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The Benefits Of Using A Contour Pillow

websitebuilder@thryv.com — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 03:42:53 GMT

The Benefits Of Using A Contour Pillow

1. Improved Laying Posture

Every time someone sleeps, they can adopt a different sleeping position. Sleeping positions can be as varied as dreams! Proper pillow support can improve laying posture and effectively reduce the amount of aches and pains that may be present upon waking.

2. Support For The Cervical Spine

A contour pillow can help to keep the vertebrae lined up properly. Correct positioning of the cervical spine while sleeping can help to reduce unwanted stress on parts of the vertebrae that may result in sore spots.

3. Reduce Neck, Shoulder & Back Pain

Comfort and relief! The use of a contour pillow can help to reduce neck, shoulder and back pain by supporting and cushioning painful areas. By reducing neck pain, in particular, jaw pain (or TMJ) can be alleviated. Painful clicking, grinding and locking of the jaw may be reduced with correct alignment of the neck and shoulders.

4. Improve Symptoms of Snoring & Sleep Apnoea

Correct positioning of the head and neck during sleeping can help to open airways and reduce snoring. Raising the head slightly may help to open partially obstructed airways of people with sleep apnoea and reduce episodes of interrupted breathing.

5. Travelling Comfort

Long plane flights or even long trips in the car can create awkward resting positions, with resulting cramp, stiffness and pain. If frequent changes of beds and pillows are also involved, such as with travel, the neck may not end up in a ‘natural resting position’ each and every night. Contour pillows can increase comfort and reduce the risk of stiffness and cramping pain by placing your neck into an improved resting position.

These are just some of the health benefits that may arise from using a contour pillow. And if pain and tightness of the neck, back and shoulders are reduced, this can also represent a financial benefit with reduced cost of pain killers and specialists visits. Such a small thing as improving the laying posture can well result in large benefits.

Podiatrist Designed Thongs Can Relieve Foot Pain!

websitebuilder@thryv.com — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 03:38:12 GMT

Podiatrist Designed Thongs Can Relieve Foot Pain!

1. Improved Gait

You may be experiencing abnormal foot function due to a variety of reasons such as flat feet, high arches, Plantar Fascitis, Achilles Tendonitis, bunions or cracked heels. Incorrectly or poorly fitting footwear can contribute to an improper gait, throwing out our centre of balance and increasing stress on other parts of the body. Podiatrist-designed footwear can reduce stress on sore feet, knees and back by cradling your arches and enabling a more natural motion. This will then improve your gait and your foot function.

2. Reduced Back Pain

Abnormal foot function may be affecting the alignment and movement of your feet which in turn affects other parts of your body such as the back. Flat Feet, Rolling in Feet, Limb Length Difference and Asymmetric Movement of the Feet can all contribute to lower back pain. Correct footwear can balance the feet and legs, which will ultimately stabilise the pelvis and enhance the normal function of the spine to reduce back pain.

3. Reduced Heel Pain

The sole of the foot has over 200,000 nerve endings, being one of the highest concentrations of nerve endings anywhere in the body. With overuse and degeneration, each step can be like a sledgehammer to your foot. Heel pain can develop taking the form of a sharp, burning or aching sensation, quite often worse in the morning. This is due to our muscles and ligaments tending to shorten and tighten up during rest. Effective support from properly designed footwear can help to alleviate heel pain.

4. Reduced Ankle Pain

Both the foot and the ankle bear quite significant amounts of weight in every day-to-day life. Ankles are susceptible to acute injury such as Achilles Tendonitis or structural problems such as ankle instability. Ankles are highly complex structures that have been concentrated into a narrow and small space. Although many foot problems can develop over time, ankles are susceptible to acute injury. Protection of ankles can be maintained through the support of good footwear.

5. Reduced Knee Pain

The anterior knee joint, which consists of the kneecap (patella) and the lower end of the thigh bone (femur bone), can become misaligned and will not glide properly. This is known as Patellofemoral Syndrome and can cause inflammation and chronic pain of the knee. This can be in part due to poor alignment of lower limb, increased pronation of the foot, or muscular imbalance. Correctly designed footwear that can absorb more shock, can help to support the foot and in turn help to support the knee.

