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Q&A with Kristen Brace, RMT
Kristen Brace, is a Remedial Massage Therapist, working from our Jordan Springs practice. We asked Kristen a few questions about her work. Why did you become a Remedial Massage Therapist? I was always interested in massage. I was fascinated by how it worked to help the body relax and recover. So when my daughter was […]
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ACL rupture – is surgery the answer?
Anyone involved with sport would have heard about the “dreaded ACL” injury (commonly referred to as a “torn ACL”, “ruptured ACL” or “ACL disruption”). Jude, has done a great blog explaining exactly the ACL is. You can read it here. In my own practice, I have noticed that when people tear their ACL, there is […]
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5 quick tips for your posture
Firstly – while you read this on your computer or smart phone – think about how you are sitting. You’re probably slouching – don’t worry we all do it. The first step to improving your posture is having awareness of it in the first place. Our bodies are strong and robust structures that are made […]
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Common Tendon Injuries in Runners
We have some very motivated trail runners in our team. This photo is of Steve Cunningham, but Kristen Brace and Renee Coleman have also competed in UTA events and in Kristen’s case she has completed the Western States Marathon. So, when the opportunity to chat to a group of motivated runners recently presented itself, we […]
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Dry Needling – what is it?
What is dry needling exactly, and how can it be of benefit to me? Dry needling is a technique used in physiotherapy practice where thin needles are inserted into a muscles “trigger points” to decrease pain and muscular tension. Thin needles are put into the altered or “dysfunctional” tissues in order to improve or restore function. […]
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The Healthy Body Company @ NRL Touch Premiership
The NRL Touch Premiership is now well under way, and The Healthy Body Company team is thrilled to be supporting the players at the fixtures through this season. For those of you that don’t know – the NRL touch premiership is in its second year of running with the addition of two new clubs; the […]
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5 Daily Exercises to Keep Your Back Happy
Lower and upper back stiffness can affect anybody. So, if you are experiencing back stiffness, you are not alone! Why do we feel stiff? We are made to move. However, if you live a sedentary lifestyle, which might include sitting at a desk for most of the work day in conjunction with long commutes, the lack […]
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Exercise for Parkinsons
For everyone, exercise is a vital component for healthy living. Recent research has shown that regular exercise improves the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease as it helps to reduce stiffness and benefits overall daily living activities. The greatest benefit comes from doing things that you enjoy. Some activities will give you more […]
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Just another rolled ankle?
Winter sport is now upon us (how did that even happen) and it seems like an appropriate time to discuss one of the most common injuries we come across in the clinic. Lateral ankle sprains. Ankle sprains account for 90% of sprains and often result in tears in the lateral ankle ligaments. Being a lover […]