In 1954 Sir Roger Bannister became the first person to run under 4 minutes for the mile, a feat previously thought impossible. Once again, the impossible is looking vulnerable with the sub-2 hour marathon now being challenged. During an 8 day window spanning 12–20 October this year, Vienna will host the second attempt by Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge to become the first…
Is your coffee intake getting out of control? Do you need a coffee in order to function at full capacity? Do you feel low on energy if you haven’t had coffee for several hours? If so, then it might be worth quitting coffee. If not for good, then maybe just for a month or so. See if it helps improve…
Acupuncture is an ancient technique with an oriental heritage, but today it is practised all over the world. To practice acupuncture in Australia you must have a bachelor degree in acupuncture and you must be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Acupuncture differs from dry needling in many ways, however one primary difference is that after…
This article has been written about the sport of triathlon, however, is applicable to all physical activities whether it be gym, cross fit, tennis etc. We all want to become fitter, stronger and faster athletes right? It’s these goals that continuously drag us out bed at 5am, drive us to complete 10+ hours of training weekly, and withhold us from a…
Bike fit specialists Kinetic Bike Fitting operate out of Melbourne Osteopathy Sports Injury Centre’s versatile studio space. Ross Hamilton from Kinetic Bike Fitting has put together this detailed article about selecting the correct saddle for your road bike. Saddles are one of the most often overlooked components on a bicycle. However, of all the investments you can make on your bike, a great seat—matched to your body—is…
Sleep is a fundamental requirement for systemic health. It is also one of the most integral components for the body’s healing processes and something that up to 45% of Australian adults report having issues with.