These are just some of the health benefits that may arise from utilising podiatrist designed footwear. During the warmer months, you can take advantage of our thongs which are comfortable, podiatrist-designed, open-toed shoes perfect for ensuring correct foot posture and alignment. And the good news is, we are offering a great discount on the thongs for this month. When you visit, you can have your gait professionally scanned and analysed as well. Call the girls for an appointment on 07 3209 8444 .

Seven Benefits You Can Experience From Visiting A Physiotherapist

websitebuilder@thryv.com — Sat, 15 Jul 2017 03:33:25 GMT

Seven Benefits You Can Experience From Visiting A Physiotherapist

1. A Change In Mindset.

Number one - visiting a physiotherapist can help you change your mindset. Sometimes we get fixed in our ways and don’t address our niggling problems. We can spend too much time on other people (and children) and don’t give ourselves enough time and attention. If we don’t take care of ourselves and pay attention to the problem at hand, the niggling problems can turn into major issues. So if it’s a case of getting on with it, changing old habits and your mindset - a visit to the physiotherapist can help. A physiotherapist can help you to understand the problems and issues affecting your health so you can change your mindset and help you to deal with it!

2. Be Accountable To Someone Else.

Visiting a physiotherapist can help to keep you in control of your body, so your body is not controlling you! A proactive physiotherapist can help you find a solution - and also take the pressure away from yourself by making you accountable to them. A good physiotherapist sets goals and then helps you to achieve them. By making you accountable to someone other than yourself, you can then concentrate on the solution rather than just the problem.

3. Significant Relief From Symptoms.

The majority of clients get significant relief from visiting a physiotherapist in the first instance. Through regular physiotherapy, they may no longer have to constantly take medication and once their fitness improves, they are more likely to be able to easily get through the day and do much, much more! They feel far less fatigued at both work and at home, and when they get home at night, they have far more energy to be able to talk to the family, cook dinner and go to the gym. They also get a feeling of control as they can now effectively manage their problems, which is empowering in itself.

4. Reduce Or Stop Taking Medications.

Through visiting a physiotherapist and managing fitness levels, many clients are able to reduce or stop taking medications altogether. Whether they are on pain medication, arthritis medication or sometimes blood medication - visiting a physiotherapist can offer great benefit. In some cases patients who have had sleep apnea have actually had their sleep apnea cured through regular exercise and weight loss! A physiotherapist can monitor your fitness by implementing an exercise program to suit you and ultimately help to address your medication levels.

5. Help With Chronic Pain Management.

Chronic pain can interfere with day to day life activities. Constant health concerns can affect different areas of life which might be anything from the purchase of a new office chair to choosing which shoes or bed to buy. The best results from visiting a physiotherapist can be achieved when patients combine their treatment with an exercise program.

6. Reduction In Depression.

It is well proven that exercise also reduces depression and hence the physiological benefits of regular exercise should not be forgotten. Many people who visit physiotherapists feeling very down about their health, their lives, and basically everything have shown drastic improvement through the implementation of a regular exercise program. The mind can follow the body into a state of depression, but the mind can also follow the body out of this state and into a healthier one. If the body feels better, the mind does too!

7. A Plan Formulation For Lifestyle and Budget.

And last but not least - visiting a physiotherapist can help show how investing in time now with a physiotherapist can help you save time and a lot of money in the long term. Once you get to the point where you have a serious problem, it can certainly take a lot longer and more cost to get better. Visiting a physiotherapist in advance can help you to formulate a plan that is going to fit in with your lifestyle and your budget. You can therefore create a health management plan for fitness before you strike a problem. And a physiotherapist can help you make a plan that you can stick to!

Visiting a physiotherapist is doing something proactive about our health and can be very beneficial in helping us to reach our full potential.

Fifteen Ways To Maximise Your Health & Vitality

websitebuilder@thryv.com — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 03:28:01 GMT

Fifteen Ways To Maximise Your Health & Vitality

1. Undergo a full health check up. Everybody should get a full health check up with their doctor every few years depending on their level of health. If you have never had one, you should definitely address that situation.

2. Have a thorough preventative musculoskeletal health check. This form of health check is recommended to assess any areas of concern or pick up issues that may be present. The main thing is if nothing is done about consistent pain, bad posture or injury, the areas of concern will become more and more of a problem as time goes by, and of course it will lead you to not being able to work or play as long as you want!

