Is it better to do a full squat or partial squat for jump performance?
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Children’s clinic
Why should children and teenagers train in the gym?
References These references provide a comprehensive overview of the benefits of resistance training for adolescents, debunking common myths and highlighting the importance of safe and supervised programs.
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Why is grip strength so important?
Why is grip strength so important? Grip strength measures the total or peak force generated whilst squeezing a dynamometer, which is a device that measures force in a grip squeeze. While it might seem like a minor aspect of fitness, it has been demonstrated in numerous studies to help indicate overall health and functionality. Here’s
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What is a concussion?
Concussion signs observed Concussion symptoms reported
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Toe Walking in Children
Written by: Tracey Guy – Physiotherapist
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Importance of Junior Athlete Training
Growing up in an active lifestyle is well known for its health benefits but less is known about its potential risks. As kids age certain structures throughout the body can become stressed, weak and dysfunctional ultimately resulting in injury – commonly written off as ‘growing pains’. These injuries can then result in long periods of
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Alberta Infant Motor Scale
Alberta Infant Motor Scale The Alberta Infant Motor Scale or AIMS is a standardised examination tool used by paediatric physiotherapists to assess infants. The test covers infants from birth up to 18 months of age and assesses their gross motor development. Who is the AIMS used on? The AIMS is an appropriate test for any
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Athletics Coaching Rockhampton
It is rapidly approaching the school season for athletics in Rockhampton. To help with athletics coaching in Rockhampton, Glenn Hansen and Jordan Moffitt from Vector Health & Performance are coordinating a training program for children and teenagers to help with technique and performance in track events. A few myths exposed!! You do not have to
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Physiotherapy vs Occupational Therapy
You may be wondering what the difference is between a physiotherapist and occupational therapist particularly regarding working with children with disabilities. Occupational therapists commonly work with children to improve fine motor control, cognitive skills, sensory processing, and hand eye coordination. Physiotherapists on the other hand focus on gross motor skills (running, jumping, skipping), gait biomechanics,
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Why should I see an Accredited Exercise Physiologist post cancer diagnosis?
Exercise recommendations should be tailored to the individual’s abilities noting that specific exercise programming adaptations may be required for people with cancer based on disease and treatment-related adverse effects, anticipated disease trajectory and their health status. Accredited Exercise Physiologists and Physiotherapists are the most appropriate and qualified health professionals to be prescribing and administering exercise
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