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What Is Hydrotherapy and Who Actually Benefits From It?
You might have heard the term hydrotherapy and quietly wondered isn't that just swimming? It's a fair question. And the answer, once you understand what actually happens in a class, often surprises people.
What Is the ONERO® Program? Strength Training for Osteoporosis Explained
Discover how the ONERO® program uses evidence-based strength training to improve bone density, reduce fracture risk, and build confidence. Now available at SWSM Homebush in Western Sydney.
Winter Sport Survival Guide: How to Stay on the Field This Season
Winter sport season is back — and so is injury season. From ankle sprains to hamstring strains, mid-season injuries are more common than you'd think. Here's how to spot the warning signs and stay on the field all season long.
Common Netball Injuries and How to Reduce Your Risk
Netball injuries rarely come from one moment. They often develop through repeated jumping, landing and fatigue. This article explains common netball injuries and how strength, load management and recovery can reduce injury risk.
Overtrained or Under-Recovered? How to Tell the Difference
Overtraining is rare. Under-recovery is common. This article explains how to tell the difference, why it matters for injury risk and performance, and how better load and recovery management can prevent setbacks and support long term progress.
What Formula 1 Teaches Us About Injury Prevention and Performance
Formula 1 shows injuries rarely come from one moment. They build through repeated load and fatigue. This article explores how managing load, fatigue and recovery supports long term performance and injury prevention.
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Overtrained or Under-Recovered? How to Tell the Difference

Overtraining is rare. Under-recovery is common. This article explains how to tell the difference, why it matters for injury risk and performance, and how better load and recovery management can prevent setbacks and support long term progress.

Matthew Hicks
April 9, 2026
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Crack, Pop and Click

Cracking, popping and clicking in the knee for some people can be a common occurrence. When you experience these noises, it is often reported that there is no associated pain or a loss of function or movement to the knee.

Andrew Tran
November 20, 2023
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Considerations for the Female Athlete

The female athlete triad is a disorder most common in adolescent female athletes. Although it is not exclusive to females or adolescents, this group is the most at risk. The triad is a potentially serious condition that will result in reduced...

Nadine George
November 20, 2023
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Dietary Gritty

Studies have shown that people who have lost weight will typically be right where they started again in five years. Obviously, the challenges of “eating clean” are extremely varied and can leave you feeling like you’re playing a bad game of whack...

Hermes Pallotta
November 20, 2023
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Accredited Exercise Physiologist - Who are you?

Simply put an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) is a university qualified Allied Health Professional who specialises in exercise prescription for improved health outcomes.

Erin Keating
November 20, 2023
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How to Pick Your Physio

When you need to see a physiotherapist, a lot of people pick a physio based on word-of-mouth recommendations or whoever Google tells you is closest. As some of you may know, this can be a bit hit and miss.

Luke Anderson
November 20, 2023
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Do you have what it takes to be the next Swan Lake?

Almost every young ballet dancer’s dream is to finally be ready to start training and performing on pointe. Now making that decision as to whether or not a dancer is ready is certainly a complex one. Now respecting that different elements also...

Stephanie Zamoyski
November 20, 2023
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