3. Perform early intervention and prevention. We all know it is advisable to have a vehicle serviced on a regular basis as this will firstly pick up any potential problems very early - or secondly, by doing the recommended maintenance procedures - avoid them altogether. We all know that this will avoid some very expensive repairs needing to be done, and in some situations if neglected long enough - it is too late to fix. The human body is not replaceable or as easily repaired as a car and hence early intervention and prevention is vital! As with a car, if we can find out early what is wrong, it is far easier and cheaper to sort the problem out which can in the long term make a very big difference to how you eventually recover from an injury.

4. Start some form of exercise - immediately! There’s always a way to make time for something you really want to do, so it’s really getting your mental mind set and your mental attitude to exercise to change so you can get yourself to do these things. No matter what your level of fitness or health, everybody will be able to do something that is appropriate that will help improve their fitness.

5. Be proactive about your health . Do not wait until problems become serious! Don’t let health issues stop you from doing things that you really want to do. As soon as you feel that you have an issue of any sort, address it, don’t just take pills and hope it’s going to go away!

6. Have a regular maintenance appointment with a physiotherapist. Regular maintenance is a way of keeping on top of all your issues, which will also have the added effect of keeping you accountable. This might be once or twice a month, or once every three months. Your exercise regime can then be reviewed to see where you are at and have any areas of concern treated. Regular visits will also provide ongoing encouragement and keep you focused.

7. Write down your goals. Goal setting is also a very important part of getting people back into taking control of their health. The very act of writing down a goal can put a person on the right track to paying more attention to their fitness and therefore become healthier.

8. Make your television time your exercise time! Something as simple as getting an exercise mat and doing exercises on the floor in front of the TV is another useful tip if anybody watches television. There is no need to involve expensive equipment, and by making your television time your exercise time, it isn’t actually going to take up any extra time out of your week. The average person watches at least three hours a week of television, so that would provide plenty of opportunity in which to exercise.

9. Get some unscheduled exercise into your life. This could involve climbing the stairs rather than taking the lift, or parking your car as far as you can from the entrance of the shopping centre so you have to walk a little bit further.

10. Have a healthy attitude to food. Don’t try to follow every fad diet that comes along and be constantly worried about everything you are eating. If you change your mindset to your food and you address those issues either on your own or with the help of your physio, dietitian or psychologist, that can make a very big difference to your health and vitality. A combined approach is usually best for success and if you alter your mindset, it will be easier to maintain a healthy weight, especially as you become older.

11. Spend some money on things that matter! For example, invest in a good mattress, a good pillow and a good pair of shoes. If you are an office worker, make sure that the chair you are sitting in is a good chair. Also make sure the car you are travelling in is a comfortable ride. So look after yourself when you are at work, when you are at home, and when you are in bed. The right advice for the right product can avoid endless collections of bad pillows, or expensive shoes that can’t be worn, or other wasteful purchases!

12. Keep a positive mental mindset. It is very important to be involved in the community, be interested in people, and to make the most of every day.

13. Have a state of complete and mental well-being. It is not good if you are exercising but not addressing all the things in your life that will help to make you happy. So spend time with family and friends, and do the things you enjoy. Don’t wait and think that when you are older, you will find the time to do those things. How often have you heard about people who have always wanted to take up a hobby or buy a boat or travel or do whatever it may be and then have a major health crisis and never achieve the things they’ve always wanted to do in the way they wanted to do them?

14. Mix with like-minded people. People who have similar attitudes and mind-sets will serve to inspire you and help you achieve the goals you have set.

15. Find something that you are passionate about and do it! And more importantly, be a good role model for your kids, family and friends. Also, it is very important to learn new things and do things of interest. Be interested in what’s going on around you, turn the television and computer off for a bit, and get outdoors!

How to feel younger than your age is a constant quest, but one worth pursuing, especially when it comes to maximising your health and vitality! So take care of your health, and be proactive with having a healthy and active lifestyle.

The Most Common Physio Problems In People Over Forty

websitebuilder@thryv.com — Mon, 08 May 2017 03:21:55 GMT

The Most Common Physio Problems In People Over Forty

Life’s Too Busy For Exercise

Well, it’s a busy time of life! People over forty have a very busy work life, they are often at the peak of their career, have a young to teenage family, and quite often don’t feel they can exercise because they don’t have time for it. They can also often unfortunately experience the ‘creeping on’ of weight as the years have gone by. They have less energy, feel tired, and often are not actually sleeping enough, which can be a major contributing factor and one frequently overlooked. The over forty set have issues with regards to reduced general flexibility, stiffness, poor posture - and they have aches and pains they have never had before!

