Active Life Physiotherapy

Hi everyone.

We're doing our EOFY pilates sale again and because I didn't get organised in time you have until the 7th July to cash in!

Once again we have our 20% off 20 pack special. This is for 20 packs only until 7th July 2024 and is a great saving to get you moving for the rest of the year

You can purchase online via the link below, in person in the clinic, on Mindbody or call 02 6672 8495.

Cheers,

The team at Active Life.

Today is World Parkinson's Day! Over 150,000 Australians are living with Parkinson's Disease. Physiotherapy can help those living with Parkinson's manage their motor symptoms with personalised exercise programs. Our physios lead group exercise classes twice a week at our Tweed Heads clinic for people with Parkinson's.

Exercise can have a positive effect on patients with Parkinson's. It can even assist in the slowing down of progression of symptoms.

Our physios run group exercise classes twice a week in South Tweed for people with Parkinson's. These circuit based classes work on high amplitude movements, dual tasking, balance, cardio, and strength.

To find out more or book in for an initial consult call us at 02 6672 8495.

April is Parkinson's awareness month. Parkinson's Disease is the second most common neurological condition in Australia. Common symptoms of Parkinson's include tremor, muscle stiffness, slowed movement and balance issues and falls.

Our physios offer personalised exercise programs and group exercise classes for people with Parkinson's.

Call us at 02 6672 8495 for more info.

Thanks to everyone for following along with our Vertigo Series!
If you think you might have BPPV book an appointment with our BPPV physiotherapist Nate! No one should have to live with vertigo from BPPV because it is so easily treated!
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Looking to give Pilates a go but not sure where to start? Whether you're a super fit athlete, recovering from injury or just haven't exercised for a while we have options for everyone and all ages.

One on one - this is for you if you want a completely individualised program or if you have a really fresh injury or a really deconditioned because you haven't been able to exercise in a while.

Small Group rehab - These a small group sessions run by our Physio's with an individualised, progressively updated program. Perfect if you have a specific condition that requires closer monitoring. You can claim your health fund for these classes.

Clinical Pilates - these are run by our physio's and can be individualised and scaled but in a larger group. You can claim your health fund for these classes.

Fitness reformer - These are group classes run by our highly skilled Pilates instructors. This is for you if you want to experience all the benefits of Pilates such as improving strength, mobility, posture, injury prevention and fitness.

Call us on 02 6672 8495 to book or online at www.activelifephysio.com.au or via mind body. Booking links are in our Insta bio.

Vertigo Series Part 6

The primary treatment for BPPV involves Canalith Repositioning Maneuvers (CRMs), which aim to move the displaced crystals out of the canals and into an area of the inner ear where they belong and will not cause symptoms. These maneuvers are safe, effective, and typically provide instant vertigo relief. How will you know if treatment has been successful? The positioning tests for diagnosis are repeated and should no longer give you any vertigo!

Happy Easter everyone! Physio and Pilates will be closed on Friday the 29th and back open on Tuesday the 2nd. Have a great holiday weekend!

Vertigo Series Part 4

The primary symptom of BPPV is sudden episodes of vertigo; that is a spinning dizziness (it will look like the world is spinning around you! In BPPV it is triggered by changes in head position. It most commonly is triggered with movements like turning or rolling over in bed, tilting the head back and looking up, or bending over and standing up again. With BPPV vertigo most of the time lasts for less than 60 seconds and is not triggered when your are not moving. Other symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, and imbalance, but these are typically less severe and brief and occur as a result of the spinning sensation. In Part 4 we will talk about how we diagnose BPPV

Vertigo Series Part 3

BPPV, or Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, is a common internal ear disorder. It occurs when tiny calcium carbonate crystals become dislodged from their normal position within the inner ear and float into the fluid-filled canals responsible for balance. These displaced crystals interfere with the fluid movement in the canals, sending confusing signals to the brain about head position and movement, resulting in brief episodes of vertigo or dizziness. In Part 4 we will talk about the symptoms of BPPV...

Starting next Thursday the 28th join Zoe for a 6am fitness reformer class. This new class will be 45 minutes but will still give you an amazing full body workout. A great way to get your Thursday morning started!

Book on Mindbody or give us a call at 02 6672 8495

Vertigo Series Part 2

BPPV is one of the most common causes of vertigo, accounting for approximately 20-30% of all vertigo cases. It primarily affects adults, with a higher prevalence in individuals over the age of 60. Women are also more likely to develop BPPV than men. Despite its prevalence, BPPV is often underdiagnosed and undertreated, highlighting the importance of awareness and proper management. Which is unfortunate as it is the easiest cause of vertigo to fix! Part 3 will look at what BPPV is...

