Watch your step! What you can do at home to improve balance By Dinora De Venuti (Exercise Physiologist) Our balance plays a vital role in sports, activities of daily living (ADL) and as we continue to age. The ability to control balance during our ADL’s is reduced as we age as a result of deterioration
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Back pain can be very distressing and disabling but is also very common and rarely dangerous. Statistics suggest that 84% of people worldwide experience back pain at some point in their lives and it is equally common across age groups. Before we discuss some easy things that you can try to help manage your back
Running Assessments 70% of recreational and competitive runners will sustain an overuse injury within a 12-month period. By optimising strength, flexibility and technique, running assessments are used to reduce this incidence, ultimately preventing injury and improving performance. The one-hour comprehensive running assessment will facilitate you to run at your best and achieve your goals. The
What are shin splints? Shin splints can be described as pain felt through the front of the shin, along the tibia and can be caused by a number of issues. Shin splints can often flare up after acute bouts of exercise or training overload such as increased frequency of running or jumping. How to prevent
With the year among us, comes the feeling of a fresh start – 365 days to create your own journey and that is why you set New Year’s resolutions! Most of the goals we set are to improve our health and fitness and work towards a healthier version of ourselves. The most challenging part is
Exercise Physiology is a somewhat new profession. Most people haven’t heard of Exercise Physiologists or think that they are Physiotherapists. Granted, we are similar, and should work together to get the best possible outcomes for our patients. Although this is the case, there are some differences which we will now clear up below. What is
We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during this difficult time. Sydney West Sports Medicine remains fully operational and will continue to function throughout this period. We have strengthened our already stringent infectious control policy. Whilst social distancing is important your pain and comfort is also our priority, which is why the Australian Government
As we all come to terms with the growing challenges of the Coronavirus pandemic, we want you to know that the safety and wellbeing of our patients and team is our utmost priority. We are carefully monitoring the situation and following recommended health and safety guidelines from the World Health Organisation and the Department of
Oh what a festival time of year filled with family, friends and food. Those Christmas kilo’s may have expanded the waistline and there is no better time than the holidays to work back into that swimsuit ready body! For many, running is the perfect way to get back in shape and RunWEST presents as a
2019 has come and almost gone with and 2020 is just around the corner. This also means only 15 WEEKS TO GO until RunWEST! Imagine racing around the track at Sydney Motor Sport Park, soaring above the lions at Sydney Zoo, running through the Western Sydney Parklands and finishing under The Sydney Coliseum Theatre! To