By the time you hit forty ... you are starting to feel the effects of gravity!

Sometimes, poor posture has always been there, but now has begun to cause problems and whether we like it or not, our flexibility has reduced as time goes by. Hence, if it never was very good to begin with, it now just becomes further compounded, in both your spine and all your other joints. Your spinal posture is closely linked with everything - ie. what you are doing with your spine is linked to your problems with your shoulders, which of course affects what happens with the rest of your arms. This happens in the same way that poor foot posture affects the whole body.

Is Physical Work Really Enough Exercise?

The type of job occupation a person has can greatly affect flexibility, stiffness and the posture of a person. But what must be remembered is that a person who is labouring can be just as much at risk as someone who has a very sedentary job even though they generally tend to be a little bit fitter. So, regardless of what someone does for a living, they can often develop very similar problems for very many reasons - as time goes by. Frequently we see at the centre, tradespersons or people with very physical jobs who believe they do not need to go to the gym or do any exercise at all because they do enough at work. But in effect, they are spending all day doing ‘bad exercise’ and really need to counteract that with ‘good exercise’!

Living with The Pain!

The other tricky problem is that a lot of people have a gradual onset of reduced flexibility, stiffness and poor posture and as a result get used to these things, and feel the problem gets ‘easier to live with’ - over time. This is compounded by the fact that they go to the doctor who may prescribe anti inflammatory, cholesterol or blood pressure pills, where appropriate, which may offer some relief but does not address the actual source of the problem. So a lot of people believe that this form of treatment is going to ‘sort out the problem’, and sadly don’t attempt to actually solve the cause of the problem - which of course will make a big difference in the long term.

Sorting Out the Problem

Unfortunately we see many clients who have had an innumerable amount of tests and scans before even being assessed by a physiotherapist - who could possibly provide a more accurate determination of the source of the problem. At the centre, we are able to refer our clients for X-rays and scans when we feel it is appropriate, and will refer them to the doctor or an appointment specialist when necessary. We always recommend everybody get a full health check, but where there is a continual effect of reduced flexibility, stiffness and poor posture, a visit to the physio could address the source of the problem - and make life easier - over time!

What Is the Most Common Question Physios Get Asked?

websitebuilder@thryv.com — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 03:16:26 GMT

What Is the Most Common Question Physios Get Asked?

What’s Normal?!

Probably people want to know whether it is ‘normal’ for them to have symptoms such as intermittent headaches, stiffness in their back, or difficulty doing certain activities such as bending. They naturally then want to know what, if anything, can be done about it!

Seeking Advice and Reassurance

Quite often it has been a gradual onset of problems over a long period of time. Seeking advice or help they get told by their doctor or friends, or their family “You are just old and don’t worry, you’ll be right mate.”. The Internet is another source of information where people look for remedies and quite often incorrectly self-diagnose their problem. So because of all the conflicting opinions they have been given from everyone and everything around them, they really don’t quite know what they are able to do to sort out the problem.

What’s The Real Problem?

As physios we discover, what they really want is reassurance and to know that there is something there that can be done to help them - and they want to know ultimately how to go about it. Overwhelmingly, we note that most everybody is concerned that their general fitness, feeling that it is not what it should be. As people age, they can feel that they have slowed down quite a bit and they realise that they are not putting in the effort of the past. This, of course, is quite common and can depend to a large effect on what they have done throughout their lives. Apart from a someone who has been less active, if they have been a sportsperson, or had a very physical job, or have injured themselves in the past - these things can also contribute largely to the problem at hand, and become more of an issue as life goes on.

The Domino Effect

The domino effect of this is that it tends to lead to less mobility, decreased fitness and less energy. Fears of osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and diabetes, especially if there is a family history, can become a real concern. Because there is so much conflicting information out there, they don’t really know who to trust to help them. Everyone has a different opinion and they don’t really know who or what advice to follow. Adding to this, are also time and costs constraints, a real concern that they are not going to have enough time or money to do the things necessary to fix the problem.

