Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) BPPV is a peripheral vestibular disorder in the inner ear. The most common symptom of BPPV is episodes of vertigo with positional changes where the position of the head is moved against gravity. BPPV can affect anyone, however it has a higher incidence in adults above 60 years of age. […]
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What can I do to help?: Recommendations from a Cancer Survivor You may have a family member or friend who is currently receiving treatment after being diagnosed with breast cancer and it can be hard to know what to do to help. These are some things that can help them and their family during a difficult
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How will you take your next step? Hip Anatomy: The hip joint is classified as a ball and socket joint. As the name suggests, the joint is compromised of two bones [Femur and Pelvis] with one bone exhibiting a ball-shaped head [Femur] which fits snuggly into the cup shape of the pelvis. The hip joint
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So, you want to grow muscle, get bigger, stronger, or get jacked, whatever you want to call it! Here, at Vector Health & Performance in Rockhampton and Yeppoon, we wanted to break down a few myths! In terms of sharing some context: Here are two athletes that I coach. There is a significant age difference
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Different nutrition strategies and how to decide what is the best approach for you. Within nutrition coaching, we have a number of strategies we can use to achieve weight-centric or performance related goals. How appropriate these strategies are and how effective they will be is highly specific to each individual is determined based on each
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Caribeae Portal How do we work into your child’s athlete development Daily Stretches Lock Clam – 2x 25 each side This exercise will help swimmers to get better hip extension, required for kicking (especially in strokes like Breaststroke and Butterfly). Lay on your side and roll forward until you are almost facing the floor. Straighten
Women’s Health Week Menopause It’s women’s health week and we thought it was the perfect opportunity to shed some light on some of the different conditions and changes that affect women throughout their lives. Today, that topic is menopause. Menopause is the period of time when it has been a year since a woman experiences
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Women’s Health Week Endometriosis It’s women’s health week and we thought it was the perfect opportunity to shed some light on some of the different conditions and changes that affect women throughout their lives. Today, that topic is Endometriosis. Endo is a condition that affects 1 in 10 women, where tissue similar to the lining
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Sports strength and conditioning as you get older Most injuries that occur in mature athletes on the sporting field come as a result of performing a movement the body isn’t prepared for. Did you know that strength and conditioning isn’t only for kids and teenagers playing sport? You may be interested to know that the
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Can you drink too much water? Some of the most common health advice is to stay hydrated – and for the most part, this is excellent advice. Staying hydrated is important for regulating blood pressure, plays a role in food digestion and regulating fluid/electrolyte balance during exercise and training. But is it possible to drink
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