Vertigo Series Part 1

Do you suffer with vertigo? Vertigo is a sense of dizziness where the world feels like it is spinning around you. It can make you feel nauseous, sick and sometimes throw up. Did you know your physiotherapist could help resolve vertigo almost instantly? Keep an eye out for Part 2 where we will discuss the most common cause of vertigo...

Meet Nate!

Nate is one of our physiotherapists. Originally from Narrandera, NSW, Nate studied his Bachelor of Physiotherapy at CSU in Orange.

Nate is passionate about empowering individuals with an understanding of their injury/condition so they are in control of their own path to recovery. Nate is a relentless sceptic of everything he does and therefore is always wanting to learn more!

In a previous life Nate was a swimmer and is a 3 time Australian Champion in the 50m and 100m Butterfly.

Nate has a special interest in neck, thoracic & lower back pain, radicular pain and radiculopathy, shoulder pain, post-operative rehabilitation, BPPV (vertigo) and is trained in dry needling & clinical pilates.

We're hiring!!

We're on the lookout for our next front desk legend. We have a casual position for reception in our busy Murwillumbah clinic. We need someone on a Friday between the hours of 8am and 5 with the option of picking up some extra hours when our practice manager takes holidays so this would probably suit a student best.

We have a relaxed, fun working environment with a welcoming team.

email your CV to [email protected]

Do you suffer from Chronic Low Back Pain that has been resistant to other forms of treatment?

Cognitive Functional Therapy (CFT) for chronic low back pain is now available at Active Life Physiotherapy.

Our new Physio Emma has trained specifically in CFT. CFT is a groundbreaking new approach used to manage chronic Lower Back Pain. It focuses on analysing the behavioural psychology and beliefs seen within patterns of movement. By understanding your beliefs and experiences of pain, the physiotherapist can identify modifiable factors associated with the individuals pain. The goal is to assist patients to understand their pain within their viewpoint, and identify strategies for them to manage their pain that's aligned with their goals for activities, participation and lifestyle. This helps the individual become autonomous and self manage their pain.

Emmi works Tuesdays and Thursdays in our Murwillumbah clinic.

You can call the clinic to chat further on 02 6672 8495 or book online at www.activelifephysio.com.au.

Welcome Emmi to our team. Emmi will be working Tuesdays and Thursdays in our Murwillumbah clinic.

Emmi grew up in Finland, where she completed her physiotherapy degree. Working as a physio she saw how important a holistic approach to health was. This ignited her passion towards holistic health and lead her to complete qualifications in mat pilates, yoga, reformer pilates and health coaching. Since having her daughter, Emmi's interest in women's health has grown and she's specialised as pre- and postnatal trainer. Emmi is always looking to grow her skill set and is eager to learn more about health.

In her free time Emmi loves to spend time with her husband and daughter, often going to the markets, beach or having a bbq with friends.

Qualifications:
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Mat and Reformer pilates trainer specialised in rehab pilates
Yoga teacher YRTT200
Registered Health coach
Pre- and postnatal trainer

Happy New year everyone.

Just reaching out to let you know of our January Pilates sale.

We're here to get you started on your 2024 health and fitness journey with our 20% off 20 pack special. This is for 20 packs only for the month of January and is a great saving to get you moving for the year ahead.

You can purchase online at www.activelifephysio.com.au, in person in the clinic, on Mindbody or call 02 6672 8495.

Look forward to seeing you in 2024.

The team at Active Life.

Just a quick update on our Christmas opening hours.

Physio and Clinical Pilates will be closed from the 23rd of December (last day of work is Friday the 22nd of Dec), returning Tuesday the 2nd January for Business as usual.

Fitness Pilates will be closed from the 24th of December (last class Sat 23rd Dec) and first class back Monday the 8th of Jan.
We will suspend all memberships for those dates. Please let us know if you would like them to be suspended for longer.

We will be running a slightly reduced timetable for classes in December and January before things return to normal in February.

Have a wonderful break and see you in the new year. Thanks for trusting us with your health and fitness in 2023!

The Team at Active Life.

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We had a fantastic afternoon of Professional Development for our team with James Schomburgk from The Second Visit working on all things manual therapy for the low back and neck. Thanks James, we learnt a lot and look forward to using it with our clients.

Vertigo and Dizziness Clinic

Our Physiotherapist Nate has a special interest in managing Vertigo and dizziness and has attended professional development courses to further his skills in managing this condition.

Vertigo can be caused by Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). BPPV is a prevalent vestibular disorder that affects the inner ear’s balance and orientation mechanisms.

Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in the treatment of BPPV. The goal of physiotherapy for BPPV is to alleviate symptoms by repositioning dislodged calcium crystals (otoconia) within the inner ear’s balance system, ultimately restoring normal balance and reducing vertigo.

You can call the clinic to book with Nate on 02 6672 8495 or book online at www.activelifephysio.com.au. Nate works out of both our Murwillumbah and South Tweed Clinics.