The Good News

But the good news is that physios are aware of these concerns and can help formulate a plan that is going to fit in with your lifestyle and budget. Physios can help with long term or chronic pain and help with knowledge to understand the underlying problems so that they can dealt with in a person’s everyday life. It can be a case of getting out of old habits, changing mindset, setting goals and getting on with it by avoiding delay by addressing the problem.

The Real Normal!

By doing this and having a goal, a physio can help a person to take control of their body, not have their body control them. They can then ultimately take control of their pain and head back to the real ‘normal’! For an advanced assessment of these and other problematic or painful areas, contact the Hyperdome Physiotherapy Centre on 07 3209 8444 - and take control of pain today!

What Areas Do Physios Treat That Most People Do Not Know About?

websitebuilder@thryv.com — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 03:11:30 GMT

What Areas Do Physios Treat That Most People Do Not Know About?

Feet First!

One thing that physios treat that people aren’t always aware of - is feet! The truth of the matter is that we like feet! They are, after all, a very crucial part of our anatomy. If someone has significant biomechanical issues with their feet this can cause problems in all areas from the feet, to the knees, to the hips and spine. We treat heel spurs, bunions, plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis as well as a number of less common foot conditions.

We have a computerised Gait Scan Analysis machine with which we can comprehensively assess foot posture as well as prescribing and supplying custom made orthotics where necessary. We can also give excellent advice about the best type of shoes suitable for the condition presenting, and from where they can be sourced. The application of improved and better suited footware can lead to extra comfort and support for the two things that carry you through daily life!

Shocking But True!

Other less obvious areas for treatment are the sub-acute, sub-chronic and chronic conditions of the myofascial trigger points and the tendinopathies including plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow and Achilles tendinopathy. A less known mode of treatment used by physiotherapists is the use of Shockwave Therapy. This form of treatment can effectively assist in the promotion of healing in these areas.

Using Shockwave Therapy, biological effects can be triggered through radial shockwaves, which leads to faster and permanent healing and regeneration of the body’s soft tissues, tendons, muscles and bones. The body’s painful parts can be targetted through the machine’s transmitter at the end of the applicator via compressed air which carries high energy through radial shockwaves to the affected areas. The energy transmitted can promote repair and regeneration, and promote activation of muscle and connective tissue by improving circulation and muscle tone.

After just one session of shockwave therapy, many patients notice a difference to their well-being, reporting benefits such as reduced pain, improved tissue healing, improved blood flow and reduced muscle spasm in painful areas. It is recommended that patients trial at least 6-8 sessions of shockwave therapy with approximately 4 days in between sessions to see a good result.

These are just two areas less known by people for treatment. For an advanced assessment of these and other problematic or painful areas, contact the Hyperdome Physiotherapy Centre at Loganholme on 07 3209 8444 - and take control of your pain today!

Physiotherapy Gym Exercise Programs Can Rehabilitate After An Accident

websitebuilder@thryv.com — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 03:06:36 GMT

Physiotherapy Gym Exercise Programs Can Rehabilitate After An Accident

Should You See a Physiotherapist After a Serious Accident?

As physiotherapists, we get to treat many clients after serious road or work accidents. Physiotherapy treatment provides relief for injured clients, but encouragement to commence a rehabilitation gym program is also very important. Exercise programs as part of a rehabilitation regime can be of great benefit, but they should be undertaken with specialised attention.

The Following are Some Client Case Examples:

Dorothea had a car accident and severely injured her left knee and her neck. As part of her rehabilitation she came to the gym with me some months after the accident, having never been to the gym before. She is now exercising regularly and had lost a lot of weight and is looking and feeling great. She is still having ongoing maintenance treatment once a month to keep her chronic problems at a manageable level and is doing very well.

Lee , who is a concreter, came to me after he fell off his off-road bike and fractured his neck. Initially, as he had just come out of his neck brace we had to very slowly progress his rehabilitation. After three months I then commenced a gym program with him which we gradually progressed and he has become a regular gym member. Ironically he always had chronic lower back pain, long before he broke his neck, and now as a result of going to the gym he is fitter than he has ever been. His back gives him less pain than it has ever done before and above all he has more energy. He has two young children, which he can go home to in the evenings and have fun with. He is more optimistic that he can remain in his career for longer as it is one that is a very difficult career for somebody that has these injuries.

