With this classic crazy Spring weather of interchanging sunshine and rain there’s no doubt your garden is in need of some taming before things get too out of control. Whilst the warm air is enticing you to get out and take in some Vitamin D don’t forget to be mindful of looking after your body [...]
In our fast-paced world, we often neglect our sleep, not appreciating the impact it has on our overall wellbeing. Sleep is a crucial asset to our health, affecting everything from our mood to our immune system. One of the most effective ways to improve sleep quality is by practicing good sleep hygiene. But what exactly [...]
Cold exposure is becoming more and more popular in the health field recently, with a large body of evidence suggesting that exposure to the cold can have a myriad of benefits for our physical and mental health. Although the last thing we want to expose ourselves to (especially in the winter) is more cold, just [...]
Golf is a wonderful sport that is wildly frustrating and rewarding at the same time. You can spend 4 hours hitting the ball terribly and stripe one down the middle on the last hole, changing your perspective of the day completely. Golf is a sport that presents a fantastic opportunity to socialise with friends and [...]
Sport is an excellent way for kids and teenagers to build fitness, establish social connections and learn about teamwork. Here on the Bellarine Peninsula, we are lucky to live in a very active community where we can access a wide range of sports and activities. Whilst playing sport is great fun; there are some less [...]
Anyone who exercises or plays sports can benefit from seeing one of our osteopaths. Whether you are a recreational or elite athlete, everyone is prone to injuries from exercising and playing sports such as tennis, golf, basketball or footy. Not to mention cycling or running. These injuries can be varied in their presentation, from acute [...]
Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylalgia is an inflammation of the tendons that join the forearm muscles on the outside of the elbow. The muscles and tendons of the forearm can become damaged from overuse and repetitive motions, leading to pain and tenderness on the outside of the elbow. As the name suggests, playing tennis or other racquet sports is a common cause of this condition.
I have mostly lead a very active life, playing multiple sports during my teens and then playing senior football for 17 years. During this time I would train 2 or 3 times a week and play a game on the weekends. The beauty of playing team sport for such a long period is that there is never a need to find “motivation” to exercise, as I always had other people relying on me to perform and I would never want to let my team down.
Training for a fun run can mean clocking up lots of kilometres, but this repetitive training is often hard on the body and leads to many runners breaking down before they even reach the start line. With fun run season in full swing on the Bellarine, here are some reasons why you should be strength training to help reduce your risk of injury and improve your running performance.
It's All About The Warm Up!! Before Leaving for the Game: Hydration is the Key!! Water regulates your body temperature and lubricates your joints. It helps transport nutrients to give you energy and keep you healthy. It will make a big difference especially as our days are starting to (slowly) get hotter. As a very [...]
