The Junction Village Physiotherapy

You've might have noticed it has been raining a lot recently! The weather impacts our local athletes in more ways than one. They are unable to train and play as consistently as normal, which leads to their reaction times, balance and game fitness being affected. Add to this returning to slippery surfaces the chance of injury is increased.
Lateral ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries in change of direction sports. 70% of those who experience an ankle sprain will sprain again. A good rehab program is essential to reduce your risk of re-spraining.
If you are returning to any sporting environment which involves change of direction such as netball, basketball or tennis, it is essential that you are assessed and advised by a physiotherapist on appropriate exercise and a successful return to sport process. Don't underestimate the impact of a "simple ankle sprain" to your ability to play competitively

At The Junction Village Physiotherapy, Fabiola, Sarah and Jane are all able to help you return to your sport with success.

Today marks the start of April Falls Month, and falls continue to be no laughing matter for our elderly and their loves ones. Falls are the country’s leading cause of injury hospitalisation and death, with hospital-related falls occurring more frequently in older people (AIHW, 2023). One in three people over 65 living at home experience a fall per annum. In 2021-2022, there were 233,000 hospitalisations following a fall, and in 2020-2021, sadly 5,800 deaths were caused by a fall (AIHW, 2023).

Physiotherapy has a critical role in improving function and mobility and preventing falls in aged care residents. There is an urgent need for investment in a falls-related fractures and hospitalisations prevention program through physiotherapy-led care in the community. Evidence suggests that 55 per cent of falls can be reduced, with a projected cost saving of $120 million per year if physiotherapy-led falls prevention programs are implemented among residential aged care facility participants.

Visit australian.physio/pre-budget to learn what urgent change we’re seeking from the government to prevent devastating falls occurring to our elderly population.

NSW Fall Prevention & Healthy Ageing Network
COTA Australia - for older Australians

Happy International Women’s Day!

We are so lucky to have our studio and clinic full with beautiful, strong and inspiring women.

The Junction Village Physiotherapy would like to thank you for your support during 2023. We will continue to be open for appointments over the festive season.
Our Active Rehab Classes will return from 8th January in our new studio downstairs!!

It's not uncommon for the festive season to go a little off course, resulting in an injury or two! If you sustain a soft tissue injury, follow the "Peace & Love" protocol and call us in the morning! We will be here to help you get back on your feet.

Resistance training is part of our recommended exercise guidelines. The good news is that while lifting heavier loads has lots of benefits for muscle and bone, this study showed that even low levels of resistance exercise has health benefits. The important thing is to be consistent. If you need help getting started or progressing your exercises, come and talk to Fabiola, Sarah or Jane 🙂

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NEW on designing resistance training programs for healthy adults💪

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Do you have a niggling ache that you have been ignoring? Now is the time to come in and have Fabiola, Sarah or Jane help you before your health fund expires at the end of the year.

October 20 was World Osteoporosis Day. Worldwide, one in three women and one in five men aged 50 years and over will sustain a fragility fracture due to osteoporosis in their remaining lifetimes. Establish a Bone Healthy Lifestyle now.

Back due to popular demand! Download our Day ‘5 Steps’ infographic to raise awareness of by displaying it in your office, or sharing it on your social media. Available in 11 languages!

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We got our new signage! What do you think?

Last week was Healthy Bones Week and here is advice from Nutrition Australia on dietary aspects of maintaining healthy bones.

Diet isn't the full story however as we know that exercise is really important for bone health especially strength exercises and impact loading. If you need advice on what would work for you, Junction Village Physiotherapy can help. Make an appointment to talk to Fabiola, Sarah or Jane today.

Did you know that strong bones are the foundation of a healthy, active life?
As we observe Healthy Bones Week, check out this insightful article that dives into the importance of bone health and how we can keep our bones strong and resilient.
Read article here: 💚

August is National tradies health month and at The Junction Village Physiotherapy we are proud to support our tradies in recovering from injury or to stay fit in the job.

