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Dear clients,
Welcome to our June Newsletter. This month we celebrate our 2nd anniversary - HOORAY!! Without our wonderful clients and staff we wouldn't be here so a very BIG THANK YOU to all for your ongoing support .
With the GC Marathon fast approaching, this month our Podiatrist Darren Gaffney writes about what to look for when selecting running shoes. We still have a special offer available on Marathon Massage Packs and checkout our HeatWheat Slippers for those clients who suffer from chilly foot syndrome during the winter months.
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What's New at GCPSH
- GCPSH Principal Sports Physio Britt Caling is once again heading overseas as physio for the Australian Triathlon Team from June 14th to July 22nd. While Britt is away locum Physio Scott Coleman will be covering her usual timeslots. Scott has 10 years experience as a physio and has worked at an elite level with Australian rowing & at the AIS. He is hoping to join us on a permanent basis later in the year when he relocates to the Gold Coast from Sydney.
- GCPSH to provide massage services for new A-League Franchise Melbourne Heart Football Club. The club is heading to the the Gold Coast later this month for a pre-season camp. Our massage therapists will be keeping them injury free and fighting fit throughout the week.
- To accommodate an increase in our expenses with the beginning of the new financial year, as of 1st July there will be a small fee increase for physio & massage consults.
- GCPSH to attend 1st Annual Burleigh Heads Health & Beauty Expo Saturday 10th July. The Expo is being held at Vision Personal Training Burleigh - 87 West Burleigh Rd, and will feature a presentation by local paralympian Bryce Lindores along with healthy cooking demonstrations, a make-up workshop, advice on running, and various giveaways. GCPSH will be providing free physio & massage advice to help you optimise your health, wellbeing and sports performance. Entry is free so come along, have some fun - you never know, you might learn something!
Client News
All of these clients deserve a special mention for recent achievements or upcoming events: - Sally Pearson (nee McLellan) who is competing at the Diamond League Athletics Event in New York this coming weekend. It's Sally's first major meet since World Championships last year and we wish her all the best.
- Congratulations to Robbie McMillan who placed first in her age-group in the 4km Mother's Day Classic Fun Run last month. Super effort Robbie - keep up the good work!
- Triathletes Brad Kahlefeldt, Emma Moffatt (current World Champion), Emma Snowsill, and Daniella Ryf (GCPSH Swiss contingent) who are racing at Des Moines this weekend. At $US250,000 a win we expect to see first class performances as the best triathletes in the world go head to head.
- Kayaker Ken Wallace (Olympic Champion) who claimed gold in the K1 500m World Cup Event at Duisburg on the weekend. The Team of David Smith, Jacob Clear, Luke Morrison & Murray Stewart finished with silver in the K4 event. Congratulations guys & welcome home!
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MARATHON MASSAGE PACKS
Are you competing in the GC Marathon, Half Marathon 10km or 5km?
Our Marathon Massage Packs are designed to help you stay injury free, recover faster, and ultimately perform better come race day.
What you get: 5 massage treatments - 1 pair of 2xu compression socks - $10 voucher to spend on another service at GCPSH.
What it costs: $305 inc GST, saving you over 20%.
Secure your pack today with a $145 deposit. Plus you can claim your health fund rebate back on the spot. Packs are valid for redemption until July 18th, giving you 51/2 weeks to use the treatments.
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With the Gold Coast Marathon fast approaching, it is an appropriate time to address your running shoes, whether you’re an experienced runner, returning to running or running for the first time, selecting appropriate footwear for your individual needs is an essential first step. Unfortunately, the ‘one size fits all model’ does not apply to footwear. Every person has different needs and requirements, including gender, weight, running surfaces, and most importantly you’re running mechanics and foot type. There is no one ideal running shoe, nor is there one shoe that is better than all others for every runner.
As a podiatrist the majority of patients I see with foot and leg pain are recreational sports people and those participating in regular exercise as a means of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. A large proportion of these people develop problems as a result of poor foot posture, with the first line of treatment in many cases, when addressing foot and lower limb mechanics, being footwear.
Purchasing the correct running shoe for your foot type is often one of the most important decisions you can make in order to run comfortably and remain injury free. In order to make this sometimes overwhelming choice easier a basic understanding of your foot type is required. There are three basic foot types: pronated, supinated and neutral.
A pronated foot may be described as a ‘flat foot’, they are generally flexible and unstable, requiring support and stability from a shoe.
A supinated foot may be described as having a ‘high arch’ and are generally rigid, with little shock absorption, requiring more flexibility and cushioning from a shoe.
A neutral foot type depicts a more ideal foot posture somewhere in the mid range, requiring a shoe to follow suit, featuring moderate stability and cushioning.
Armed with your new found knowledge, find a reputable running shoe store, and ensure that your shoe is the correct fit for your foot. Sizing your shoe is critical in order to successfully accommodate the foot within. Take into consideration differences in depth and width of both the heel counter and the forefoot (especially women who generally have a narrower foot), and leave a thumb width from the end of your longest toe to the end of the shoe when you are standing. When choosing your shoe, be prepared to try on a number of different models correlating to your foot type, and always run with the shoe that feels the best, not the shoe that matches your running outfit.
If you are at all uncertain which shoe is appropriate for you, contact Gold Coast Physio & Sports Health for a consultation with Darren Gaffney (Podiatrist). Enjoy your running!
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Congratulations to JAROD THOMAS who is our June Referral Rewards Winner. To say thank you we have organised a Voucher for Jarod to enjoy Dinner at Can Tho Vietnamese Restaurant, Runaway Bay. Here at GCPSH we really appreciate it when our clients recommend our services to others. Every time you refer somebody to GCPSH your name goes into the draw to win our monthly referral rewards prize, so if you've had a positive experience with us, please consider recommending us to your friends, family & work/business associates.
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