Aushealth Physiotherapy

Have you got a sore, stiff neck from working on a computer all week? Dry needling can be a quick, effective way to relax muscle spasms and restore mobility.

Our physios can use dry needling in conjunction with other hands-on techniques and exercises to get you back on track!

Book online 👉 https://www.aushealthphysio.com.au/

Meet the Team! 🎉 🙌 🔥

Katrina graduated from Auckland University of Technology (NZ) with a Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Physiotherapy. With over 12 years of experience and expertise in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal and sports injuries, Katrina is committed to achieving optimal health and well-being for each of her clients.

Katrina's skills include manual therapy, exercise prescription, casting, and teaching hydrotherapy. When she's not working, Katrina is busy looking after her young family or working out at the gym.

She's here from Monday to Wednesday. Book today through our website or over the phone.

Want to learn more about your PELVIC FLOOR?

Check out our latest blog post 👉🏼 https://www.aushealthphysio.com.au/what-is-your-pelvic-floor/

Hydrotherapy can be a fun and comfortable way to exercise and rehabilitate.

We run hydro classes every week:

When • Monday & Thursday 12-2pm
Where • 9B Green St, Brookvale (inside the NS Swim School)
Water • 30 - 32 degrees
Passes • 1, 5 & 10 visit passes are available - fees vary

if you'd like to try hydro, book your assessment online or over the phone on (02) 9905 0048!

Want to know more about HYDROTHERAPY? Check out these 5 benefits👇🏽

Visit our website to secure your spot in one of our hydrotherapy classes today: https://www.aushealthphysio.com.au/our-services/hydrotherapy/

ARE YOU CONSUMING ENOUGH CALORIES?‼️

RED-S = ‘Impaired physiological functioning caused by relative energy deficiency’.

Swipe left to see the Health Consequences & Potential Performance Consequences for the female athlete, if left untreated.

Meet our Team!

Liam is our newest team member 🎉

He's just moved over from New Zealand and is a keen surfer, gym-goer, and runner 🏄

Liam likes to work with people who want to be healthy and active and helps them achieve this by using a range of physiotherapy skills ✋

Find out more about Liam and the rest of the team here 👉 https://www.aushealthphysio.com.au/about-us/meet-the-team/

To all the Mum’s we know & love…
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY 🌷

It's Friday! Find out how important it is to destress and loosen up by reading our latest blog post on tension headaches 🧘‍♀️

Paying Attention to Tension Headaches – Aushealth Physiotherapy What is a tension headache? Tension headaches are headaches caused by tension in the muscles and joints of your neck and upper back. These headaches usually involve dull pain that wraps around the head. They can also include different patterns of pain in the head and neck, as well as symptoms like d...

LET’S NORMALISE HEALTHY WEIGHT GAIN IN PREGNANCY🤰🏽

Elbow pain is a common issue for people with repetitive jobs 🔧⌨️ Understanding the issue can help you make a speedy recovery! 🏎 Check out our latest blog post on elbow pain 👉 https://www.aushealthphysio.com.au/get-a-grip-on-your-elbow-pain-how-physiotherapy-can-help/

WHAT IS A WHP? 💭

https://www.seek.com.au/job/59235717

Physiotherapist - Brookvale Job in Brookvale, Sydney NSW Aushealth Brookvale is a dynamic and progressive private practice looking for an addition to their excellent team

https://www.seek.com.au/job/57711206?type=standout

We are looking for a Physiotherapist to join our team !

Physiotherapist - Brookvale Job in Sydney Are you a Physiotherapist looking for a supportive, and flexible working environment to take the next step toward significant career development? Then this is the role for you.

We are looking for the next Physiotherapist to join our team. If you know of anyone suitable, please share this link with them.

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Physiotherapist - Brookvale Job in Sydney Are you a Physiotherapist looking for a supportive, and flexible working environment to take the next step toward significant career development? Then this is the role for you.

Do we need to be afraid of lifting heavy things?

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A study of 154 patients presenting to a spinal clinic with lumbar disc herniation and lower limb radicular pain were asked what they thought elicited their symptoms*

▪ 62% could not recall a specific event that caused their symptoms!

▪ 26% reported it was during normal tasks or activities such as closing
doors, making the bed or doing housework

▪ 6.5% reported it was due to heavy lifting (loads over 15kg)

▪ 2% reported it was due to light lifting (loads under 15kg)

▪ 2% reported it was non-exertional (sitting, sneezing etc)

▪ 1.3% reported it was due to trauma (trips/falls)

So, what does this tell us?

