Best 10 Tips for Better Sleep

March 14 – 20 is Sleep Awareness Week, so I thought it was appropriate to talk about sleep,  how it affects your mind and body, and how to sleep better. Sleep is something most of us complain that we don’t get enough of. We all know that 8 hours is the magic number and that…

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8 Best Stretches for Snowboarders

Snowboarder

Here I’ll cover  8 best stretches for snowboarders to help you play on the slopes longer and avoid injuries. Snow bunnies unite! The season for getting some fresh powder is upon us. I am positive everyone in Canberra has noticed the start of the really cold weather and that the ski season has begun early…

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Snowboarding Injuries: Tips for How to Prevent Injuries this Winter

Tips to prevent snowboarding injuries

Are you looking to prevent snowboarding injuries this winter season? In previous years I’ve written articles about preventing skiing injuries. You can find them here and here . This time I’ll focus on the snowboarders.  More specifically the benefit of protective devices for injury prevention.  There are still some similarities with preventing ski injuries. Most people…

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6 Cool Tips to Prevent Skiing Injuries (part 1)

Flatpack Ski's

Skiing injuries can ruin your ski holiday. It doesn’t matter if you are a first timer to the snow or seasoned veteran, the Australian ski slopes can be a dangerous place. Most of us don’t get a chance to follow the snow and  living the endless winter. It has probably been many months since you…

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The Achilles Heel for Runners: Achilles Tendinopathy

achilles calf anatomy diagram

Achilles Tendinopathy – the achilles heel for runners! With the nature of the last few years, many of us have had interruptions to our exercise routines. For runners especially, this can significantly increase the risk of injuries. Missing a period of training due to lockdowns or other reasons can make us want to train extra…

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