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September 10, 2010
Physiotherapists'association celebrates World Physiotherapy Day

Thirty minutes a day can save your life.
Don't believe me?Ask a physiotherapist.
â ¢Around 350 million people are obese worldwide. Physical activity is one of the best means of countering obesity.
â ¢Physical activity provided under the guidance and supervision of a physiotherapist reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, type 2 diabetes, colon cancer and breast cancer.
Phys...

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March 18, 2024
Team Bahamas named for CARIFTA 2024

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The 76-member team that will represent the Bahamas at the 51st Carifta Games in Grenada has been named and ratified by the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA). The names made their way to our sports desk following three days of fiercely competitive CARIFTA trials at the Thomas A. Robinson track and [...]

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October 26, 2023
BAHAMAS WELCOMES CUBAN HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TO STRENGTHEN HEALTHCARE SERVICES ACROSS THE ISLANDS

The Ministry of Health & Wellness is pleased to announce the arrival of thirty-seven (37)health professionals from the Republic of Cuba as part of a recruitment exercise aimed at bolstering our in-country healthcare services. These skilled professionals who include:x-ray technicians, physiotherapists, laboratory technicians, biomedical engineers and epidemiologists will play key roles in enhancing...

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December 01, 2017
New Family Medicine LIVE WELL Clinic Opens in Sandyport, One Doctor's Challenging Path to Success

When Darius Bain, M.D., D.M., opens the door of his ultra-modern Live Well Family Health Center at Sandyport on December 1, guests at the reception and clients who enter will see a smartly furnished and well-equipped facility...

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August 24, 2023
A Grade 1 Tendon Sprain Explained

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Bahamians around the world were devastated to hear about Steven Gardiner's injury Tuesday at the World Championships in Budapest. We spoke to Physiotherapist Jenna Gibson of Finesse Motion Therapy about the injury.

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August 24, 2023
Taylor miss out on triple jump final; Nairn injured

BUDAPEST, Hungary - Charisma Taylor gave it a gallant effort on Wednesday, competing in her first global championship, but at the end of the day, she couldn't get that one big jump that she needed to advance to the final of the women's triple jump at the19th World Athletics Championships at the National Athletics Stadium in Budapest, ...
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August 23, 2023
Gardiner goes down in men's 400m semis

BUDAPEST, Hungary – From he was wheeled off the track following the heats of the men's 400 meters (m) at the 19th World Athletics Championships at the National Athletics Stadium in Budapest, Hungary, one got the feeling that the hot and humid conditions were affecting Steven Gardiner. It all came to a head in the semifinals on Tuesday ...
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August 11, 2023
Entry lists released for Budapest

The entry lists are out and The Bahamas will be well represented in a number of events at the 19th World Athletics Outdoor Championships, set for August 19-27 at the newly built National Athletics Centre, in Budapest, Hungary. The Bahamas will compete in the sprints, hurdles, jumps, and throws. The 11-member squad is led by World and ...
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August 08, 2023
Miller-Uibo part of Team Bahamas for world championships

A total of 11 athletes will represent The Bahamas at the biggest competition for athletics this year, and among the list of entries is the country's biggest star, making a grand return to the sport after having a baby just four months ago. Shaunae Miller-Uibo is back and she's ready to compete. She has been named ...
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June 14, 2023
Clubs ready for swim nationals

The time for fine tuning and tweaking is just about over and coaches from several clubs are ready for the 51st Bahamas Aquatics Federation's National Swimming Championships set to get underway Thursday and wrap up on Sunday. The event will take place at the Betty Kelly-Kenning National Swim Complex.

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