Darren , who is in his forties, comes to mind. He is a painter who works in commercial and domestic painting. He came to me working six days a week and his body was in trouble! He had chronic back pain, chronic shoulder pain and Achilles tendonitis. He was doing no exercise at all besides the strenuous activities of his work. I have been seeing him now for over a year, but within a matter of weeks we were relieving a great deal of his symptoms. With our hands on treatment and stretching regime we released a lot of his pain. We then encouraged Darren to join the gym. He attends the gym regularly and has lost a significant amount of weight. His fitness has increased significantly and overall his symptoms have been significantly reduced. He is able to work a full day without the difficulties he was previously having. He has been of great inspiration to me!

David just turned forty and has been a client of mine for twelve years now. He has a very high stress corporate job. He is an ex-rugby league player and as a result has numerous injuries which have plagued him all his life. Due to all of the travel associated with his job and erratic meal times, he has put on weight over time. He was very busy, very stressed and wasn’t doing any exercise at all. He had operations on both his knees, operations on his shoulder and he has chronic neck and back pain. As well as having regular maintenance physiotherapy with us, he has now joined the gym and he has become a regular exerciser. He has lost more than fifteen kilos and by doing all of that he has significantly relieved his symptoms. He is bike riding with the kids and is able to bike ride to and from work as well. He is not taking quite as much pain medication which is important because he has issues with his stomach too. He is such an inspiration because even with his incredibly busy lifestyle, he has the right mental focus and has achieved a great deal for himself.

Denise just turned fifty and has been a client of mine for about ten years. She initially came to me with severe chronic headaches and neck pain which were significantly affecting her quality of life, disturbing her sleep, and affecting her ability to work properly. She is a primary school teacher and as a result is dealing with a fair bit of stress. She now attends treatment once a month for maintenance treatment and in addition she is a regular walker. She also walks with a good friend of hers, they motivate each other and she has a home program to do as well. Because of all that, she really has progressed very well, she hasn’t had to take very much medication at all and she is sleeping better. She gets significant relief from the program she undertakes, which can last her for much of the time in between her treatments. She loves gardening and is able to do this without as many problems these days. Her quality of life overall is certainly significantly better and over a long term the benefits for her will be great!

For an assessment, or to organise a suitable specific progressive exercise rehabilitation program, contact me on 07 3209 8444 and take control of your pain today!

CRACKING THE SIX PACK MYTH

websitebuilder@thryv.com — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 03:03:42 GMT

CRACKING THE SIX PACK MYTH

Do We Need To Do Sit Ups?

Unfortunately, there is a significant amount of evidence out there which proves that both abdominal machines and crunches can increase your risk of injury, not only primarily to your lower back but also to the rest of your spine. This, of course, becomes an even greater risk once we are over 40 and have had a few underlying problems. There have been many trends over the decades from sit ups to crunches to ball crunches. The word that you hear around at present is ‘core’ strengthening - the entire midsection. The latest research on the ‘core’ shows what boxers, martial arts and dancers have said for generations - that strength comes from the centre.

With our strengthening, we focus on training muscles, not in isolation but to duplicate functional movements from normal daily activities. This means exercises that challenge the whole body without putting excessive strain on joints, discs, muscles or ligaments. The good news is that this means you do not have to do sit ups, and in fact by doing a workout full of dynamic movements targeting the legs, arms and back you get the best workout of all.

Should We Do Sit Ups Over 40?

Once a female is over 40, has had a few children and has a few pelvic floor problems they SHOULD NEVER DO SIT UPS OR CRUNCHES, as these cause significant problems due to the extreme intra-abdominal pressure that is generated. The rows of machines that you see at the gym are not all necessary and in many instances can cause significant injury - even when used ‘correctly’. There are many other exercises that achieve a better result without any of these problems, by selecting a regime that is designed to specifically suit you.

Exercise Programs Can Benefit Women Over 40

Many women over 40 need very individual care with regards to exercise and self-management.

Following are a couple of interesting case studies:

Klara is in her mid-forties and she has been living with rheumatoid arthritis for over ten years. Even though she knows it is going to be a constant battle, what she has currently achieved is a way of at least being proactive with her disease process. She goes to the pool on a weekly basis and has done so for about eight years now. With that type of exercise regime, she has been able to maintain a good level of function overall and even though she does have ups and downs she is able to manage living on her own at home. She has recently retired from her job due to her arthritis but she is able to take care of her animals and do most things she has to do. The other advantage of the pool for her is that it gives her good support and encouragement when she is having a bad week, and as well there is a very big social aspect to undertaking group exercise. Group exercise is another good way to get out of the house and do something active and positive with other people. Klara does have ongoing treatment depending on how she is going, but on average about once a month she will come into the centre and we will address whatever issues may be concerning her.

