NDIS Physio and Exercise Physiology services in the Sutherland Shire

NDIS Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology Services in the Sutherland Shire

As a registered NDIS provider, we offer tailored physiotherapy and exercise physiology solutions that align with the unique needs of each NDIS participant. Our team of skilled physiotherapists and exercise physiologists understand the challenges faced by individuals with various disabilities and are dedicated to assisting them in achieving their health and mobility goals.

What We Offer

1. Personalised Care Plans: Each NDIS participant receives a customised care plan, designed in consultation with our experienced clinician. These plans are developed to address individual goals, whether it's improving mobility, managing pain, or enhancing overall physical well-being.

2. High-Quality Healthcare: Our team are not only highly qualified but are also passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of our clients. We utilise the evidence-based treatment in our boutique rehabilitation studio to ensure the best possible outcomes.

3. Collaborative Approach: Collaboration is key in our approach. We work closely with NDIS participants, their families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic and integrated approach.

How to Access Our Services

If you are an NDIS participant looking for a qualified physiotherapist, look no further. Accessing our services is straightforward:

1. Contact Us: Reach out to our friendly team to discuss your needs and how we can assist you.

2. Plan Review: We will review your NDIS plan to understand your goals and how our services can best support you.

3. Service Agreement: Once we have established your needs, we will set up a service agreement outlining the specifics of the physiotherapy services we will provide.

Conclusion

Being a registered NDIS provider is not just about offering physiotherapy and exercise physiology services; it's about being a part of a supportive community that uplifts and empowers its members. Our team is excited to extend our expertise and care to NDIS participants, helping them to achieve better health and mobility. Contact us today to learn more about how our services can support your journey towards improved well-being!

Stay in the Game: 4 Physio Tips for Reducing Groin Injuries in Football

As football season approaches, it's important to take steps to prevent groin injuries. Groin injuries are common in sports that involve running, jumping, and quick direction changes. These types of movements can put a lot of strain on the adductor muscles, which run along the inner thigh and are responsible for moving the leg toward the midline of the body.

Here are 4 tips to help minimise groin injury this season:

1. Include adductor strengthening in your strength and conditioning program.

Reduced hip adductor strength is associated with an increased risk of groin injury in sport (Whitaker et al 2015). Therefore, it's important to incorporate exercises that target the adductor muscles into your strength and conditioning program. Examples of exercises that can strengthen the adductors include side-lying leg lifts, standing hip adduction with resistance bands, and adductor machine exercises.

2. Include some flexibility training targeted to the adductors or groin muscles.

Stretching is an important component of injury prevention. Including flexibility training that targets the adductors or groin muscles can help reduce the risk of injury. Examples of stretches that can help improve flexibility in the adductors include the butterfly stretch and the standing adductor stretch.

3. Include speed work with straight and curved line elements.

Gradually exposing the body to high-speed running that will be required in-season can help reduce the risk of groin injury. Incorporating speed work with straight and curved line elements into your training program can help improve your body's ability to handle these movements.

4. Perform an injury reduction warm-up program like the FIFA 11+, Touch Time, Footy First.

Warm-up programs that are specifically designed to reduce the risk of injury can be highly effective. The FIFA 11+ program, for example, is an injury reduction program that incorporates specific strengthening, motor control, and jumping/landing exercises into a structured warm-up session 2-3x weekly. The FIFA 11+ has been shown to reduce football injuries in recreational/subelite football by 39% (Harøy et al 2019). It was also shown to reduce hamstring, hip/groin, knee, and ankle injuries (60%, 41%, 48%, and 32% respectively). A meta-analysis (a statistical procedure for combining data from multiple studies) showed that injury reduction programs (like FIFA11+), can not only decrease ACL injury up to 50%, but all knee injuries by 30% (Thorborg et al 2017).

It's important to note that injury prevention/reduction is more nuanced than just completing a specific warm-up. However, incorporating the FIFA 11+ warm-up program can provide a valuable tool to help guide future directions in minimising the burden of injury in the football population.

In conclusion, preventing groin injuries requires a comprehensive approach that includes strengthening, flexibility, and speed work, as well as incorporating an injury reduction warm-up program. At our physiotherapy clinic, we can help develop a personalised injury prevention program that is tailored to your specific needs and goals. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you stay injury-free this season.

Swelling, Instability, and More: The Common Symptoms of an ACL Injury

If you've recently injured your ACL, you may have experienced a pop or snap at the time of the injury, or you may have felt pain immediately.

Some people don't feel any pain initially but notice that their knee feels "off."

In the hours and days following the injury, it is common to experience swelling around the knee, instability, and difficulty controlling the movement of the knee.

