Entries by Healthfocus Physiotherapy

Local sports wrap up their seasons

September 16, 2024 in , /by

That’s a wrap.

With local community sports wrapping up their seasons, remaining active is still super important.

Get motivated and slowly get back into the habit of working out regularly.

As the weather warms up, this can be an ideal time to commence a new routine.

Here are our Top 5 tips to stay active after the sports season.

  • Build activity into your daily routine.
  • Stay consistent, aiming to pop exercise into your schedule each week.
  • Listen to your body, rest if you need to, and check in if you have any niggles.
  • Aim to keep a healthy diet and fluid intake to maintain your energy levels.
  • Make sure you find an activity or activities that you enjoy – exercise has significant physical and mental health benefits.

If you need some help to get started book an appointment online, no referral is necessary.

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Spring is back

September 16, 2024 in /by

It is said that it takes 21 days to form a habit.

When setting a new routine, it needs to be sustainable, which in turn will become more enjoyable.

Get motivated and slowly get back into the habit of working out regularly.

As the weather warms up, this can be an ideal time to commence a new routine.

Our tips to help you succeed:

  • Find a friend to either exercise with, or share your plans with each week to help you remain on track with your goals.
  • Start slowly. Aim for 2 to 3 sessions per week, allow yourself recovery time and build up gradually.
  • Find an exercise or activity that you enjoy. *Sometimes thinking outside the square may be just what you need.
  • Did you always enjoy dancing as a child, or do you reminisce about the tennis player or swimmer you once were? Many of these activities can be adapted no matter what your current level of fitness is.

If aches, pains or injuries are holding you back, book an appointment online, no referral is necessary.

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Emsella Chair

August 16, 2024 in /by

Introducing the Emsella Chair.

BTL EMSELLA is the HIFEM® procedure, that utilizes electromagnetic energy, at a high frequency, to cause pelvic floor muscle stimulation completely non-invasively.

This treatment option may be helpful for both women and men with bladder control or sexual health concerns.

A single session brings you thousands of intense pelvic floor contractions that you would not be able to do on your own. These contractions are very helpful when it comes to muscle strengthening and re-education.

At Healthfocus Physiotherapy optimising patient care is at the heart of our practice.

For this reason, we perform a thorough pelvic health assessment prior to considering if the Emsella may form a part of your treatment plan.

If your pelvic health is on your mind book an appointment with Simone Bowler today.

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Concussion focus

August 16, 2024 in /by

Why is assessment post concussion important? A detailed assessment after concussion is important to determine a person’s functional impairments and symptoms, to then prescribe an individualised rehabilitation plan.

If athlete’s are not guided through a return to play, with an understanding of the diversity of symptoms that may present, they risk prolonging symptoms, and spending more time on the sidelines than they need to.

Common post concussion symptoms can include headaches, dizziness, oculomotor coordination concerns, fatigue, brain fog, sensitivity to light and sound, difficulty sleeping, anxiety, and being more emotional than usual, among others.

We know that if an athlete has not fully recovered and returns to play and sustains another concussion the sequelae can be far worse and recovery will be much longer. Assessment will also identify those with more serious concerns or pathology who require further specialist review and referral.

Michael Bowler is our physiotherapist experienced in Concussion management. Book an appointment online, no referral necessary.

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Choosing Football Boots

April 5, 2023 in /by

Choosing the most appropriate Football Boots.

As the football season begins most participants will be ready for a new pair of boots.  As usual, they will influence the decision based of the pair that look the best, are worn by their favourite player, or seem to be the trend of the time.  None of these are sound reasons to choose a particular boot.  As a parent you want the boot that will be best supportive and most appropriate for your child.  But how do we determine this.

The football boot market is heavily influenced by the bigger participation sports in the world.  Mainly soccer and NFL.  The participation rates of these sports are many times greater than AFL and the rugby codes.  The companies that make sporting apparel such as football boots are among some of the biggest corporate brands in the world.  The athletic demands of sports are different, and we need to be aware of.

There is a tendency, particularly in soccer, to have a close fitting boot.  This can be advantageous for ‘feel’ and performance, but can have negative implications for foot posture and injury.

Some boots are very poor in their supportive components.  They can …

Caring for our community

February 22, 2023 in /by

Moving you through life – by sharing our knowledge, expertise and techniques with you.

We are a client and family centered multi-disciplinary clinic, embracing the changing needs of our community.

As part of this, we work closely with doctors and specialists to care for our community.

To make our services accessible to all, we’ve created a Referral Guide to help identify how we can keep you moving through life.

Our physios are skilled in diagnosing many conditions and are able to develop patient specific plans across all life stages including early development, sports, family and senior years.

We support a thriving and vibrant Border community, enjoying an active lifestyle, experiencing the highest quality of life.

Link to the Healthfocus Referral Guide.

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Christmas Hours

December 1, 2022 in /by

Our clinics will be closed for the public holidays over the Christmas New Year period. Our Albury clinic will be open from 8am to 4pm Wednesday 28 December until Friday 30 December 2022 and Tuesday 3 January until Friday 6 January 2023.

Our Albury, Wodonga and Lavington clinic will reopen with their usual trading hours  on Monday 9 January 2023.

The Healthfocus team wishes you and your family the compliments of the season and a Happy New Year.

 

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Christmas Promotion

November 17, 2022 in /by

Are you looking to stock up on Archies for Christmas?

We have a great range of Archies in stock including the new Crystal Archies, these are available in our Albury, Lavington and Wodonga clinics.

 

 

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Trainee Receptionist

November 16, 2022 in /by

We are looking for a friendly fulltime Trainee Receptionist to work across our multiple clinic sites in Albury, Wodonga, and Lavington.

You will be part of our admin team, managing a busy front desk reception, welcoming our patients to the clinic, supporting our physiotherapists as well as general administration duties.

This is a challenging role within a very supportive environment that will provide the successful candidate the opportunity to undertake training that will give them Certificate 111 in Business qualification upon completion of their traineeship.

If you would like to know more about this position or are interested in applying, please contact our Practice Manager, Melissa Peake on 02 6041 5744 or melissapeake@healthfocus.com.au

 

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Getting behind 2022 Sunshine Walk

September 13, 2022 in /by

We love continuing to support those in recovery and one of the organisations close to our hearts is the Albury Wodonga Cancer Centre.

We are proudly sponsoring the fourth annual Sunshine Walk, with 5, 10 and 20km options on Sunday 6 November 2022. This year offers flexibility of a community gathering starting and finishing at Albury’s Noreuil Park, or a DIY option of walking at a location of your choice.

Over the years we have supporting many patients in their journey to recovery from cancer, and it is our passion to optimise their quality of life and help to keep them moving throughout and beyond their treatment.

Over the years we have supporting many patients in their journey to recovery from cancer, and it is our passion to optimise their quality of life and help to keep them moving throughout and beyond their treatment.

For more information visit https://give.awcancertrust.org.au/

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