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30
Mar
5 ways to stay injury free this festive season
1. Don’t overdo social sports We probably all know someone that came off second best during backyard cricket or park soccer once upon a time. It is important to know your limits. If you haven’t bowled a cricket ball since the last festive period, it’s fair to say you aren’t Elyse Perry. Make sure to enjoy yourself but take it
22
Mar
5 benefits of massage therapy you need to know
How often do you get massages? Are you a regular? Or do you chose not to get massages at all? Read below to know why you should be fitting more massages into your routine.. 1. Stress and anxiety reduction Massage therapy can help reduce stress and anxiety by promoting relaxation and reducing tension in your muscles. When you are having
3
Mar
Women, we want to improve your health.
Women’s health at Forge We help women of all ages who are pre/post pregnancy, managing injuries and who are suffering from a variety of conditions. At forge we pride ourselves in helping females achieve their health goals and we want to help you too. Seeing one of our Physiotherapists may be helpful when 1. You want to work on pelvic
22
Feb
5 reasons why you should start group classes now
So you may have been thinking about group classes for a while now, or you may be rearing to go! If you want to move better, feel better and look better, you are in the right place. There are many reasons for you to join our group classes but we will limit it to five.. 1. Motivation and accountability Group
1
Feb
5 reasons why you should see an Exercise Physiologist, now!
If you havn’t seen an Exercise Physiologist (EP) before, it’s time to consider one. EPs can help you with a variety of different complaints, conditions or injuries. Read more to find the 5 main reasons you should book in your first consultation.. 1. You are recovering from an injury It’s likely that if you injured yourself in the past, you
18
Jan
Should I tape or brace my painful ankle?
So like you know, hurting your ankle is frustrating and quite limiting. You may be wondering what you can do to help it and you have probably thought about giving your ankle some support. The question then is, what support should you use? What do i need to consider? Taping and bracing are quite different for a number of reasons
3
Jan
5 ways to make 2023 your physical best
1 . Create a sustainable routine A year isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon so you need to prepare yourself for one. A routine can be very useful to enhance your health by creating more structure in your life. For example, most elite sports teams have their training and playing rosters given to them a year in advance so that
9
Dec
Do you RICE injuries? Find out why you shouldn’t
What do you do directly after being injured? Do you ice your injury? Do you just go about your business like nothing happened? Read more to find out what you should be doing.. So where did RICE come from? RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) has been used heavily for injuries since 1978 when it was publicised by a sports medicine
3
Dec
Benefits that you don’t know you are entitled to
Private health insurance Private health insurance could help you cover medical costs that aren’t covered by Medicare. These costs might include physiotherapy, exercise physiology and even gym memberships we offer here at forge. How much will my health fund cover Every health fund will cover different amounts depending on your membership. If you visit us, we can swipe your card
11
Nov
I have had a child recently, can I return to exercise now?
Firstly congratulations, we hope that your baby and you are healthy! So you are wanting to return to exercise, that’s great! Exercise has so many benefits for you after pregnancy such as decreasing post-natal depression, improving pelvic floor strength and improving your cardiovascular health. Read more below about when to start your return to exercise. Returning to exercise after vaginal
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