It is also possible to have additional injuries to the meniscus or cartilage in the knee.

If you have injured your ACL, it is important to seek medical attention to properly diagnose and treat the injury.

Walk more for better health - A physios advice for better health in 2023

According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, daily walking has numerous health benefits. The study followed a group older women for about 7 years and found that those who walked at least 4,400 steps per day had a lower risk of death from all causes, as well as a lower risk of death from heart disease, stroke, and cancer.

Not only that, but the study also found that the benefits of walking were seen at all levels of intensity, from leisurely to brisk. This means that it's not necessarily the intensity of your walk that matters, but rather the fact that you're walking at all.

In addition to its physical health benefits, walking has also been linked to improved mental health and cognitive function. So not only can it help you live longer, it can also make the time you do have more enjoyable.

So if you're looking to improve your overall health and well-being, consider incorporating daily walking into your routine. It's a simple and convenient way to improve your health, and it doesn't require any special equipment or gym memberships. Just put on a comfortable pair of shoes and get moving!

References:

Lee, I. M., Shiroma, E. J., Kamada, M., Bassett, D. R., Matthews, C. E., & Buring, J. E. (2019). Association of Step Volume and Intensity With All-Cause Mortality in Older Women. JAMA internal medicine, 179(8), 1105–1112. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamainternmed.2019.0899

Breast Cancer and Exercise - Exercise Physiologist Chenaya Cooper explains more

Chenaya Cooper is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist who has a passion for helping women throughout all stages of life on their journey to better health. Today, Chenaya discusses the role of exercise when you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer..

Breast cancer and exercise

A new study has been released by Schutz et al. (2021) on the long-term effects of different continuous physical activities on Breast Cancer survivors and provide some great research outcomes! If you or anyone you know is a Breast Cancer survivor, keep reading below!

During the study the researchers have collated numerous studies investigating different exercise modalities on the effectiveness in reducing adverse side effects resulting from Breast Cancer treatment. Despite the effectiveness of Chemotherapy, Radiation therapy, and Hormone therapy in the removal of Breast cancer, side effects can include pain, body weight gain, decreased cardiovascular function, reduced muscle mass and strength and most commonly cancer-related fatigue (Kaltsatou et al., 2010).

In the present study, the researchers investigated previous research which incorporated exercise interventions from 8-16 weeks and again from 3-12 months, and included aerobic, anaerobic or a combination of these types of physical activity.

Major findings

Major findings of were centred around a reduction in cancer-related lymphedema, increased muscle and bone mass, improved sleep quality and reduced daily fatigue, greater cardiovascular fitness, and reduced pain and pressure sensations for those who underwent Chemotherapy.

Moderate-high intensity resistance-based exercise showed significant improvements in improving muscular strength and reduced fatigue. Coupling this with aerobic training showed an even greater reduction in fatigue for individuals both during and after treatment. Enhanced lean body mass and reduced body fat percentage was significant enough to improve sleep quality for generally sedentary women.

Common side effects of treatment

During treatment, a common side effect is increased bone resorption, accelerated bone loss and consqeuently a dangerously greater risk of bone fractures. The incorporation of safe impact-based exercise was effective in stimulating bone remodelling and increased bone mineral density (Kirkham et al., 2016).

Recommendations

Finally, the study recommended the incorporation of an Exercise Physiologist as an imperative guide for recovery throughout exercise. Exercise programs must be individualised to each individual condition, though the researchers suggested general guidelines as below:

• Minimum 2x week of resistance based exercise at moderate intensity

• Incorporating aerobic load-bearing exercise frequently

• Combining high intensity interval training in conjunction with aerobic exercise

• Exercise programs should be followed for a minimum 3 months is recommended

Our Women’s Health Exercise Physiologists at Flow Physio Co are here to help you with your Breast Cancer recovery!

References:

• Kaltsatou, A., Marmeletzi, D., and Douka, S. (2010). Physical and psychological benefits of a 24-week traditional dance program in breast cancer survivors. J. Bodyw. Mov. Ther. 15, 162–167. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2010.03.002

• Kirkham, A. A., Bland, K. A., Sayyari, S., Campbell, K. L., and Davis, M. K. (2016). Clinically relevant physical benefits of exercise interventions in breast cancer survivors. Curr. Oncol. Rep. 18, 12–20. doi: 10.1007/s11912-015-0496-3

• Schutz S, Aidar FJ, Souza RLM, et al. Different Methods of Physical Training Applied to Women Breast Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review. Front Physiol. 2021;12:639406. Published 2021 Apr 14. doi:10.3389/fphys.2021.639406