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Triathlon is an incredibly tough sport whereby you are essentially cramming three sports into one. As we come into the start of the triathlon season with the Noosa event just around the corner I though this would be a timely reminder of the most common cause of triathlon injuries: the time trial position!
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Hi guys. It's Gina from Balance and Motion Physio, and today I wanted to talk to you about headaches. Headaches are extremely frustrating and debilitating. There's actually a lot that you can do to make them feel better. I want to teach you a little bit about them and then give you some tips on how to manage them….
Read MoreHey guys, Nick from Balance in Motion here. One of the more common things I'm seeing recently is people coming in saying, "My calves are always tired. I stretch them as much as I can, but it never works, they always seem to be tired."….
Read MoreLindel is a passionate Pilates physio who first became interested in the human body when she injured herself at the young age of 12. After spending a lot of her teenage years seeing various physio’s for her injury, Lindel realised that she wanted to be able to help people….
Read MoreWe’ve put our heads together and have decided upon the four most commonly asked questions that Physios get!
Read MoreOver the summer break I was getting stuck into reading my Christmas present “Tools of Titans” by Tim Ferriss. A summary of the interviews he has undertaken with elite performers of the world ranging from pro athletes, silicon valley investors and leading medical researchers.
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RECOVERY:
Triathlon races, half and full marathons and big games of sport require intense physical and mental drain in order to achieve ‘PB’s and the win. You leave absolutely nothing in the tank to achieve your goals. You hit the finish line or the final whistle exhausted (hopefully happy) and broken. You couldn’t have tried harder.
Read MoreAs a general rule, running injuries occur because what you’re demanding of a tissue (muscle, tendon or bone) is more than it has the capacity to give. This can happen for one of two reasons:
Read MoreBACK IN THE EARLY 2000’S THE WORLD BECAME OBSESSED WITH THE CORE. STRENGTHENING THE CORE WOULD FIX ANYTHING INCLUDING NECK PAIN. “YOU HAD A SPRAINED ANKLE? WELL, YOU NEED TO STRENGTHEN YOUR CORE”. “SORE LITTLE FINGER YOU SAY? YOU HAVE A WEAK CORE”.
Read MoreI have been guilty of sleeping 6 hours every night without fail for a couple of years. I got sucked into the 4am club and work harder not smarter club. I’ve also lost count of the amount of blog posts telling you successful people only need 4 hours sleep.
Read MoreIt’s a fact. Strength training improves a runners performance.
There aren’t many things we can definitively say , but we can confidently assure you of that . Systematic reviews are the strongest form of evidence we have. Yamamoto et al 2008 concluded that runners perform better after a strength and conditioning program in their systematic review.
Read MoreDid you know you can still stand badly at a stand up desk? Having a stand up desk is part of the solution. Check out these tips from resident ergonomic expert Nick Carr on how to set up your standing desk properly.
Read MoreWe see a lot of grumbly shoulders, and often these aches and pains can be alleviated with a few simple things… a change in technique, or a bit of extra release in and around the angry area.
Read MoreI’ve worked at Balance In Motion for over 2.5 years. We treat a good variety of people including a lot of triathletes here in Bondi. This means I had a lot of triathlon related knowledge but not a great deal of personal experience. Over the summer, I decided to change this. I registered for the Huskisson Long Course, found myself a triathlon group and got training. There were times when I hated it, but surprisingly, for the most, I loved it. And I learnt a lot!
Read MoreLocal meditation teacher Tom Sullivan of A Still Mind takes us through his thoughts on how to incorporate meditation into our modern, fast-paced lives.
Read MoreAs people head into the running season (the SMH half is just around the corner) we start to see a lot of foot, ankle and calf problems at Balance in Motion. Most people think this is because their calves are tight. And in some cases this is the case. However…. in most cases it isn’t.
Read MoreMeditation Advice From Two People Who Practice What They Preach
Read MoreOne of the top 5 questions we get asked is how should I sleep or do you think my sleeping position is causing this?
One of the most common injuries we see is someone that went away on holiday and then suddenly developed raging neck pain. Why? A change in bed surface, pillow surface or size of pillows. Our bodies don’t generally love sudden changes.
Read MoreOsteoarthritis, what you need to know: Osteoarthritis is the leading cause of lack of exercise in people over the age of 65. It is a random lifelong joint disease that often begins…
Read MoreLocated in the heart of Bondi Beach, at Balance in Motion we are passionate about getting you out of pain and back to the active lifestyle you love. We will give you rapid pain relief, get you an accurate diagnosis and devise a plan with you to solve your pain, movement and more. Call us +61 2 9365 0004.
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