A proper warm up can increase the blood flow to the working muscle which results in decreased muscle stiffness, less risk of injury and improved performance. Additional benefits of warming up include physiological and psychological preparation. Recently there has been a shift in thinking and scienti...
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As we spend so much of our time sitting at our desk mostly staring at a computer screen it is very easy to become stiff and sore. Here are 5 easy ways to exercise while at work to reduce your stiffness and pain: **1\. Seated Twisting**: Move forward so you are sitting on the edge of your chair and s...
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Here are the term dates for your diaries for next year. **Term 1** Monday 30th January - Thursday 5th April (10 weeks) **Term 2** Monday 23rd April - Friday 29th June (10 weeks) Anzac Holiday 26th April **Term 3** Monday 16th July - Friday 21st September (10 weeks) **Term 4** Monday 8th October - Fr...
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As some of you are aware, an invaluable tool in muscle and "brain" (motor control) retraining now available to physiotherapists is the RTUS. Our colleagues at Castlereagh Physiotherapy Clinic have one on site and most of you would find a session with it most helpful. From the beginnings of your reha...
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As most of you will be aware, Katrina will be heading off at the end of January to have another baby. This has meant a re-shuffle of the physio staff to cover all classes. There will be minimal change to the term timetable and classes offered. The changes include: * Alla will teach 2 full days from...
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There will again be 8 terms on offer in 2011. All terms listed below will be 10 weeks except where indicated other wise. The fix term dates are as follows: **Term 1** Monday 31st January - Friday 8th April **Term 2** Monday 7th March - Friday 13th May (midterm start) **Term 3** Monday 26th April - F...
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Enrolments are being taken for summer school classes. Classes will run for 3 weeks from **Monday the 10th January**. All classes on offer will be of an Intermediate/Advanced level. Classes on offer are: Mondays 5.15pm and 6.15pm with Alla Tuesdays 11.30am, 12.30pm and 1.30pm with Katrina. The summer...
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With the running and fun run season in full swing, I have noticed an increasing trend for both girls and guys to wear compression gear under their running shorts. I have often wondered what the evidence suggests in the benefits of doing so. I came across this article reviewing recent studies from hi...
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I know that a lot of you spend much of your time travelling for work. This means long flights, stiff backs, poor sleep patterns and a general lack of routine. This can be hard on the body and the mind. This May 2010 newspaper article form the NY Times desribes the changing face of some American airp...
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