So what present have you got planned for your Dad this Father’s Day?

Soap on a Rope? Again?

Give your Dad a gift of health, fitness and well-being this Father’s Day

Ask this question for Father’s Day:  How Fit is your Dad?

As your Dad gets older he falls into an age demographic and ageing process where ongoing and not so super health issues, such as diabetes, obesity, arthritis and cardiovascular disease, can arise.

Help keep your Dad fit & healthy. Make it a Happy & Healthy Father’s Day.

Give your Dad a Physioworks Health Group Gift Certificate.

 Dad can use it on Physio treatments, Massage, Exercise Classes or on Health Care products at his preferred Physioworks Health Group clinic.

Help your Dad with his ongoing health, fitness & well-being ensuring he is active for his everyday life events.

Our team can ensure relief for muscle tension and pain, reduce pain & stiffness in muscles and joints, thereby improving circulation and ensuring Dad increased flexibility and mobility. Our team can conduct individual exercise & fitness assessments recommending a tailored exercise program for your Dad.

Physioworks Health Group Gift Certificates are the perfect Father’s Day gift for your Dad.

Ask about Gift Certificates at reception or please call your preferred clinic for assistance.

Finals time is an exciting time of year with all looking to achieve optimum performance at the business end of a long season. Now is the time to get all those niggles and soreness checked and treated to be at your best across your finals series.

The team at Physioworks Health Group are gearing up for a busy finals period.

David Francis and numerous members of our team are providing physiotherapy and massage therapy at the elite level with the Collingwood Football Club, who are set to again play in the AFL finals.  We are also helping local athletes to prepare and perform at their best for the numerous local community football and netball teams who are heading into their respective competition 2019 final campaigns.

In supporting all players to optimise performance during finals, both Physioworks Health Group Cranbourne and Waverley Park Physiotherapy Centre (Physioworks Mulgrave) are open every Saturday morning from 8am-12am for pre-game treatment.

For post-game injury triage and sports physiotherapy during the finals, Physioworks Health Group Berwick, located at P3 Sports & Recovery Berwick, is open every Sunday from 8am-12pm, assisting all players with injury management and post-game recovery.

Please call your preferred Physioworks clinic for our team to help you and your team during the finals.

At community level in 2019, Physioworks Health Group is providing physiotherapy and allied health care support to the Ellinbank & District Football League (EDFL), the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition (WGFNC); the South Eastern Women’s (SEWF) and the South East Juniors (SEJ).

In junior football, Waverley Park Physiotherapy Centre (Physioworks Mulgrave) support the Waverley Park Hawks (SMJFL) and Physioworks Health Group Camberwell support the Ashburton Redbacks (Yarra JFL) including sponsorship of Girls Footy and the Ashy Boys Under 14 RED team,  with both clubs having a number of boys and girls teams participating in the finals.

The team at Physioworks Health Group wish all players, coaches and clubs participating in local community 2019 football and netball finals every success and injury free games.

Physioworks Health Group Finals Health Tips:

Get an early and good night sleep (no screens); eat a good breakfast the morning of your final; ensure you hydrate with plenty of water pre-game, and make sure you do your pre-game warm up stretches so you are ready for the first bounce.

Netball participation continues to grow in our local sporting communities, and Physioworks Health Group is at the forefront in providing physiotherapy and health care support to local netball clubs.

As a founding Community Partner, members of the Physioworks team have been working with and supporting Casey Demons Netball, across their first season in the BUPA Victorian Netball League (VNL)

Physioworks Health Group Physiotherapist Amanda Robertson and Massage Therapist Karyn Wheeler have supported the club at Sunday afternoon training sessions across the Casey Demons Championship, Division 1 and Under 19 squads, providing injury assessment and diagnosis.

Amanda Robertson and Karyn Wheeler are also attending courtside on game day as the Casey Demons team sports trainers.

Knee and Ankle injuries are prominent for netballers.

Massage Therapist Karyn Wheeler said treatments across the season have included massage and sports massage, taping, correcting running and walking techniques, and injury rehab programming.

“A most important part of our role at the Casey Demons is monitoring and communicating the injury rehab in collaboration with the high performance manager and coaches”, added Karyn.

The inaugural season for Casey Demons has been highly successful with the Championship team making the BUPA VNL Grand Final, a fantastic result for all involved at the club; and for continued ongoing growth of netball in the Casey Cardinia region.

Statistics show almost 3 in 5 serious workplace injuries involve a tradie—despite making up only 30 per cent of the workforce—tradies’ health must be everyone’s priority.

69% of all tradies think that ongoing soreness is a “normal part of the job” so there is a tendency to ‘tough it out’ at work!

Tradies themselves are the “most important tool” – but not enough see it that way – with most inclined to take better care of their tools and work vehicle then their own health.

