Kinesio Physio

Unlocking the Power of Relaxation WITH CLAIRE:
The Role of Meditation and Breathing in Stress Relief and Physical Well-being

Let me be honest, in the hustle- bustle of everyday life, it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of stress, anxiety. That's why, now more than ever, it's crucial to prioritize relaxation techniques that not only soothe the mind but also benefit the body.
At Kinesio Physio, we understand the importance of holistic care, which is why we incorporate mindfulness practices such as meditation and deep breathing exercises into our physiotherapy approach.

Picture this: you've had a long day at work, deadlines looming over your head, your body feels like it's carrying the weight of the world. Sound familiar? This is where the power of relaxation comes into play. When we're stressed, we put our bodies into a state of panic.
You might be familiar with the term FIGHT or FLIGHT and REST and DIGEST. We put our bodies into the state of FIGHT or FLIGHT in response to stress.
Our bodies tense up, muscles contract, our breathing becomes shallow. Prolonged contractions can lead to muscle tightening or shortening. Over time, this can lead to aches, pains, and even EXACERBATE PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS.

That's where meditation, breathing exercises come in. By taking just a few moments each day to quiet the mind and focus on your breath, you can release tension, improve circulation, and promote overall relaxation. It's like giving your body a much-needed reset button.

At Kinesio Physio, we're passionate about empowering our patients to take control of their health and well-being. That's why we not only provide top-notch physiotherapy treatments but also emphasize the importance of incorporating relaxation techniques into your daily routine. Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or simply looking to optimize your physical performance, mindfulness practices can be a game-changer.

So, the next time you're feeling overwhelmed, remember to take a moment for yourself. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and let the stress melt away. Your body, mind, and soul will thank you for it. Here's to unlocking the power of relaxation 😌 😌

Use or lose it before!!
Use your private health benefits before they reset !!
Book your physiotherapy appointment today. Contact us at 03 9994 5340 or BOOK ONLINE at www.kinesiophysio.com.au

If in case you missed the Aurora Australis, dazzling the night sky yesterday, our physio Matthew has got you covered 🌌🌌🌃🌃🌌🌌
Matthew has captured this astounding view of the sky at Brighton Beach.

🌟🌟🌟Happy receptionist day to our exceptional front office staff 🌟🌟🌟 They just seamlessly bridge the gap between our patients and us and we can't thank them enough

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🤩🤩 Meet our new Physio Matthew 🌟🌟

Matthew is new to Melbourne.

He brings to Kinesio Physio his expertise in treating a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries using varied treatment techniques like manual therapy, dry needling, and exercise prescription 🏃‍♀️🤸‍♂️🏃‍♂️
He believes in patient education and exercises as an approach to manage his patients' pain and injuries. He brings his excellent communication, observation, and assessment skills on board to treat his patients holistically and make his treatments patient-centred and individualised to them instead of having a 'standard recipe' for all 🏃‍♂️🚴‍♂️💪💪

Beyond work Matthew is regular at the gym and loves watching movies and drama. He is an out-going person and loves hanging out with friends for outdoor activities and playing games.

He is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. And surprise surprise 😲😲.. he can also speak a little Korean and Japnese.

To book your appointment with Matthew, contact us at 03 9994 5340 or BOOK ONLINE at www.kinesiophysio.com.au

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This is where the magic happens .....

Laughs, talks, case discussion, a think....

Our kitchen .. this is our space for all of the above and of-course to have a cuppa.

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🍲🍲 Wondering how a Dietitian can help through an injury, get fit and strong and achieve your healthy nutrition goal? 🍲🍲

Seeing a Dietitian can help you achieve your healthy eating goals weather it is to manage health conditions like diabetes or weight management or simply get fit and strong for your next big marathon or hike that you planned.

Meet our Dietitians, Sarah and Kellie who can assist you through
💫 Personalized Diet Planning
💫💫 Ongoing Nutrition and Diet Support
💫💫💫 Holistic Health

Dietitian can assist if you have gut health issues, food allergies, chronic health conditions like diabetes, kidney diseases, heart conditions and symptoms assessment and management.
They can help improve your diet and Nutrition for your fitness 💪 💪💪

Contact us at 03 9994 5340 to BOOK your appointment with Sarah or Kellie or book online at www.kinesiophysio.com.au.

In news🗞📰🗞📰🗞📰 that is sure to make every Melburnian swell with pride, it has just been revealed that none other than our very own High Street has been crowned the coolest street in the world right now 🌎🗺🌎🗺
We are proud to be a part this cool prescint 📍📍📍

Yes, you read that right: lil’ old High Street, which weaves through the suburb Preston has landed in the number one position, stealing the crown from Hollywood Road in Hong Kong, East Eleventh in Austin, Guatemala Street in Buenos Aires and Commercial Drive in Vancouver (which rounded out the top five, respectively). Excuse us while we go shout it from the rooftops 🎊🎉🎊🎉🗣🗣

Visit us for your any musculoskelatal injuries or sports injuries. We accept if you have referral from the doctors, workcover or TAC injuries, all health insurance, NDIS participants and private patients.

Conta t us at 03 9994 5340 or BOOK ONLINE at www.kinesiophysio.com.au.

How do you like to relax? This sounds as if it should be a simple question.

But we often can get caught up in "watching TV" or flickering across on social media.

Relaxing is becoming increasingly difficult in our always-on digital world. Also, having just one means to de-stress can be limiting.
Finding different means to relax can feel rejuvenating and refreshing.

Here are some tips from our physio Pav to rediscover your 'me-time'

- Nature can be uplifting and nourishing
- Spending time with friends and family and engaging in activities that you enjoy as a group can be help you distract and refuel your energy sources
- Spend time in making art or building things
- Explore new hobbies that add to your skills and also give you that much needed break from regular and mundane routine

Here are some pics from Pav's recent trip to our very own Victorian regional town.

We are super pumped to have our newest team member at Kinesio Physio 🥳🤗🥳🤩🤩

Meet Kellie Nguyen

Kellie is a qualified dietitian with a Masters from Swinburn Uni. She has a personal understanding of the challenges associated with unhealthy relationship with food which has fuelled her passion for renal Dietetics.
Through her experience as a clinical dietitian in regional Victoria, Kellie has also developed a strong interest in gut health and hopes to specialise in one of these areas one day 🥘🍲🍛🥘🍲🥖

She is dedicated to providing individualised and holistic care to her clients. She approaches her work with compassion empathy and collaborative mindset 🍴🍴

Outside work Kellie cherishes spending quality time with her family and friends or simply unwinding at home.

Welcome to the team Kellie 🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊

To book your appointment with Kellie and receive a free 30min consultation, contact us at 03 9994 5340 or BOOK online at www.kinesiophysio.com.au.

Wish you all a very happy Easter. Hope you enjoy the sunshine and much needed break with family and friends.

ITB SYNDROME

22% of all the leg injuries seen in runners are iliotibial band friction syndrome

Some of the common contributing factors that may lead to knee pain that is related to ITB syndrome 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️👟🏃‍♀️
- poor muscle control and foot biomechanics👣🦶
- poor running technique🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️
- sudden increase in training intensity or inappropriate surface to train on🛤
- a growth spurt 📈
- common in female athletes than male ⛹️‍♀️⛹️‍♀️

An assessment of your knee pain with a physiotherapist can help identify the cause of your knee pain. A physiotherapist can also provide education regarding strategies to manage the pain and work on the faults identified in your running routine.
A physiotherapist can help provide treatment for the pain and exercises that will help prevent pain in the future.

Contact us at 03 9994 5340 or BOOK ONLINE with our physiotherapist at Kinesio Physio and get your knee pain looked at today.

After our super hit heel raisers challenge (if you haven't taken one yet, we have this easy available on our social posts), here is another challenge from physio Pracyga, that is very functional for our day to day activities.
Hope you find inspiration and motivation in this little fun activity, just as we did.
Drop your comments below if you want to reach out and our physios can help get you sorted with your fitness goals.

Hi everyone. Easter is round the corner. We will all indulge in some festive meals with friends and family and Easter eggs 🥚 🪺 😋 who doesn't enjoy some?
With that sometimes comes a little guilt about what to eat and how much. 😀
Whether it is Easter or otherwise if you wonder when you need to see a dietician here is what Sarah had to share to make things a little easy. 🍉🍊🍲🍱🥛🍽🍜

Contact us today at 03 9994 5340 or BOOK online at www.kinesiophysio.com.au with our dietician Sarah.

We are a bit late to get this in but here we are with an for all our reception staff at Kinesio Physio.
Some you may know that one of our reception superstar Ada just finished with us (only temporary 😀). Ada will be missed heaps by all of us. We wish her all the very best as gears for VCEs.
We had a fun catch up celebrating Imogen's birthday. Wish you very happy birthday Imogen 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊 🎂.

Our staff attended a staff PD today and shared some recent evidence in knee and hip pain, benefits of physiotherapy for patients with knee and hip pain. Our dietitian shared her expertise in management of pain with right diet and Nutrition.

If you have knee or hip pin and need to consult or Physiotherapists or Dietitian contact us at 03 9994 5340 or BOOK ONLINE at www.kinesiophysio.com.au

February is Ovarian Cancer Month.

We as Physiotherapists would like to show our support to Ovarian Cancer Australia and to all the patients who have been diagnosed and are undergoing treatment for it. As a part of our support our physio Pav has written this information to emphasize the importance of being active and exercising when you have symptoms and undergoing treatment for the cancer (ref Ovarian Cancer Australia).

Contact us at 03 9994 5340 or BOOK ONLINE to see professional guidance on how to exercise and what exercises will benefit you.

Cancer Council Australia and Ovarian Cancer Australia offer heaps of information and factsheets to assist. So also head down to their website to get information and support you may need.