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How Alcohol Impacts Athletic Performance and Recovery: A Comprehensive Guide
It’s important to remember that for athletes, success in training isn’t just about the hours you put into your sport—it’s about the choices you make off the field too. Amongst these, alcohol consumption often goes unnoticed as a factor that can...
How I Trained to Run a Sub 4 Hour Marathon
My running story! It is estimated that less than 1% of the world’s population have run a full marathon (42.2km) in any given year. So, taking on this epic fitness challenge is definitely not to be taken lightly. But with great effort comes great reward and I believe...
Understanding Whiplash Injuries: Insights for Recovery
Today, we’re diving into a condition that has significant implications for many individuals following motor vehicle accidents: whiplash injuries and whiplash-associated disorders (WAD). This essential topic deserves attention, as understanding whiplash can greatly...
Understanding Patellar Tendinopathy: A Guide to Managing and Treating Jumper’s Knee
Patellar tendinopathy (often called "jumper’s knee") is a common condition affecting athletes and active individuals, particularly those involved in sports that involve repetitive jumping or running. While often misunderstood and mismanaged, understanding the latest...
Move Clinic: Understanding and Managing Lateral Epicondylalgia
Lateral epicondylalgia...don't let it slow you down! Elbow pain can impact anyone from the fruitful gardener to dedicated climber. Today, we're diving into the world of lateral epicondylalgia, one of the most prevalent upper limb conditions among athletes and working...
Discogenic low back pain (it’s a pain in the butt!)
Discogenic low back pain (LBP) is a common condition that affects many individuals, characterized by pain originating from the intervertebral discs. Unlike radicular pain or nerve root compromise, discogenic LBP does not involve pain that radiates along the nerve...
Embracing the Kinetic Chain: A Unique Approach to Core Strengthening
At Move Clinic, we're always exploring innovative ways to enhance rehabilitation and core strengthening. One applicable tool is through a kinetic chain training approach to core strengthening. This method emphasizes the importance of both the inner and outer units of...
Understanding Congestive Heart Failure: Insights from Move Clinic
What is Congestive Heart Failure Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is a critical condition that affects millions of people worldwide, characterized by the progressive decline in left ventricular function. This leads to low exercise tolerance, and increased mortality and...
Understanding Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI)
Understanding Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI) At Move Clinic, home of beautiful bushwalks we see our fair share of ankle sprains. They are a common injury, especially among athletes and active individuals. Despite their frequency, many people underestimate the...
Climb Smarter Episode 4 – Footwork (How to leverage good technique like the pro’s!)
In Episode 4, Lee covers some of the fundamentals of good footwork and gives you 5 tips to help get you climbing like a pro! If you would like a personalised training plan from one of our specialist climbing physiotherapists get in touch! In Waterloo we have Justine...
Climb Smarter Episode 3 – Dynamic Movement
Lee Cossey breaks down the 3 necessary steps to master the basics of dynamic movement! If you would like a personalised training plan from one of our specialist climbing physiotherapists get in touch! In Waterloo we have Justine Walker, Jayden Bennett and Lee Cossey....
Climb Smarter Episode 2 – Technique (How to Boulder Like the Pro’s!)
In Episode 2, Lee builds on some concepts from episode one and covers a couple more drills and tips to help you learn to move like the pro's! If you would like a personalised training plan from one of our specialist climbing physiotherapists get in touch! In Waterloo...
Climb Smarter Episode 1 – How to Warm Up for Bouldering
Physiotherapist and climbing coach, Lee Cossey demonstrates how to execute an ideal warm up routine for a boulder session in the gym at 9 Degrees Waterloo!
Manual therapy vs loading-based physio treatment: Fast track your recovery
The human biological system is a complex powerhouse. Depending on what part of the body you are dealing with, whether it is muscle, bone, nerve, ligament or tendon, this dictates treatment. Further complicating the matter, the brain often likes to get involved and...
Exercise and ageing : Physical activity is medicine in older age
Most of us know we should exercise. But it can be hard to know what to do, how to do it, and trust we are doing it safely. As we grow older, our bodies and mind change. It's not something to be ashamed of, it's simply a process of adaptation. There are normal...
Good pain vs bad pain – Managing climbing injuries
Injury is part of the game in climbing, but not all injuries are created equal. Pushing limits can take a toll on the body, but is there a difference between good pain and bad pain, and when should we see a trained professional? First, let’s set the scene. You’re...
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