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Sports Recovery Massage: Why Athletes in Sydney Should Include Massage in Their Training

Sports Recovery Massage: Why Athletes in Sydney Should Include Massage in Their Training

From weekend warriors to elite competitors, Sydney’s active community embraces a wide range of sports and fitness activities. Whether you’re training for the City2Surf, competing in local rugby leagues, swimming at the iconic beaches, or cycling through the Royal National Park, the physical demands placed on your body require proper recovery strategies. While nutrition, hydration, and rest are commonly emphasised components of recovery, massage therapy remains an underutilised yet powerful tool that can significantly enhance athletic performance and longevity. The…

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Dowager’s Hump – Massage and Exercise

Dowager’s Hump – Massage and Exercise

Please note that this page is mainly for my personal reference – based on various YouTube resources. Deep Tissue Massage and Manual Therapy for Relieving Dowager’s Hump – Erik Dalton Massage techniques – standing, assess how tight are the sub-occiptal muscles and then reassess when client is sitting. If tone of sub-occipals are tighter when standing implies that there is an input from the pelvis. Side-lying fist into upper traps. Lean in and get client to gently lift shoulder (restricted…

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Snapping Hip Syndrome
Snapping Hip Syndrome Rehab

Snapping Hip Syndrome Rehab

Please note that this page is mainly for my personal reference. My notes from viewing YouTube video https://youtu.be/hfUXzY2wQiw “Snapping Hip Syndrome Rehab” Why does my hip snap? Snapping hip syndrome sensation felt on the font or side of the hip that occurs with various motions – can be painful or painless – can be associated with a loud noise through to no noise. External snapping hip is associated either ITB or gluteus maximus moving over the greater trochanter. Can be…

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when biomechanics doesnt matter
When Biomechanics DOESN’T Matter: Dr. Greg Lehman

When Biomechanics DOESN’T Matter: Dr. Greg Lehman

Please note that this page is mainly for my personal reference. My notes from viewing YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxEVBVlHpQE Biomechanists find dysfunctions. Muscle timing changes, muscle tightness, ROM, weakness, stability, glute inhibition, lower crossed syndrome, altered motor control etc. We thought that biomechanics was relevant. But how many biomechanical research findings have changed clinical practice for pain? (maybe helps with injuries but not pain. Biomechanical studies try to improve how we function. We must answer: Once defined and measured is it…

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Tendinopathy: 4 great loading programmes for tendinopathy
Tendinopathy: 4 great loading programs for tendinopathy

Tendinopathy: 4 great loading programs for tendinopathy

Please note that this page is mainly for my personal reference. My notes from viewing YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GCBoaNztbA&t=643s First loading option – Eccentric loading. Still most widely used approach for lower limb tendinopathy. Example – heel drops. Research in 90s showed good results but required 180 reps a day! As pain reduces then progress exercise by increasing loading. “Alfredson approach” However, there are limitations. Requires about 5 hours per week to be compliant with protocol. So time consuming. Goom does…

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Busting myths about imaging
5 Most Common Myths About MRIs & X-Rays

5 Most Common Myths About MRIs & X-Rays

Please note that this page is mainly for my personal reference. My notes from viewing YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZx7-3yIgOg Debunking most common myths about MRIs and X-Rays. Myth One: Imaging shows the cause of pain. Abnormalities are common with people without symptoms. eg 30% of people have meniscual tears without pain. Asymptomatic changes are common – are-related just like wrinkles in the skin. Sometimes imaging finds abnormalities that were present prior to person experiencing pain. Myth Two: Imaging predicts outcomes. Just because…

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