Geordie McColl, a talented gymnast from the Penrith region, first come to see us at The Healthy Body Company during his lead up for state trials for the National Men’s Level 7 Gymnastics NSW Squad. Geordie was experiencing ongoing back pain when hyperextending (bending backwards beyond the normal range of motion) during training and competitions. While, our…
DetailsHey kids it’s Mothers Day soon and you know what that means? Right? Breakfast in bed, a day of rest, reading, being waited on hand and foot followed by a delectable late lunch or earlier dinner surrounded by adoring family. Although it sounds indulgent it’s the least you could all do in recognition of the…
DetailsWant to get fit but not quite sure where to start? Research shows that HIIT (or High Intensity Interval Training) is the best way to get fit in the shortest amount of time– no more hours spent on the treadmill or stationary bike (woohoo)! The principle of HIIT involves using a combination of high intensity work intervals…
DetailsIt has now been 7 weeks since the season of the NSW Premier League 2 has begun and out of the 3 teams I am providing physiotherapy for, a third of the players have an injury! Considering the lengthy preparation during a preseason of 4 to 5 days per week training, this is a large proportion…
DetailsBrad Shaylor, a Penrith local, is Australia’s current under 15’s BMX Racing National Champion. He is an incredibly committed athlete, who trains daily both before and after school. He has recently qualified to represent Australia in the 2016 BMX World Championships in Columbia.
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…
DetailsWe meet really interesting people all the time. Many of our clients are busy doing amazing things, and we are privildged to support them in their pursuits. Rebecca Andrews is one of those amazing people. She has generously agreed to share some of her story with us. Rebecca suggested the title for this article, “Have…
DetailsNetball season is fast approaching and apart from a netball itself, the most essential equipment required to play is a good pair of shoes. Playing in the wrong or poorly fitted shoes may increase the risk of lower limb injuries. Three features come to mind with an appropriate shoe selection – comfort, performance and injury…
DetailsWith most Australian winter sports beginning their pre season training, many would be contemplating whether to bring along their trusty ankle guards or rigid tape. The use of an ankle guard or rigid tape is aimed at reducing the chance of rolling an ankle. This injury is one of the most common injuries in a…
DetailsDuring my years as a physiotherapist in both Europe and Australia I have seen many clients come in with low back pain. Sometimes this presents just as localised pain but sometimes it is in combination with radiating pain or other symptoms like numbness, tingling/burning sensations, stiffness, loss of coordination, weakness or a feeling of instability.…
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