Despite many of us believing that lifting heavy things causes lumbar disc herniations, often it’s not the case and we shouldn’t be afraid of it!

The health benefits of getting stronger and lifting weights in the gym far outweigh the low risk of injury.

Come and see the team at Aushealth Physiotherapy to get started on your strength training journey today.

*An inciting event was defined as any occurrence, activity, or event that preceded or coincided with the onset of symptoms.
Reference: Suri, P., Hunter, D. J., Jouve, C., Hartigan, C., Limke, J., Pena, E., Swaim, B., Li, L., & Rainville, J. (2010). Inciting events
associated with lumbar disc herniation. The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society, 10(5), 388–395.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2010.02.003

What’s the difference between Dry Needling and Acupuncture? 👩‍🔬

Click the link below to learn more..
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Do you play golf?

Good news! Aushealth is glad to be partnering with Long Reef Golf Club.

We are offering club members 10% discount off their consultation prices.

For more information please call us 9905 0048 and speak to our Reception team.

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Corporate Partners & Packages - Long Reef Golf Club       LRGC Members Only | Other Benefits Aushealth Physiotherapy is currently offering 10% off consultations for any members of Long Reef Golf Club for Physiotherapy consultations. Book online at Aushealth Physiotherapy – Your Northern Beaches physio, or call on 02 9905 0048.  

Always wanted to try Pilates, but never had the opportunity?

We are delighted to announce we offer individualised Clinical Pilates classes- 2 person max.

What does it involve?

-30 minute intensive class -Whole body conditioning
-Injury rehabilitation and prevention
-Individualised, tailored programs for beginner, intermediate or advanced levels
-Health fund cards/ rebates can be used

Are you working from home?
How is your ergonomic setup?

If it's not great, it could be the cause of Headaches, neck and back pain.

Here are some simple tips to get you set up right!

In the first photo Nick is demonstrating typical poor postures we see in desk workers.

In the second photo Nick shows us how we should sit!

Here are our tips:

1) Adjust your seat height so that you can keep your upper arms rested along your body, and elbows approximately 90 degree angle. (If you cant adjust your chair, try sitting on a few pillows)

2) Rest your back on the back of the chair. Nick has also added a lumbar roll cushion to his lower back to support the natural curve. Pulling your chair as close to the desk as you can will help with this.

3) Sit back into the chair so you don't lean forwards to stare at the screen, no matter how interesting it is.

4) If possible, get a separate keyboard (or screen) from your laptop. Elevate the laptop so you’re not staring down, straining your neck. You should have your eyes in line with the top half of the screen.

Do you need to stretch?
Read our recent blog to find out how important stretching really is...

https://www.aushealthphysio.com.au/stretching/

Are you squatting correctly?

We have to be careful with hard and fast rules about squatting. The reason for this is that everybody has different hip and pelvic anatomy, and for this reason, everybody must squat a little differently.
Read the blog below for more details and see how you can improve your squat!..

https://aushealthphysio.com.au/are-you-squatting-correctly/

Normatec Compression Pants:

Normatec compression pants are a type of intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) device. The device uses cuffs around the legs to provide and release pressure throughout your legs. Its goal is to improve the circulation of blood flow within the veins in the legs. Veins carry de-oxygenated blood from your body back to your heart.

What IPC can be useful for:
· Recent surgery causing swelling and inflammation, and in some cases blood clotting
· Limited mobility due to injury or stroke
· Prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
· Inherited blood disorders that may cause blood clotting
· Lower limb oedema due to pregnancy
· Reducing swelling in lymphoedema
· Reducing DOMS post workout

The veins in your legs have tiny valves that help keep blood moving back up toward the heart. A DVT may damage one or more of these valves, causing them to become leaky. When this happens, blood starts to pool in your legs. This can also happen if you are immobile for a long period of time. This can cause blood to flow very slowly through the veins, increasing the risk that cells in the blood will stick together and form a clot.

If you have any of the following conditions, you are not to use IPC devices:
· Non-pitting chronic lymphedema
· Known or suspected deep vein thrombosis
· Pulmonary embolism
· Thrombophlebitis
· Acute inflammation of the skin (erysipelas, cellulitis)
· Uncontrolled/severe cardiac failure
· Pulmonary edema
· Ischemic vascular disease
· Active metastatic diseases affecting the edematous region
· Oedema at the root of the extremity or truncal edema
· Severe peripheral neuropathy

Call us on 02 9905 0048 to make a booking and give these compression pants a go!

