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written by Jane Mason Monday May 8th is World Ovarian Cancer Day.  On the Sunday before (May 7th) I am organising a ‘Massage Marathon’  to raise funds for and promote awareness of Ovarian Cancer. Recently a girl I went through school and worked with was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.  I began thinking about what I…
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by Michael Pierce With running being the most basic of human physical activities and a requirement for most sports, why then is it associated with the highest levels of injury? Lake Health Group Director and Sports Physiotherapist, Michael Pierce, explains that poor running technique can play a major role in the development of injuries. Michael…
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by Ryan Hobbs Do you have an overuse injury? The hallmark sign of an overuse injury – in its early stages, is stiffness or soreness which may disappear after the warm up. However, continued use may cause additional damage where the pain will last throughout activity and may even be worse on completion of activity.…
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written by Chris Stewart Hamstring injuries are found to be the most common injury suffered by elite and amateur athletes. It is particularly so in sports requiring explosive sprinting, jumping and flexibility, such as AFL, soccer, and dancing. These injuries also have an extremely high reoccurrence rate. Correctly diagnosing the type and grade of the injury…
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A lot of people experience pain around the hip. It can be a very complex area to assess and treat. The reason for this is that there can be so many different sources leading the feeling of pain at the area. To develop a specific diagnosis can be very difficult and often having several differential…
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written by Joshua Dunne If you have been on a run around Ballarat recently chances are you have experienced a bit of discomfort during or after the session, particularly if you have pushed things a bit. This can be normal, however it is worth considering whether that soreness is caused by muscle fatigue or a…
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by Brendan Wilson What is the Lymphatic system? The lymphatic system is one of the body’s 13 systems and it is an integral part of our immune system. The fluid in the lymphatic system, known as lymph, is collected into lymphatic vessels from the spaces in between our cells after it has left the circulatory…
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by Chris Stewart A concussion is defined as a complex pathophysiological process that affects the brain, typically induced by trauma.   This can be occur by a direct blow to the head, face, neck, or a blow to the body, which can create a force that can shake a person’s brain. Concussion is an evolving injury, which can…
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by Joshua Dunne From humble beginnings in Germany, Pilates has made the journey via Scotland Yard, a British Internment Camp, New York’s Broadway District and is now here in Ballarat! So what is Pilates? Some people swear by it as the solution to long standing aches and pains while others see it as an overhyped…
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         The boys at Lake Health Group are doing their bit for Movember Movember is an opportunity for men to get together and grow a moustache to raise money and awareness of men’s health issues: –  Prostate Cancer – Testicular Cancer – Mental Health & Suicide Prevention The boys at Lake Health Group here in…
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