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    The most common skiing injuries

    In the second of a two part feature looking at common injuries you can sustain while on your winter sports holiday, sports physiotherapist Nicki de Leon looks at skiing injuries.

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    The most common snowboarding injuries

    In the first of two features looking at common injuries you can sustain while on your winter sports holiday, sports physiotherapist Nicki de Leon looks at the most common snowboarding injuries.

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    Preparing for your skiing holiday – part two

    In this second feature on preparing for your ski or snowboarding holiday we look at strength and core stability.

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    Preparing for your skiing holiday – part one

    Skiing is certainly one of the best things about winter, but how can we stay injury free and get the most out of our annual skiing holiday?

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    How to choose the right yoga for you

    In the last ten years, yoga has emerged from the shadows to take up centre stage in the fitness and well being arena. Sportsister looks at the different kinds of yoga to help you pick the right one for you.

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    Balance and proprioceptive training

    Balance and proprioceptive training are regularly used in elite sport. Here Sportsister looks at how you can help prevent injuries and optimise performance through using them too.

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    Knee pain from running – expert advice

    In the third of a new series of features on Sportsister we ask our expert panel to answer your sporting questions. This week Nicki de Leon, a sports injury physiotherapist, looks at knee pain.

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    Runner’s trots – expert advice

    In a new series of features on Sportsister we ask our expert panel to answer your sporting questions. This week Nicki de Leon, a sports injury physiotherapist, looks at runner’s trots.

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    The truth about tummy fat

    For many women, despite doing regular cardio work, shifting tummy fat can still be an issue. Sportsister looks at the best ways to tone your stomach and dispels some of the myths around this problem area.

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    Stretching – expert advice

    In the first of a new series of features on Sportsister we ask our expert panel to answer your sporting questions. This week Nicki de Leon, a sports injury physiotherapist, looks at stretching.

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