Preparing For City To Bay – Train For The South Australia Fun Run
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by Joe Keain
4y ago
The City to Bay race is approaching fast!  Maybe you’re like me and tossing up the idea of giving it a crack? Maybe you’ve already registered and have been training but not quite sure what you should be doing … This blog will provide you with 3 helpful tips to prepare for your run! Learn how to prepare for the Westpac City to Bay fun run race – part of the Athletics Australia Australian Road Running Championships. 1. Be wary of doing “too much, too soon” This is VERY important. Often in the clinic we see people who have just started training for an event or trying to get fitter wi ..read more
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The 3 Biggest Mistakes People With Ingrown Toenails Make
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by HollyRob
4y ago
Have you noticed that the pressure of your bed sheets is causing pain in your big toes? ​Is wearing shoes suddenly becoming unbearable? It’s important to recognise the symptoms of ingrown nails early and get them fixed!  3 common mistakes people make 1. Poor nail cutting technique Curving the edge of the nail too much can encourage the nail to curve down the skin. Not cutting the very edge of the nail and pulling the nail off can also leave a nail spicule at the edge which can grow into the skin and become sore. Picking your nails is also a no-no! 2. Wearing tight shoes  Tight foot ..read more
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Anti-Gravity Treadmill – finally, running without indefinite rest!
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by HollyRob
4y ago
Check out our Anti-Gravity Treadmill in use! A fantastic option to KEEP running for conditions like stress fractures. Our running clients feel so relieved that they are able to continue running, without needing to rest for days or weeks. ​They love being able to keep working toward their running and fitness goals!! What is an Anti-Gravity Treadmill?The Anti-Gravity Treadmill is a revolutionary rehabilitation treadmill that uses air pressure technology to provide accurate, safe and comfortable partial weight-bearing therapy while promoting normal gait patterns ​ This treadmill uses “unw ..read more
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The shocking truth about milky feet
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by HollyRob
4y ago
We are currently seeing lots of clients present to the clinic with some much needed TLC for their feet. The spring weather is upon us and we all want a quick fix for our hard, dry feet that we have neglected over winter!A common question we are all getting asked recently is “have you seen that product that magically removes all the hard skin from your feet?”… The proposed life changing product is Milky Foot (or Baby Foot).  Milky foot is described on their website as a “a luxurious at-home pedicure treatment, which removes hardened skin through its intense peeling action after just one ..read more
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The minimalist guide to fixing that bunion
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by HollyRob
4y ago
Usually at this time of year as we start to think about moving our feet into more open shoes- we pay a little bit more attention to our feet. We start to notice little lumps and bumps and get curious. What is a bunion bump you may ask? A bunion is a deformity at the base of the big toe joint. Often in the early stages is you may notice a slight bump on the side of the foot. As things progress, you may see the toe begin to move across to the other toes and the bump become more prominent.  How did I end up with a bunion in the first place? While the common thought can be to blame gene ..read more
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Three myths about Plantar Fasciitis
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by HollyRob
4y ago
There is plenty of information out there on Plantar Fasciitis if you do a quick google search or ask your friends or family!With so much information it can be hard to figure out what is the right treatment for you. How confusing. ​There are also plenty of myths, this blog will cover the top 3! 1. Rest will fix your pain The cause of plantar fascia pain is because our body is not conditioned for the loading we are requiring from it, and rest certainly doesn’t help this problem! Maybe it’s walking too much, or running too much. Typical clinical presentation of Plantar Fascia ..read more
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The Shocking Truth About Corn Pads
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by HollyRob
4y ago
Think it’s a corn? Considering a visit to the Chemist? STOP. RIGHT. ​THERE. You’ve probably seen corn pads from your local chemist. They resemble a foam padding in the shape of a donut and aim to take pressure off the sore corn. ​ A corn by definition is a hardened layer of skin that often causes pain by pushing into the softer skin around and under it. They really hurt!  Some corn pads contain salicylic acid (ranging from 10-40%) which makes it easier to shed the skin. The trap people fall into with corn pads is leaving them on for many days in a row. This leads to skin irrita ..read more
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The simple guide to Ingrown Toenails
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by HollyRob
4y ago
“Why does my toe hurt so much?” “It’s red and puffy!” “It looks horrible!” …Sound familiar? What is an Ingrown Toenail? ​ An ingrown toenail is where the edge of the nail grows a small spike and begins to cut into the skin. Ouch! Once the nail pierces through the soft skin, infection can take hold leading to redness, pus and pain.Ingrown toenails usually don’t resolve until that nail spike is gone. Antibiotics for this reason often don’t work. ​Without treatment the pain and infection can last for months.  Why do they happen?! Common causes are: Cutting nails too short Leaving bi ..read more
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3 Hacks To Prepare For City To Bay
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by HollyRob
4y ago
26 days, 9 hours, 54 minutes, 39 seconds…but who’s counting? City to Bay is approaching fast! Maybe you’re like me and tossing up the idea of giving it a crack? Maybe you’ve already registered and have been training but not quite sure what you should be doing … This blog will provide you with 3 helpful tips to prepare for your run! 1. Be wary of doing “too much, too soon” This is VERY important.Often in the clinic we see people who have just started training for an event or trying to get fitter with pain in their shins, feet, calves and Achilles because they’re doing more than their ..read more
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The Ultimate Guide For Fixing Shin Pain in Football
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by HollyRob
4y ago
What are shin splints?  Although many footy players suffer from shin splints, the best plan is unclear for many players. “What can I do for my shin splints?” is consistently one of my most commonly asked questions!Shin splints describes pain and inflammation along the shin bone (tibia) as a result of muscle, tendon or bone damage to the area. The pain is usually felt in the lower leg and typically worsens the more you try to play on it – until becoming so severe that you are forced to sit on the bench. ​It’s very frustrating! Most of the time shin splints develop due to a sudden incre ..read more
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