fat and protein for energy. When sugar is depleted, it cannot switch back immediately to use fat and protein. This [...]

By |2017-04-25T06:24:32+00:00December 18th, 2015|Nutrition|0 Comments

SPORTS MASSAGE – Pre Event

Sports Massage - Pre Event Sports massage, as discussed earlier, is to increase the performance of an athlete, whilst reducing the incidence of injury https://www.absolutehealing.com.au/sports-massage-to-enhance-athletic-performance/   Let’s look into pre-event sports massage is given before an event, the importance of which is not any less than the sport massage itself. The aim of pre-event massage is [...]

By |2020-02-27T02:32:09+00:00December 7th, 2015|Health & Sport, Injury Management, Massage & Flexibility|0 Comments

Shin Splints – Treatment plan

Shin Splints - How to Manage them. For a long term results of shin splints, prevention steps need to be taken over short term cure alternatives.  A sports medicine diagnosis coupled with a treatment plan is an important first step.  Secondly, soft tissue therapy, massage treatments and stretching need to be applied.   The correction of [...]

By |2017-04-25T06:24:33+00:00October 25th, 2015|Health & Sport, Injury Management, Massage & Flexibility|0 Comments

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