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Aug
What is the science behind breathing practice?
THE SCIENCE BEHIND BREATHING PRACTICE More and more people are turning to breathwork as a way to improve their physical and mental health. However, you may have a lot of questions, especially around why you should practice it. Before you start our breath work and meditation classes at Forge, let’s explore breathwork and it’s scientific benefits. WHAT IS BREATHWORK? Breathwork refers
24
Apr
Stiff? Tight? Use a foam roller, now!
Do you have muscle or joint tightness? Do you feel like your movement is limited? Do you want to improve your sports performance? So what is a foam roller? Like the name suggests, a roll of foam. Foam rollers have risen in popularity greatly of the past number of years as the medical industry continues to grow. These rollers are
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
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
7
Oct
5 ways to stop an injury this summer!
1. Increase your Exercise Intensity So you may be doing some exercise at home to prepare for your sports season but how intense is it? Are you adding sprints, jumps and changes of direction that your sport requires? You have a great opportunity before the season starts to really prepare your body for what is ahead. We recommend having a
19
Sep
3 reasons why you are getting injured running
1. You aren’t tracking your running time Do you keep a log of your running schedule? If not you probably should. If you are someone that fluctuates your running time largely week to week, you should probably think again about that.. If you are like most people, you don’t like change and neither do our muscles and joints. Our bodies
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