Supporting our local trades with education and engagement has been just some of the things we have been up to for the month of August.
Whether it’s in the clinic, through social media or via our morning networking sessions with BNI Unity - Newcastle, our Physio’s are spreading the word!

How is your yellow and red resistance band holding up?

Most band, if used regularly, will deteriorate after six months. We have some excess 1.5m yellow and red resistance band available. Pop in and pick up some new band and keep your exercise program on track!

To celebrate the Matildas and female sport, The Junction Village Physiotherapy will be offering all female players registered through Football NSW 20% off on all their Physiotherapy visits for the rest of the 2023 season!

Call us at 49262662 to book your appointment.

Fit for work does not mean fit for life
75 per cent of Australian adults do not meet the recommended physical activity guidelines, putting them at risk for chronic conditions, including back pain, heart disease, and cancer, as well as experiencing decreased wellbeing.

Research suggests that occupational physical activity (i.e., heavy physical work) alone does not provide the same health benefits as leisure time physical activity and is not a substitute for regular exercise.

At The Junction Village Physiotherapy we can work with you to provide practical ideas and a tailored program to help you achieve your physical goals for work and life. Let us help you be Fit for Work and Fit for Life.

August is National Tradies Health Month!
Whether you need help recovering from an injury or assistance to stay fit on the job, we can help!

A 'fair go’ for tradies has been a key concern following the pension age raise to 67 last month, with tradies already being disproportionately affected by workplace injuries and chronic conditions. August is Tradies National Health Month (TNHM) and this year’s theme focuses on the top reasons physiotherapists can help tradies to boost longevity so they work until they are ready to retire.

APA Occupational Health Physiotherapist Lucia Tsui MACP supports tradies who are experiencing problems consistent with the physical stressors of laborious work, many of which force tradies to take time off.

“People who experience more serious work-related injuries generally require time off, with the latest data showing 66 percent of those who experienced an injury taking leave to recover,” Lucia said.

TNHM is an opportunity for tradies to invest in their long-term health, but it is also a time for employers, family members, and friends to check-in and help support tradies to have a long, healthy life on the job.

Read our full media release here:

Our Eclipse Natural Comfort Pillows are back in stock!
The Eclipse pillow is a feather and down pillow developed at the University of South Australia to cradle your neck for proper spine alignment while sleeping on your back.
This is our most prescribed product.

Exercise is an important part of staying healthy through our lifespan but it can be difficult to know what is the best exercise for you, especially if you are experiencing pain.

Whether you want to be stronger, improve your balance or better manage a chronic injury, we can tailor an exercise program that helps you meet your needs and goals.

🚨 BJSM blog: The cocktail of healthy ageing 💃🍸

Exercise has MANY benefits! But did you know about its anti-aging effect?

How does physical activity affect levels of stress hormones and promote anti-ageing? 🧐

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Experiencing winter aches and pains?
Fabiola, Sarah and Jane are here to help. Make an appointment today.

We’ve had a lovely week in the clinic celebrating our beautiful ladies 😊

Thank you for all your support and smiles!

Also a big thank you to The Posy Post for making the week possible with your beautiful flowers 💐

Jennifer Finnie Physiotherapy has some exciting news to share with you...
Since Jennifer Finnie announced her recent retirement, we are very excited to be continuing in the same location and will now be known as The Junction Village Physiotherapy.

We are also pleased to announce that Sarah Forbes and Jane Stoodley will be remaining in the practice and continuing to offer the same high quality, evidence based Physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates.

Fabiola Aguirre will also be joining our Physiotherapy team. Fabiola has over 10 years experience as a Physiotherapist and qualified Pilates Clinician and is looking forward to meeting you all on your next visit.

We will be operating Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm and by appointment on Saturday.

Our small group Clinical Pilates classes will also be returning from 23rd January, with a fresh timetable and classes available Monday - Friday AM / PM.

We hope we can continue to assist you and your family and friends.

We continue to accept all Workcover, DVA and Medicare Care plan referrals.

Please call us on (02) 4926 2662 to book your next appointment.