Whether you’re just getting started with cycling and you want to get the best possible start, or you’ve been cycling for a while and you want to take your ride to the next level, there are a few things you can do to improve your performance and get your best ride. Equipment A good ride […]
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Ironman Triathlons – Free Infographic
Ironman triathlons are one of the most extreme forms of endurance events and place an incredible toll on your body. If you’re thinking of competing in next year’s Port Macquarie Ironman event, now is the time to start training. To help you out we’ve produced this infographic with some background on the Ironman event, most common […]
Hitting the ground running- a Sydney Chiropractor’s Guide on How to Prevent Painful Running Injuries
If you’re a keen runner then you will know that from time to time hitting the ground hard can cause pain, specifically in common areas, such as the knees, lower back, and ankles. If you’re constantly finding yourself aching or feeling the burn after a long run, it’s advisable to make sure you put a […]
A love of cycling?
Sport is good for you; it gets your heart racing, your body moving, and is fantastic for general health and wellbeing. Of course, like anything in life, injury is possible, and this is the general good with the bad situation. Having said that, there are many ways you can reduce the chance of a sporting […]
Run Faster, Ride Harder, Swim Longer – How chiropractic could help triathlon athletes
It’s common knowledge that a triathlon is one of the most challenging sporting events in the world. Athletes train tirelessly to reach the maximum levels of success, and back to back running, biking, and swimming takes its toll on even the fittest of individuals. Because of this, it’s no surprise that many end up with […]
Tennis Injuries: Prevention & Risk Factors
There are approximately 54 injuries per 1000 tennis matches played, which is roughly half the number of injuries that occur during the same number of soccer matches. Figures show that approximately 1,130,700 Australians in 2006 aged 15 years and older played tennis in the 12 months prior to being surveyed and that rate of tennis […]
Getting the Most From Your Tennis Game
Tennis is a great activity for getting fit. It requires speed, endurance, coordination, balance, and power. As with any sport, however, there are a number of injuries that can occur. We’ve all heard of tennis players suffering from tennis elbow, but only about 5% of people who experience tennis elbow actually play tennis. Besides tennis […]
