During pregnancy women free from medical complication can freely be advised to participate in some moderate forms of physical activity at least twice a week. If their attending physician deems…
Read MoreCommon anatomical considerations during pregnancy include weight gain and associated shifting of the centre of gravity, postural changes, and joint laxity due to hormonal changes. Weight Gain and Shifting…
Read MoreMedical and physiological considerations during pregnancy include gestational diabetes mellitus which has risks for both the mother and the foetus, the changes that occur in the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, nervous…
Read MoreExercise Programming and Pregnancy Selecting the correct sports exercises while pregnant is crucial. All programs designed for pregnant women should include low impact aerobic activities to increase cardiovascular and vascular…
Read MoreAbdominal Muscles During pregnancy, it is important to check for advanced separation of the abdominal muscles in order to take precautions to avoid any further separation. The abdominal muscle in…
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NON-DESCRIPT BACK PAIN IN ADULT DISTANCE RUNNERS (NOVICE vs. ELITE) Overview: Back pain is one of those ongoing concerns that plagues the population. Why is it that back pain does…
Read MoreIn part 2 of our video series we take a more in depth look at exercise interventions and progressions for medial knee pain in dancers. We also address the issue…
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In this video series by our Exercise Physiologist Sami Gurdon we examine the unique issues faced by dancers that can result in medial knee pain and discuss how…
Read MoreNon specific medial knee pain is a fairly common ailment experienced by a wide variety of clientele. We find that there are a few distinct differences when dealing with knee…
Read MoreParticipation in sports is great for a person’s health and well being. This does however increase the risk of injury for all participants, from the elite to the recreational athlete…
Read MoreExercise selection can be difficult when trying to deliver various results. In both rehab and strength and conditioning there are a multitude of exercises we can use to target various…
Read MoreIn this video one of our senior Exercise Physiologists Sami Gurdon gives insight into building strength for dancers. At START Training Brisbane we work with emerging and professional contemporary dancers…
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