Yearly Archive: 2013

Charity Surf Event

November 24, 2013 Two weeks ago The Sportscare physiotherapy team were involved in a charity surf event to raise money for local families with children with disabilities.  As physiotherapists we understand the costs for families for specialised equipment required for making life easier for chldren with special needs.  This is the third year the sportscare team have been...
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Medial Tibial Sress Syndrome

November 24, 2013 Shin splints or Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome  is one of the most common running injuries effecting the lower leg.  This condition most frequently occurs in athletes involved in running sports such as athletics, long distance running,  triathlons, and football.  Symptoms will include tenderness on the inner aspect of the tibia and pain will be present...
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Did you know?

July 27, 2013 Each of the Sportscare clinics has a stock of products for sale at very competitive prices. Items such as strapping tape, fit balls, braces, therapy band and foam rollers are often available cheaper than pharmacies and sports stores.  Contact your local Sportscare for details of what is available.

7 benefits of regular exercise

July 27, 2013 Want to feel better, have more energy and perhaps even live longer? Look no further than exercise. The health benefits of regular exercise and physical activity are hard to ignore. And the benefits of exercise are yours for the taking, regardless of your age, sex or physical ability. Need more convincing to exercise? Check out...
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Getting Pat on Track

July 27, 2013 Warana Sportscare has been part of a joint effort to assist international rugby league player Patrick Jack recover from a serious knee injury. Read more …

5-minutes with Francine Pehi

July 27, 2013 How long have you been doing Crossfit? I’ve been doing CROSFFIT for almost 4 years now with Lori and Lee KLEIN of CROSSFIT SUNSHINE COAST – Caloundra. Tell us a bit about the Crossfit Games and where are you ranked in the world? The Crossfit Games is the coming together of the worldwide Crossfit community,...
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Welcome

July 27, 2013 Well school holidays are over and we are quickly approaching the business end of the Winter sports season. In this newsletter read about dynamic stretching to really get you warmed up for upcoming semi-finals. Warana Sportscare has been helping an International Rugby league player recover from a serious knee injury. All systems go at Kawana...
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Our Physio from Caloundra

April 26, 2013 Russell Smallwood our Physiotherapist from Caloundra Sportscare on the Sunshine Coast is off to the swimming National Championships to be held at the South Australian Aquatic and Leisure Centre Adelaide from 26th April till 3rd May 2013. Russell will be the Physio for the Queensland Team. His duties will include loosening up and optimizing the...
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Sponsorship from Sportscare

April 6, 2013 Sportscare are committed to supporting individuals and teams achieve their sporting goals. If you’re searching for extra ways to get on top of your game, we’d love to receive your sporting resume, goals, a photo and some interesting information about you or your team. Once in receipt of this we’ll be able to determine how...
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Return of the running man or woman

April 6, 2013 For those of you looking to get a bit more serious and maybe even competing in fun-run events, the Sunshine Coast Marathon is in August this year, here are some things to help you get back into it without doing yourself injury. Read more.

Not tonight dear – I have a headache

April 6, 2013 Headache pain can apply to both men and women for a number of different reasons and can occur at the most inappropriate times. Headaches come in a number of different varieties, and yes you guessed it they are always a pain in the head. In this article we’ll provide you with a summary of main...
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Severs Disease and Winter Sports

April 6, 2013 With the start of preseason training for winter sports at Sportscare we often see an increase in presentation of children with heal pain. Read more.

Welcome

April 6, 2013 With 2013 well underway, the playing fields across the Sunshine Coast are set to be taken over by kids of all ages getting stuck in to mid-week rugby, netball, soccer and more. This month we’ve got some great tips on end of summer fitness, recognising Severs Disease and how you can partner with Sportscare to...
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Staff Profile – Mitch Matthews, Physiotherapist at Sportscare Kawana

February 22, 2013 Are you currently doing any further studies or self-improvement courses? Physiotherapy is a constantly changing profession. There is always new research coming out with the most up to date knowledge and treatment techniques which I am always keen to use. I also like to attend various post-graduate courses to continue building my expertise in all...
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Sportscare Sponsored Athlete– Callum Klein, Sunshine Coast Eagles

February 22, 2013 1. New Year’s Resolution? Alcohol ban until the season starts 2. Goals for 2013? To be better than in 2012 3. Childhood hero? Andrew Johns 4. Who inspired you to choose your sport? My dad, Russell who played for Valleys & Brothers in the old BRL days 5. Best achievement to date? To receive “Back...
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