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MARNA BLOG
Education is a big part of our Practice at Marna Physio. We believe the most powerful tool in aiding a person's recovery is their mind. Here we will be sharing the latest research and information on all forms of musculoskeletal injuries and performance. Go ahead, you might learn something!
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Sarcopenia: use it or lose it
What is it? Sarcopenia is an age related musculoskeletal disease characterised by progressive loss of muscle mass and strength. Between...
Sam Slykhuis
Sep 15, 20221 min read
Why am I sore after exercise? DOMS explained...
Have you ever experienced a dull muscle ache that makes it incredibly difficult to walk up steps, hang the washing on the line or worse…...
Sam Slykhuis
Jun 23, 20222 min read
Running injuries 101
Overload injuries account for 90% of all running injuries. That perhaps shows that our enthusiasm is often our undoing. Increases in...
Steve Stahl
Jun 22, 20223 min read
Strength training for runners
A Message to the Runners Dear Runners (long and short distance), I am writing this message to discuss a very important topic that is...
Sam Slykhuis
May 13, 20224 min read
Stretching-is it a poor warm up strategy?
Winter is coming. The mornings and nights are getting chilly and winter sport is in full swing. Warming up prior to exercise has never...
Sam Slykhuis
Apr 26, 20222 min read
Pacing - Avoid the Boom and Bust!
Going from zero to one hundred is a sure way to find yourself on the couch nursing a new injury. Let’s be honest we have all been here....
Sam Slykhuis
Apr 19, 20223 min read
Swimmers Shoulder - A Pain in the Cuff!
Easter time is almost upon us which for many is about catching up with family, indulging in chocolate and having a well earned break -...
Oliver Butler
Apr 12, 20222 min read
INJURY FOCUS: ANKLE SPRAINS
I've rolled my ankle... again. Ankle sprains are reported to be one of the most common injuries for athletes, accounting for up to 20% of...
Sam Slykhuis
Apr 12, 20222 min read
Breaking it Down - Fracture Education for Kids
Marna Physio Oliver Butler explains bone fractures and how they are managed. A handy education tool for kids!
Oliver Butler
Apr 5, 20221 min read
INJURY FOCUS: TENNIS ELBOW
Have you ever experienced discomfort over the outer aspect of your elbow that aches, throbs or shoots pain? Despite being colloquially...
Sam Slykhuis
Apr 5, 20221 min read
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