With the advent of AFLW in recent years there has been a sharp increase in the number of young girls and women participating in sport. However, along with the rise in participation, there comes a drastic increase in the number of ACL injuries. Recent evidence suggests...
Foam rollers are becoming increasingly popular and for good reason. They can be an effective and safe tool that may be used for self myofascial release in the comfort of your own home. They are most often used before a workout for a warm up or post-exercise as active...
We all know how a good nights sleep can leave us feeling fresh and ready to the tackle the day, but just how beneficial is sleep? In the second of our posts on sleep Dr Belle Picco, Osteopath, explores this question as well as some of the potential outcomes of not...
As Osteopaths we get asked this question on a regular basis by a variety of patients. We know that sleep is a restorative activity, one that provides the body with an opportunity for growth and repair, a time to recover from the stress of day-to-day life. Yet some...
We have all heard that we should drink more water and that it is important to stay hydrated, but why? Dr Damien Ryan, Osteopath, takes us through some of the reasons and some handy hints on how to maintain adequate hydration throughout the day. Did you know...
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