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Issue No. 11 | June 2011   

Dear Friend, 

It's officially Winter and the running season is definitely in full swing. So we have filled this issue with lots of injury info, advice, treatment options and a great offer on custom orthotics for all those runners out there hitting the pavement and training for the upcoming events. Maybe you are entering the City to Surf, or the Half Marathon? See which event our friends and fans are competing in by answering our question poll!

In this issue:

  • Injury Article: Solutions for Shin Splints - To Get You Back Running Pain Free
  • Physio Fact Sheet: Cervicogenic Headaches - What are they and What Can I Do About It?
  • Video: "How the Trainers Train - Session 1"
  • Orthotics Offer: $75 OFF Custom Orthotics - all June and July!
  • Running Poll: Which event are YOU training for this year?
  • Latest Career Opportunities: We are looking for Part time Physiotherapists
  • $250 Massage Voucher Winner!

Injury Article: Soutions for Shin Splints - To Get You Back Running Pain Free

by Tim Keeley - Physiotherapist

‘Shin splints’ is a common term for ‘medial tibial stress syndrome’ (MTSS), or simply put; tissue Injury and inflammation to the connective tissue and muscles attached to the tibia bone that control inversion and pronation of the foot. It is very common in runners, but the good news is that it is relatively easy to diagnose and treat, and I have put together some great rehab solutions to the pain problem that plagues a lot of fitness fanatics... read more

 Download the full article

 

Physio Fact Sheet: Cervicogenic Headches

by Danielle Salomon - Physiotherapist

Headaches where the pain originates in the cervical spine, neck and upper shoulders are often referred to as a 'cervicogenic headache'. Best described as a tension type headache or migraine, the feeling is a deep or dull pain that usually radiates from the occipital to parietal, temporal, frontal and peri- orbital regions. Symptoms can include neck pain and cervical muscle tenderness, a single sided headache where it does not change positions between sides of the head, and they also may be worse in the mornings... read more

 Download the fact sheet

  


Video: "How the Trainers Train - Session 1"

Check out our first video in the series on 'How the Trainers Train', filmed this week at our Bondi Junction clinic in Fitness First Platinum. It takes very good technique, postural form, core stability, hip and leg strength and of course practice to perform these exercises! 

 How the Trainers Train Session 1 - 1:38


   

Orthotics Offer: $75 OFF Custom Orthotics - all June and July!

Are you getting pain from running and it doesn't improve with the latest shoes or improving your running technique (like mid or forefoot running)? - The answer maybe simply be in getting custom-made orthotics. For the entire months of June and July you can see our Physio's for a complimentary Gaitscan foot and biomechanical assessment to see if orthotics are suitable for you, and recieve a massive $75 OFF! CUSTOM ORTHOTICS from The Orthotic Group.

For more info on the Gaitscan assessment and orthotics go to:
http://www.physiofitness.com.au/orthotics.htm




Running Poll: Which Event Are YOU Training For?

Which Sydney running event are you training for this year? Let us know and find out what our other fans and friends are entering in by answering this simple poll!

Go to the Question Poll on Facebook




 

Latest Career Opportunities: Part-time Physiotherapists

We are always looking for ambitious Physiotherapists and Massage Therapists to join our team, with amazing opportunities for Full-time permanent and Part-time contract positions with excellent commission structures. We currently have 2 fantastic opportunities and 1 upcoming opportunity for experienced, energetic and highly ambitious Physiotherapists to join our friendly and hard working teams. For all the information on the current opportunities at our clinics click on the link below. If you know of any great Physiotherapists who would love join our team simply send then the link below!

Physio Fitness /Join Our Team - Career Opportunities


$250 Massage Voucher Winner!

Congratulations to... Kristen Greaves! Who is our winner of our 'Like our Facebook Page' competition. She wins $250 of Massage Vouchers!

Well done we hope you enjoy the experience!

 

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