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How to foam roll your neck

Watch this video to get a simple foam roller technique to trigger point your neck, to relieve neck  pain, fast!You will also learn how to loosen your midback which is another key element to relieving pain in your neck and upper back. Stay tuned to the end where you will be shown some simple ways to […]

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3 steps to get you back into running after having a baby

I am sure that if you are a runner or were a runner and have recently had a baby you would be aware that a high profile trainer (Michelle Bridges) was back running just 3 weeks after having her first baby. Michelle seems like Super Woman and all of us would like to be like […]

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5 ways to avoid the insurance run-around

Insurers can be hard work.Why you should be writing everything down.Notes can be essential two or six or ten months later when you when you put together all the important facts into a final demand for compensation. .  Having notes to remind you of all of the details of what happened, and what you went through […]

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Part 4: How much is my claim worth? – Pain & Suffering

Share0 Tweet0 Share0 Emily BilliauPrincipal It is a significant part of a compensation claim.Particularly for those who cannot claim wage losses, such as young people, retirees or the unemployed, pain and suffering often comprises the most considerable part of a compensation claim We are back again with the final part of our four-part series on […]

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Part 3: How much is my claim worth? – Medical Expenses

Share0 Tweet0 Share0 Emily BilliauPrincipal Medical Expenses are a crucial part of all claims for compensation. Why? Well apart from the obvious fact they pay for the cost of any medical treatment…… compensation for medical expenses allows you to recover to your fullest extent as it removes the stress of working how you are going to […]

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Part 2: How much is my claim worth? – Care Costs

Share0 Tweet0 Share0 Emily BilliauPrincipal Care costs can be the single most significant component of a claim. Particularly when the injured party doesn’t work (therefore doesn’t have significant income loss) but is seriously injured. How much is my claim worth? It’s a big question. And one that is asked by every claimant we see. Unfortunately, the answer is never […]

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Part 1: How much is my claim worth? – Future Economic Loss

Share0 Tweet0 Share0 Emily BilliauPrincipal Most people have heard of personal injury claims but very few would understand what quantum is.…and they really should – behind liability, it’s the second most significant determinant of a successful claim.You’d be forgiven for thinking quantum has something to do with physics. But it nowhere near as difficult to […]

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How Near Misses Affect Cyclists Mentally and What to Do About It

Near misses are one of the most unsettling challenges cyclists face. A car speeding too close? A driver cutting you off? A near collision at an intersection? They might not leave visible injuries but the emotional impact can last much longer. These incidents are more than fleeting scares. For many, they leave a lasting mark […]

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Tips For Rehab After Knee Surgery From A Physio

Knee surgery. The concept can make even the strongest person cringe in sympathetic pain.  We contacted Physiotherapist Martin Coote from Brisbane City Physiotherapy to discuss post operative management and tips for rehab after knee surgery improve the chance of a successful recovery.  Read on to see his insights.  BOOK A CONSULT WITH MARTIN How should someone prepare […]

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How to eat your way to recovery – Part 2: Migration Stage

When you suffer an injury, your first thought might be to seek treatment from a doctor or physiotherapist. And while that’s the correct action to take, people often forget to think about how their diet can impact their recovery process. We sat down with nutritionist, Kate Jeffries from Katalyst Nutrition to talk through how you can […]

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