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Tendinopathy: Understanding, Managing & Overcoming Pain

Tendinopathy, often referred to as tendonitis or tendinosis, is a condition that can affect anyone from athletes to office workers. Understanding what it is, recognising its symptoms, pinpointing areas of pain and implementing effective management strategies are vital steps toward recovery. In this blog post, we will dive into the world of tendinopathy, shedding light […]

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When can I Run? Understanding Hamstring Strain Mechanism, Rehabilitation & Prevention

Hamstring strains are a prevalent injury among athletes, particularly those involved in sports requiring explosive movements and high-speed running such as football, AFL, athletics and rugby codes. The grade of injury can vary depending on the type of tissue, location and severity of the injury. Time for return to performance can be anywhere from a

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Demystifying Hip Flexor Pain

Hip flexor pain can be a common and debilitating issue that affects individuals of all ages and activity levels. Whether you’re an athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or someone in an office-based occupation, understanding the anatomy, causes, differential diagnosis and treatment options for hip flexor pain is essential. In this article we explore these key aspects

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Stephen Valassakis: Your Trusted Brisbane City Physiotherapist

 When it comes to your physical well-being, finding a skilled and experienced Brisbane City Physiotherapist is essential. Someone who listens to your needs, understands the intricacies of the human body and can help you recover from injuries, manage chronic conditions, and improve your overall quality of life.This month Activate Health & Fitness welcomes our newest

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Physiotherapy or Remedial Massage? Which is the best for you?

 Whether you are suffering from general aches and pains, injured, or looking to improve your athletic performance both physiotherapy and remedial or sports massage can be greatly beneficial. However, there are some cases when physiotherapy may be more appropriate than massage, and vice versa. To help you make the right decision for you, we’ve asked

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Chewy Nutty Vegan Muesli Bar

Chewy Nutty Vegan Muesli Bars

There is something about making your own snacks that make them extra tasty. With the amount of processed ingredients and hidden sugar in commercial muesli bars it is worth investing in making your own. This allows you to control the amount of sugar as well as ensure you are adding in essential nuts and seeds

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Understanding Biomechanics: How a Biomechanical Analysis Helps Prevent Injury

Have you ever wondered how your body moves and functions? The answer lies in the interesting field of biomechanics. Biomechanics is the study of how forces interact with the human body during movement. It involves analysing the mechanics of muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments to understand how they work together to produce efficient movement patterns.

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Vegan Coconut Slice Bars

Sometimes you just need to have a little indulgence…. Don’t be fooled though, vegan desserts and snacks are notalways healthier – yes they are from whole food sources but they can alsotypically be quite energy dense. That doesn’t mean you have to forego yoursweet craving though! It is all about balance and learning how to

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Vegan Protein Pancakes

Getting enough protein at breakfast can be challenging at the best of times. If you train in the morning you need to be maximising your gains by including protein in your recovery breakfast! What better way than to whip up some Protein Pancakes to hit your protein needs! Ingredients: 1/4 cup Vanilla protein powder 1 cup Wholemeal

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