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Can Strength Training Help You Run Faster?

Chris CP — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 08:15:22 +0000

Run Faster For Longer With Less Chance Of Injury The right strength program can improve your performance as well as reduce your risk of injury. At Central Performance we see a lot of runners coming in either for physio treatment or …

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Shoulder Impingement Is A Common Cause OF Shoulder Pain

Chris CP — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 10:54:14 +0000

Shoulder Impingement Shoulder Impingement Is One Of The Most Common Types Of Shoulder Pain One of the most common complaints we see as physio’s is shoulder pain, and it doesn’t just affect athletes. While acute shoulder injuries often happen in …

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Runners Knee

Chris CP — Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:58:29 +0000

Runner’s Knee – Patellofemoral Pain Sydney-siders love a good run! And with the Blackmores running festival coming up, beautiful scenery & awesome weather it’s easy to see why. So today we look at the most common type of knee pain …

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Low Back Pain – Keeping A Neutral Spine Posture

Chris CP — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 11:14:43 +0000

A Neutral Spine Is Important For Your Recovery Lower back or “lumbar” disc injuries are a common type of back injury we see here at Central Performance. Our dedicated team of physiotherapists do a fantastic job of reducing pain & …

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Do I Need a Physio, an Exercise Physiologist (EP) or a Personal Trainer (PT)?

Chris CP — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 07:40:58 +0000

So what actually is the difference between Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology and Personal Training? At Central Performance our physiotherapists, exercise physiologists & personal trainers all work side-by-side to care for our clients. Our aim is to perfectly match our clients with the …

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4 Quick Tests To See If Your Headache Is Coming From Your Neck

Chris CP — Thu, 04 May 2017 13:12:20 +0000

Headaches can really affect your lifestyle. You may find it hard to concentrate at work, & it can make you feel like not socialising so much because lots of noise or bright lights make it feel worse. Exercise is not …

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Lower Back Pain in Golfers

Chris CP — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 10:34:26 +0000

Lower back pain is by far the most common complaint for golfers of all ages and ability levels. Data collected from the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) show that 28.1% of all players have lower back pain after every round. The …

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From Pain To Performance

Chris CP — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 04:43:28 +0000

At Central Performance we believe that clients in the 21st century are looking for a new model of health & fitness. In our view the line between “rehab” & “fitness” is blurred if not fully broken down. Our goal is to …

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Two quick tests to help you avoid Shin Splints this Summer!

Chris CP — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 22:52:50 +0000

As we’re just about to tick over into summer, you may have been looking to return to those warmer early morning or late evening runs! So we thought we would help you out and give you a couple of quick …

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