Concussion – What every parent needs to know!
As we’re about to enter the season of contact sports, we’re no doubt going to see our fair share of head knocks and concussions. The AFL is trying to be a leader in concussion recognition and management, with new regulations implemented over recent seasons to ensure that concussion is accurately diagnosed on the spot, and […]
Measuring Exercise/Training Loads to Avoid Injury
In our last article we looked at the dramatic effects of detraining – missing training through injury, illness, holiday, or choice – and how long it takes to get that level of fitness back. The take home message was finding any form of exercise that maintains some conditioning during “down times” can dramatically reduce the […]
Why Strength Training MUST be a part of your fitness regime.
Hopefully there has been enough publicity and promotion over recent times for everyone to realise that the sedentary lifestyle of many Australians is at concerning levels. This sedentary lifestyle can go hand in hand with weight and obesity issues, and lead to chronic health conditions, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, that could otherwise be […]
ACL INJURIES (PART 3): INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAMS AND THE FUTURE OF ACL RECONSTRUCTIONS
In the past two blogs we have outlined the statistical risk of not only suffering an ACL injury, but also the risks of sustaining a recurrence of ACL rupture following ACL reconstruction (ACLR). We also delved into the risk to females, the inexact time frame to return to sport, and talked about whether you actually […]
Australia’s Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines
The department of Health has identified certain guidelines related to physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep for optimal physical health. The below information can also be found on their website but we advise that you speak to your doctor or physio for more specific advice. Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour, and Sleep Recommendations for Children […]
Exploring the “Core” of the Foot!
Finding your intrinsic muscles! Everyone has heard of the term “core muscles” used to describe the deep muscles around the spine and pelvic region that are important in keeping us healthy and pain free. We now also talk commonly about a “core” of deep muscles around the hip that are also critical to exercise, especially […]
ACL – The Curse of the Sportsperson: Part 2!
In the first part of our 3 series ACL blog, we looked at some of the sobering statistics of ACL, and unfortunately between blogs, the “good news story”’ of Sydney’s Alex Johnson returning after 5 knee reconstructions and 12 operations, has ended with him rupturing the ACL in his good knee in his 2nd senior […]
Looking to support your training with a Sports Nutrition Plan?
SSPC, Chris Rauch talks about Protein as part of a Sports Nutrition Plan. Whether you are aiming to compete in your first 10km fun run or you are looking to achieve a personal best at your next marathon, there are many optimisations that can be made with a sports nutrition plan that that can help […]
How to stop a baby getting a flat head: Helpful New Research
Did you know babies are able to turn their heads from side to side from the time they are born? Babies are stronger than we think, and while holding the full weight of their heads by themselves does take some time, they are building strength from the minute they are born. Born with a […]
ACL – The Curse of the Sportsperson: Part 1!
Whilst hamstrings remains the most common injury on the AFL injury database, and concussion is certainly the most concerning and significant injury to be managed, the ACL injury is still a diagnosis that is dreaded due to the longer term nature of the injury, and surgery that is so commonly required. The “curse of the […]