Aushealth Physiotherapy updated their business hours.

Aushealth Physiotherapy updated their website address.

Beautiful spinnaker work ladies!

HYDROTHERAPY is back!! 💦

Our classes are now back running 2 days a week! 🏊‍♀️

⏰ Monday 12.30 and 1.30pm
⏰ Thursday 12.30 and 1.30pm

We offer strength and conditioning programs for all sorts of conditions- post operative, arthritic, chronic pain and more. 🏋️‍♀️⛹️‍♀️🏌🏼‍♂️🤽🏻‍♂️

To start back again, or sign up for the first time call us on 📞 9905 0048 or click the link below.

➡️ https://aushealthphysio.com.au/book-online/

*with COVID-19 restrictions in place to keep everyone safe

Casual or Part-Time Remedial Massage Therapist in a busy Physiotherapy Clinic.

Caseload: The role will involve assessing diverse patient needs and applying appropriate treatment for the individual. There is already a steady massage caseload within the clinic.

Remuneration: Massage Therapy is governed by the Health Professionals and Support Services Award. This role will be remunerated commensurate with experience.

Opportunities: There will be significant access to professional development opportunities. The Healthia Group facilitates both flexible and structured PD opportunities, some of which can be found here: https://www.healthiacareers.com.au/professional-development.

ABOUT US:

AusHealth Physiotherapy Brookvale is a well-established and progressive practice known for delivering excellent patient outcomes. At AusHealth the dynamic team are passionate about achieving personal health goals by working closely with our established referral network.
Situated in Sydney’s beautiful Northern Beaches, we support a flexible work environment and encourage you to get outdoors and find your work-life balance.
AusHealth are a part of the Healthia Group, a leading and inclusive organisation that offers avenues for Health Professionals to work in multidisciplinary environments in private practice settings.
As a part of the Healthia group, employees have access to a network of more than 700 Allied Health Professionals in over 45 locations across Australia. This exceptional team encourages a culture that fosters outstanding clinical care, educational opportunities, and career development of all staff. The group aspires to enable our staff to find their individual clinical personality and use your developed skills to be an asset to our dynamic team.
ABOUT YOU:

The successful applicant will be friendly, have excellent communication skills, and be a good team player who is passionate about private practice. We expect that our staff are enthusiastic and driven in their thirst for knowledge and development and always aspiring to achieve great clinical outcomes for our patients.

If you are interested in this role, please email your CV to [email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you.

We are looking for a Remedial Massage Therapist to join our team!

Role: Casual or Part-time Massage Therapist

Caseload: The role will involve assessing diverse patient needs and applying appropriate treatment for the individual. There is already a steady massage caseload within the clinic.

Remuneration: Massage Therapy is governed by the Health Professionals and Support Services Award. This role will be remunerated commensurate with experience.

Opportunities: There will be significant access to professional development opportunities. The Healthia Group facilitates both flexible and structured PD opportunities, some of which can be found here: https://www.healthiacareers.com.au/professional-development.

ABOUT US:

AusHealth Physio Brookvale is a well-established and progressive practice known for delivering excellent patient outcomes. At AusHealth the dynamic team are passionate about achieving personal health goals by working closely with our established referral network.
Situated in Sydney’s beautiful Northern Beaches, we support a flexible work environment and encourage you to get outdoors and find your work-life balance.
AusHealth are a part of the Healthia Group, a leading and inclusive organisation that offers avenues for Health Professionals to work in multidisciplinary environments in private practice settings.
As a part of the Healthia group, employees have access to a network of more than 700 Allied Health Professionals in over 45 locations across Australia. This exceptional team encourages a culture that fosters outstanding clinical care, educational opportunities, and career development of all staff. The group aspires to enable our staff to find their individual clinical personality and use your developed skills to be an asset to our dynamic team.
ABOUT YOU:

The successful applicant will be friendly, have excellent communication skills, and be a good team player who is passionate about private practice. We expect that our staff are enthusiastic and driven in their thirst for knowledge and development and always aspiring to achieve great clinical outcomes for our patients.

If you are interested in this role, please email your CV to [email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you.