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Exercise Deficit Disorder – a threat to our successful return to sport after lockdown.

Exercise Deficit Disorder – a threat to our successful return to sport after lockdown.

Who else can’t wait to get back to sport!! My household is certainly keen - one 20 year old boy is desperate to return to training and playing with his mates, dad is sick of watching “8 out of 10 Cats does Countdown” instead of footy and this mum misses the catch-ups and cheering with the Ladies in the Grandstand. I am even yearning for a schnitzel with gravy and going home smelling like the chip fryer!!! However…this mum (who’s also a physio) is also a tad worried and it’s

45 Second Desk Workout

45 Second Desk Workout

In self-isolation? Working from home? Doing online school work? Whatever situation you’re in, I’m guessing your routine is upset, your desk is different to the one at work or school and you’re finding it hard to concentrate and keep focused. Sound familiar? These are challenging times for us all in different ways but I know when I’m working from home, I find I get distracted easily, I end up working from the couch with my laptop on my lap or I get engrossed in what I am d

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Exercises to do in Isolation

Exercises to do in Isolation

If you’re looking for something to do while you are not allowed out of the house to try and keep fit while you can’t go to your regular classes and gym sessions, here are some easy exercises for you whole body to help keep both your mind and body active. With any new exercise program start easy and work your way up. If they are too easy for your fitness level you can make them harder with weights and increasing how many rotations/sets or repetitions you do. Fitness level - Me

Are online Physio consults effective?

Are online Physio consults effective?

What now?? It’s all good news this time. Necessity is the mother of invention they say and at Barossa Physiotherapy that is just what is happening. The COVID-19 Crisis has meant we have had to temporarily close our doors to In-Room Physiotherapy. Not to be kept down for long, we have been working long and hard to get TeleHealth up and running. In the Physio world we call it Digital Physiotherapy but it is the same thing. Clients need only a laptop or Smart Phone and a fre

An “Honoured Member” in our own backyard!

An “Honoured Member” in our own backyard!

Australia has a proud history of Physiotherapy – it is a profession that has roots going back 110 years. The first degree in Australia for Physiotherapy was offered in 1950, and Australian Physiotherapists were the first in the world to become ‘first contact’ professionals (meaning you don’t need a referral to see us!). Even the queen endorsed our profession by becoming the Patron of the Australian Physiotherapy Association in 1962! Today physiotherapy is a blend of a range

Walking, dogs, and protection for your shoulders: Thoughts from a Specialist Shoulder Physiotherapi

Walking, dogs, and protection for your shoulders: Thoughts from a Specialist Shoulder Physiotherapi

Dr Mary Magarey demonstrating the use of a walking belt, with canine models Roxy and Ollie. It has been really cold lately, cold enough to put you off getting out and walking your dog. But we shouldn’t let a bit of cold stop us exercising as we know how important exercise and fresh air are for us, and what better way to get some gentle regular exercise than walking the dog in the Barossa’s parks under the beautiful gum trees or beside the wonderful vineyards through the regi

Private Health Extras - Getting more out of your "pie".

Private Health Extras - Getting more out of your "pie".

Private Health Insurance is increasingly under household budget pressure, as families and individuals attempt to keep spending under control. As physiotherapists, we understand the importance of investing money in your health. Early assessment and management is advisable, but financial pressure has meant some people delay seeing their health professionals because of the cost, even when they do have private health extras. Now we as Physiotherapists are definitely NOT qualifi

Is it Concussion??

Is it Concussion??

First rule of concussion? ....always assume that there could be a concussion!!!! If you are active, there is always a small risk of injury and unfortunately concussion is one of those injuries that can occur. It's important to know that.... How do we recognise a concussion? Head impacts can be associated with serious and potentially fatal brain injuries. It is vital to seek medical attention if someone has received a force or trauma to the head, to ensure that they are asse

Physiotherapy for Concussion

Physiotherapy for Concussion

Getting a knock to the head during sport is always a worry. Thankfully most people now know that it is NEVER to be ignored, and First Aiders are all taught to take this injury very seriously. If you have had a knock, there is a chance you may have a concussion so it is important that you are assessed by a Medical professional to have this correctly assessed. If you do have a concussion, and you have symptoms that linger after 48 hours, you could have Post-Concussion Syndrome

Generosity and determination combine for an amazing outcome.

Generosity and determination combine for an amazing outcome.

Hehuni Tau is a 42 year old PNG citizen. Nearly 12 months ago, he was getting a sore, swollen right knee which just wouldn’t go away. The sensation wasn’t normal either and gradually the leg got weaker. Despite x-rays, blood tests, CT Scans, no cause could be found. Within a few months, the Left leg began to swell also and weaken. He was hospitalised with Cellulitis in the left leg - a dangerous infection - but still no solution to his weakness was found. Hehuni soon had

The "3-Pre's" of Preseason.

The "3-Pre's" of Preseason.

(Image courtesy of www.physiotutors.com) It is that time of year, when the "serious" training starts in preparation for winter sport. Here are three things to think about, for coaches and players alike, embarking on that unique pleasure:pain cycle that is Pre-Season. Pre- pare If you, like many, spent the summer at the beach/river enjoying the indulgences of food and drink, then pre-season may see you having to prepare that summer body for some serious sport. It is also a t

Backpacks and Back Pain - cause or coincidence?

Backpacks and Back Pain - cause or coincidence?

As most school children resume their studies for the year, it's a good time to look at an old favourite topic of discussion - those heavy backpacks!!! It is assumed that the heavier the backpack (and the more the child struggles, groans, complains and rolls their eyes when asked to carry it) the more likely they are to experience back pain, right? Well, yes......and no. Adolescent back pain has been well-researched, and like all good physios, we try to keep up to date with w

Headaches - a real 'pain in the neck'!

Headaches - a real 'pain in the neck'!

"A headache is just a sign of stress/dehydration/lack of sleep - just have a glass of water and you will be right"...said NO headache sufferer EVER! A headache can take over our world and affect our every moment, every movement and every emotion. So why do some people get headaches and others can eat that chocolate-covered strawberry, while sipping on a chardonnay in the bright summer sun, surrounded by a cacophony of children’s voices, without so much as a wimper? Recent re

Happy Birthday Barossa Physiotherapy

Happy Birthday Barossa Physiotherapy

Our blogger this month is Principal Physiotherapist, Tania Materne. At such a significant milestone, she was asked to reflect on the establishment of this local Barossa business 20 years ago… The year1997 was a watershed year for me. I had turned 30, spent 6 years at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and 4 years in private practice at Sportsmed SA and for Peter Roberts, gaining experience in many areas of Physiotherapy. I’d also spent many years as Physiotherapist to the Austral

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