August is Tradies National Health Month which aims to raise awareness of the health and injury risks affecting those who work in trade occupations—among tradies themselves, their families, employers and the wider community.

So if you are a tradie, and you have a niggle or ongoing soreness, speak with one the Physioworks Health Group physiotherapy team so we can assist you with your health, fitness and well-being to ensure you “stay on the tools” – and help prevent ongoing injury.

You don’t need a doctor’s referral to see a physio; just give a call and book in for a consultation at your most preferred Physioworks clinic location

And in the workplace “warm up before work” is a most effective injury prevention approach.

Physioworks Health Group offer Occupational Physiotherapy services, both on-site and in our clinics.

If you are an employer, the Physioworks Health Group team can assist with workplace assessment and injury prevention programs to help lower injury risk and keep your team of tradies at work and on the job, increasing your productivity and lowering your business costs.

However, should injury occur within the workplace, Physioworks Health Group is a long-term preferred Workcover provider, so we can access and manage the injury to help your employee to return to work.

For more information on Tradies National Health Month: https://australian.physio/campaigns/tradies-national-health-month

Source:  APA Australian Tradies Health Research Report June 2019 – https://australian.physio/campaigns/tradies-national-health-month

They Dove! They Swam! They got Massage!

And They raised $11,977.85 for Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

Up to 90 swimmers, which included 7 teams, raised $11,977.85 and swam 467kms in 24 hours for 25,600 people living with MS at the 2019 Casey MS 24 Hour Mega Swim at Casey RACE on the weekend of July 13-14.

One team swam over 100km; one individual raised over $1,100 – a fantastic effort by all involved.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition of the central nervous system, interfering with nerve impulses within the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves. It is characterised by sclerosis or scars that occur within the central nervous system and depending on where they develop, manifest into various symptoms.

MS affects over 25,600 in Australia and more than two million diagnosed worldwide. Most people are diagnosed between the ages of 20-40, but it can also affect younger and older people. Roughly three times as many women have MS as men.

Physioworks Health Group Massage Therapist Karyn Wheeler and Myotherapist Ashley Law were pool side on Sunday morning at the Casey 24 Hour Mega Swim to give all the participating swimmers a well-earned massage post event to relieve aching arm and leg muscles.

“Physioworks Health Group were delighted to be involved in such a great community event in support of such a wonderful cause. Our pool side Massage services at the MS Mega Swim were very popular for the very weary swimmers. But providing some Massage and muscle relief was easy for us compared to the amazing efforts put in by the participants over 24 hours” said Karyn.

Diabetes Australia believe that diabetes is “the epidemic of the 21st century….the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia…and the biggest challenge confronting Australia’s health system”.

Around 1.7 million Australians have diabetes. Over 100,000 Australian have developed it in the last 12 months, That means 280 cases every day. And it is the leading cause of preventable blindness in Australia, and causes over 4400 amputations each year.

National Diabetes Week (July 14-20) aims to raise community awareness of the risk factors, getting a check up and how best to manage diabetes.

Diabetes is a metabolic condition that impacts our body’s ability to regulate blood glucose levels. Glucose is a form of sugar which is the main source of energy for our bodies. If levels of glucose in the blood (blood sugar) are too high it can lead to serious long term and short term health complications.

There are 3 types of diabetes, all with similar health implications: Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational Diabetes.

Most common is Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) representing 85-90% of all diabetes cases and it also the most preventable. By managing and/or altering our lifestyle, such as exercise and diet; you can improve management of T2DM, slow it down or reduce the risk of developing it.

Diabetes risk factors include; Poor diet, Overweight/obesity, Heart Disease, Smoking, Lack of Exercise, Hypertension, Being over the age of 40 and family history of diabetes.

Important factors in diabetes management include: Healthy Food choices, Not smoking, Aerobic Exercise and Strength & Conditioning Exercise. These can all help to improve blood glucose control, lower blood pressure, improve muscle mass, improve heart and lung function and maintain a healthy weight.

Increase in physical activity levels can reduce the incidence of T2DM by almost 60% in people at risk.

Diabetes can be managed. It can be slowed down. In some cases it can be prevented. But it is important to know how to best manage diabetes safely and correctly. Physioworks Health Group can help you to manage diabetes.

If you, a family member, friend or colleague are concerned about diabetes or any of the associated risk factors, call one of the Exercise Physiology team at Physioworks Health Group to access your condition and discuss a tailored exercise program for your specific needs.

Contact Exercise Physiologist Dylan D’Souza at Physioworks Cranbourne on 5995 1111 or speak to our reception team at your preferred Physioworks clinic.

Sources:

https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/diabetes-in-australia

– Knowler WC, Barrett-Connor E, Fowler SE, Hamman RF, Lachin JM, Walker EA, and Nathan DM. