Physiohealth

Huge congratulations to Tom for completing the Gold Coast Half Marathon this weekend! 🙌🏼🥇

As we approach both the Gold Coast Marathon weekend and the Run Melbourne half marathon, Tom shares some tips you can utilise to ensure you are primed and ready to go!

◦ Nutrition/Hydration: In the days leading up to your run ensure you have plenty of fluids including electrolytes and hydrolyte. Increasing carb intake in the days prior will also guarantee your body energy systems are fueled for race day.

◦ Tapering: A lot of evidence has showed that over exertion or extra training in the 2 weeks leading up to the race has little to no impact on performance. Ensure you are moving in this period but not overworking as this may lead to tiredness on the day or underperformance.

◦ Sleep: Ensure you are getting an ample amount of sleep in the few weeks leading up to the race. Making sure you are well rested will guarantee your body is recovered and fully prepared for the activity.

◦ Pre race warm up: The best pre race exercises are those which dynamic stretch and activate the body to prime it for the task at hand. By warming up the muscles and joints, the body will be ready from the time it begins right until the end. Some of these exercises include: legs swings, forward and side lunges, calf raises, knee circles, hip flexion.

If you need any guidance with your marathon preparation you book in with Tom at our Essendon clinic on Mondays to Saturdays.

WELCOME ANDREW - OUR NEWEST PHYSIOTHERAPIST TO THE TEAM

Andrew earned his Master of Physiotherapy Practice degree following a Bachelor of Applied Science from La Trobe University. Formerly working as a sports trainer, he has specific interests in managing sports-related injuries, rehabilitation, and joint taping.

Outside of clinic hours, Andrew is a competitive boxer and boxing/MMA fan. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Andrew is also fluent in Cantonese, and Mandarin.

He is currently based at our Mount Waverley and Footscray clinics.

The start of the school year often coincides with the start (or re-start) of the sport year.
If you are or you have a young teen or tween, be mindful of this sudden increase in load and what it can do to a growing body, especially the knees in any running or jumping sport.
Watch out for the signs of Osgood-Schlatters and act accordingly.
Tag parents or players that need to know some early strategies for knee pain

With back to school and the start of new sport seasons around the corner be alert to the signs of severs.
Sharp, specific heel pain on pre teens.
Linked to growth and loading we're entering the sweet spot.
A summer of draining the pantry and a return to to winter running sports.

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST PHYSIOTHERAPIST EVAN

Evan completed his Doctor of Physiotherapy at The University of Melbourne following a Bachelor of Science. He has an extensive sporting background as a competitive volleyball player, social golfer, and tennis player. Evan values patient-centered care, taking the time to understand not just the injury but the individual, and working collaboratively alongside patients to best achieve their goals. He enjoys treating patients of all ages and has a particular interest in managing knee and lower back injuries.  
 
Outside of sport, he enjoys spending his time walking the dog, working out so he can eat more, and dreaming about owning a Porsche.

Evan is available for bookings at the Mt. Waverley clinic on Mondays through to Saturday.

Elise had a special visitor come along with Rob for treatment this week - his therapy dog ‘Archie’. Archie is welcome back anytime 🐶

“Huge thanks to Jeremy and the team at Physiohealth Williamstown for all the help getting me back to being able to complete in my first Australian Masters Games. 4 PBs, 2 Golds, and 2 Silvers from 4 events in the indoor rowing and I couldn't be happier. Thanks again, I couldn't have done it without you.”  
 
Achievements like this make us love what we do just that little bit more! Brilliant work from Williamstown patient Mark 🙌

On the 15th of October, our very own Cory Prout and his daughter Lexie are running 10km in the Melbourne Marathon! Lexie is raising funds to support Beyond Blue, aiming to reach $700. If you are in the position to donate, any amount is greatly appreciated.

Go Cory & Lexie! 🙌💙

Lexie Prout in 2023 NIKE MELBOURNE MARATHON FESTIVAL Hi there I am trying to fundraise $700 to help Beyond Blue. Every year, more than 318,000 people contact Beyond Blue’s 24/7 Support Service for advice, support and referrals. That means on average they received 871 contacts every day. Every $48 ensures a phone call, email, or webchat is answered. ...

How good is this! Justin Mcevoy with Dr Leonie Richards, who came first in the World Masters Rowing Championships in South Africa. Brilliant job Leonie 🙌🥇

A massive congratulations to St Bernard’s Seniors and Reserves for their wins on the weekend! We’re also super proud of Tommy Comerford for all of his great work at the club throughout this season! 🙌🏆

⁣📣 Your Monday Physiohealth PSA 📣⠀
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Archies SLIDES are now available in black, white and tan at your local clinic - but be quick, only while stock lasts! ⠀
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We know how popular the Archies Arch Support Thongs are in Summer, so these are sure to walk out the door too! 👣

⁣Huge congratulations to the 2023 LV Women’s State League Premiers - Footscray Lacrosse Club, who have had two undefeated seasons in a row now! Unstoppable! ⠀
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Thanks to Jeremy Cross for being so involved in ensuring the ladies are fit and firing across their 2023 season 💚

Come on down to the Physiohealth Champagne and Stubby Bar at St Bernard’s College for the Battle of the Saints! 🏆👀

⁣Next week, Physiohealth patient Murray Walls heads off to compete in the Ironman World Championships in Nice, France on September 10th.
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Murray’s hard work, determination and grit has led him to qualifying in the 60-64 age group, leaving the Physiohealth team, but especially his Physiotherapist, David Micallef, beaming with pride. Murray has said “Dave has done a bloody brilliant job in keeping me mobile and training, sorting my injuries/weaknesses and I couldn’t have made it without his professional advice to keep as injury free as possible”⠀
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Best of luck - what an achievement! 🙌

⁣After over a year of training, one of our amazing patients, Monica Tonner, has just completed the English Channel swim - roughly 33km of swimming! ⠀
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One of the best parts being that us on the dry land got to watch her live progress through tracking her boat, Louise Jane II. You can bet that Cory has sat watching this for 14 hours straight 🙌⠀
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Such an incredible achievement, the entire Physiohealth team is very proud!

THE BATTLE OF THE SAINTS 🏆⠀
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⁣Physiohealth are proud to be sponsoring this great community event between St. Monica’s, St. Vincents, St Therese’s, and St Mary’s. Come down on Saturday 26th August to St. Bernard’s College to watch the Battle of the Saints and have a drink at the Physiohealth Bar!

PhysioHealth is hiring! 👀 We are looking for a Physiotherapist to join our Williamstown and Mt Waverley practices.

✅ Flexibility in full time or part time offerings
✅ Over 27 years of private practice experience
✅ Strong support for future career passions and pathways
✅ Join a fun, supportive and thriving team
✅ Highly experienced cross functional team who want to help you learn, and also learn from YOU!

Think this could be you? Send your application to [email protected]
(Make sure to attention your application to David Morarty)

This week our team participated in an inservice on dry needling ran by our very own, Elise Elsworth!

Elise is currently on the APA board for dry needling and presented a detailed and engaging update on the benefits of dry needling to our clients. Certain conditions respond extremely well to dry needling so ask your physio about it at your next appointment!

Physiohealth patient Lucas Parson having his final tune up before heading to San Diego with the Aussie Lacrosse team for the World Championships. Go get ‘em Lucas 🙌

WE ARE HIRING! Swipe across to see the details ➡️👀⠀
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If this sounds like the job for you, send your CV to [email protected]⠀
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Applications close 14th of June.

It's a pleasure to introduce you all to Physiohealth's newest team member, Emily Duffin, who will be working out of the Essendon and Footscray clinics! 🌟⠀
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Emily graduated with a Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Science and Master of Physiotherapy Practice from LaTrobe University. She is also a dance teacher at a local dance school and has been dancing for 20 years, which sparked her interest in physiotherapy from a young age. 👯‍♀️⠀
Through her background in fitness and exercise science, Emily utilises her skills to combine training principles with physiotherapy to help her patients achieve their goals and improve their function. Welcome, Emily!

⁣A big shoutout to one of our best, pro boxer Campbell Somerville, who is fighting tomorrow night against Isaias Sette at Margaret Court Arena. ⠀
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Dave, Jim and the wider Physiohealth team are proud of how hard you work and we can’t wait to watch on! You can still purchase tickets via the link in Campbell’s bio 💪

It was great to get some of the crew together last night for Reg’s 25 years with Physiohealth! 🌟

This week we celebrate Regina’s amazing 25 years with PhysioHealth! Reg started with us as a receptionist and has continued to be an incredible support to our whole team and business over the past 25 years. How lucky we are to have you, Reg ✨Bring on the next 25!

⁣A huge week for one of our patients, Tom Sutherland, who won the 15 year old 100m breaststroke at the Australian Aged Champs 🥇⠀
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He also managed to walk away with a 2nd in the 50m breaststroke and 3rd in the 200m breaststroke… Just casually.
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Huge congrats Tom (and from your Physio, Tom) 🙌

⁣Happy Easter Weekend - We hope that everyone has a relaxing and enjoyable long weekend. Hope the Easter Bunny comes with some sweet surprises. ⠀
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Our clinics are closed this long weekend and will be back to normal hours from Tuesday.

What a win for Charlie and Bradley Cornwell (aka Chadley) 🥇 K2 1000 🥇 National Champions! ⠀
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Best of luck to the boys off to World Championships for Kayaking! The PhysioHealth team are very proud 🙌

⁣With over 20 years of experience as a Physiotherapist and Rehabilitation Coach, we are thrilled to welcome Juergen Toelle’s wealth of knowledge and skills to the Physiohealth team!⠀
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Juergen spent six years as a physiotherapist for SV Werder Bremen in the 1st Bundesliga (UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League), and more recently in China in their 1st Football Super League. He prepared a cruiserweight World Champion boxer (WBO) for his fight in Las Vegas/USA; Juergen has vast international experience, working across four continents.⠀
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His experience and outlook bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise in assessing, diagnosing, treating, and preventing injuries. ⠀
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Before moving to Australia in 2014, Juergen also worked as a Physiotherapy Lecturer for the North German Medical Association, training doctors and physiotherapists on strapping and injury prevention.⠀
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You can make an appointment with Juergen at the MTW and Footscray clinics 👋