Denise just turned fifty and has been a client of the centre for about ten years. She initially came to the centre with severe chronic headaches and neck pain which were significantly affecting her quality of life by disturbing her sleep and affecting her ability to work properly. She is a primary school teacher and as a result, is dealing with a fair bit of stress. She now attends treatment once a month for maintenance treatment and in addition to that, she is an avid regular walker. She walks with a good friend of hers and they motivate each other to achieve personal goals. She also has a home program to do as well. Because of her exercise program, Denise really has progressed very well, she hasn’t had to take very much medication over the months and she is sleeping much better. She gets significant relief from treatments which can last for much of the time in between her treatments. She loves gardening and is able to do this activity without many problems these days. Her quality of life overall is certainly significantly better and long term the benefits for her will be great!

As physiotherapists, we get to treat many clients who are over 40 and suffering long term physical problems due to previous injuries or poorly designed exercise programs or incorrect use of gym equipment.

At the Hyperdome Physiotherapy Centre, Loganholme, we have qualified caring physiotherapists who can specifically design an appropriate, progressive exercise program to allow persons over the age of 40 (or younger) to exercise safely without potential risk of further physical problems or injury.

For an assessment, or to organise a suitable specific progressive exercise program, contact us on 07 3209 8444 - and take control of your pain today!

Treatment Modalities And Exercise Programs

websitebuilder@thryv.com — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 02:59:23 GMT

Treatment Modalities And Exercise Programs

Treatment Modalities And Today’s Physiotherapist

These days physiotherapy has a wide variety of modalities used to treat musculoskeletal problems and other conditions seen as assessment. The choice of modality is decided on an individual basis. Physiotherapists that utilise a hands-on approach to treatment apply manipulation and mobilisation techniques to loosen stiff joints, as well as soft tissue and massage work. These techniques can be very gentle if appropriate and with experience can manage to treat even very osteoporotic or severe arthritic conditions without any of the dangers associated with vigorous manipulation or massage techniques.

The Benefits of Dry Needling & Western Acupuncture

There is one treatment modality which can prove to be very beneficial, and that is one of Dry Needling and Western Acupuncture. This treatment modality is a wonderful tool for the relief of pain, swelling and muscle spasm. A very different treatment process from Chinese acupuncture in that it has a very western medicine focus and has been scientifically proven to be very effective. The Dry Needling involves very quick needling techniques which help to relieve tight muscles, fascias or tendons, while the Western Acupuncture component involves placing needles into different areas to assist with pain relief, promote healing and relieve swelling. The results can be amazing using this treatment modality, and it is very quick and safe for almost anyone to undertake.

Electrotherapy Promotes Healing

Another treatment modality is that of electrotherapy utilising ultrasound and interferential wherever necessary for pain and swelling, and to promote healing. Heat and ice can also be used where appropriate.

The Pathology of Spinal Complaints

It is very common for people to be told that the pain they are experiencing is muscular in origin, especially with spinal complaints. With the vast majority of spinal pain, the problems can arise from an underlying pathology. This may be due to stiff joints, osteoarthritis or intervertebral disc pathology, which in turn can lead to significant changes in muscle spasm, function and weakness, ligament inflammation and neural irritation. As a consequence, it is quite vital to diagnose the problem correctly and treat the pathology, as well as the subsequent arising problems. Likewise, if work is done only to loosen stiff joints and nothing is done to encourage the muscles that support the area to function properly, the problem will ultimately recur.

Exercise Program Before Gym Program

Too often people are given an inappropriate gym program that has lead to injury, thereby causing a reluctance to return to the gym in case further injury happens. In this respect, a very important part of treatment that can be effectively given by a qualified physiotherapist is to create a specific, progressive exercise program for a person suffering an injury. Starting with some basic stretches and strengthening exercises, the program can carefully progress as the client is able to advance.

Specific Progressive Exercise Programs Boost Recovery

Clients who have a long term problem or are recovering from a recent injury or illness will most likely have some sort of problem with getting back to exercise. A good understanding of pathology and injuries by the attending physiotherapist allows for qualification of the problem in order to be able to help the client to do the right exercises and progress appropriately. This will ensure that they do not re-injure themselves by going to the gym or a personal trainer too soon, or by just going back to sport or exercise too early. A specifically designed exercise program by a qualified physiotherapist would apply the right type of help first. The program could be a home, gym or pool based program, or a general monitoring of a client’s return to sport.

Which Treatment Modality Is Right For You?

At the Hyperdome Physiotherapy Centre, Loganholme, we have qualified caring physiotherapists who can specifically design an appropriate, progressive exercise program to allow a person to return to sport or exercise without potential risk of further injury.

Other treatment modalities that the centre utilises includes a hands-on approach of manipulation and mobilisation techniques to loosen stiff joints as well as soft tissue and massage work, also Dry Needling and Western Acupuncture, or Electrotherapy can be applied.

For an assessment, or to organise a suitable specific progressive exercise program, contact us on 07 3209 8444 and take control of your pain today!

Do You Need A Passionate Physiotherapist?

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Do You Need A Passionate Physiotherapist?

Should You Chose A Passionate Physiotherapist?

If you are proactive about your health, want to start exercising and incorporate a health plan into your lifestyle so you can make the most out of every day, then you may well want to include some physiotherapy care and direction. A physiotherapist who has a keen interest in health and well being of the human body, and enjoys interacting with people with a compassionate nature may be a real asset to involve in your plan of action as you go through life.

What Are The Main Functions Of A Physiotherapy Centre?

Physiotherapists in private practice usually cover a fairly wide variety of musculoskeletal, orthopedic and sporting injuries as well as other health problems. The majority of conditions treated can be spinal problems, neck and back pain and headaches. A lot of shoulder and knee injuries and of course all other sporting injuries, such as sprained ankles, can be treated.

Women’s health issues are another area that can be addressed through physiotherapy. These include anything from pre and postnatal care, to long term bladder and bowel issues that may be experienced.

Other scopes of physiotherapy may include the treatment of chest conditions such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, emphysema and chest infections. This can be for short periods when someone has had an exacerbation or recent infection, or for long term maintenance to avoid this from happening.

Looking at all of these issues, physiotherapists are in a very unique position as one of the few possessions that really have the skills, training and experience to be able to take a holistic approach to both the diagnosis and treatment of clients’ concerns.

What Do Physiotherapists Examine?

A full assessment the areas of concern is undertaken. Starting from the feet up, looking at possible problems there may be with biomechanics and related connections, looking at posture, flexibility issues, strength and fitness. This includes a hands-on approach to the assessment. A full medical history relevant to the treatment is usually taken.

A computerised Posture Analysis program creating a detailed posture assessment can be used to extrapolate what your posture will be in future years.

What Areas Of Concern Do Physiotherapists Address?

Once the problems of concern are assessed, a diagnosis, and more importantly the source of the issue can be addressed. Instead of just fixing the problem, and being sent straight out the door, a passionate physiotherapist will look at all the things that brought you to them in the first place.

A conscientious physiotherapist will address all the ergonomic issues that may be relevant - from the chair you are sitting on at work, to your work layout and posture, to the way you are lifting, standing and sitting. You can receive help with everything from looking at your car seat, office chair or mattress or helping you chose which shoes to buy, to which pillow you sleep on as well as how to exercise. A whole range of possible solutions, that you may need to help to deal with the problems you have, may be covered.

Is Physiotherapy Treatment Right For You?P

Passionate physiotherapists are very fortunate to have a wide variety of modalities that they can use to treat all the musculoskeletal problems and other conditions they see. Their choice of modalities is decided upon an individual basis.

At the Hyperdome Physiotherapy Centre, Loganholme, we have a very hands-on approach to treatment, with manipulation and mobilisation techniques to loosen stiff joints as well as soft tissue and massage work. These techniques can be very gentle if appropriate and hence with our experience we can manage to treat even very osteoporotic or severe arthritic conditions without any of the dangers associated with vigorous manipulation or massage techniques.

For an assessment, and to instill some physiotherapy care and direction into your lifestyle’s health plan, contact us on 07 3209 8444. Take control of your pain today!

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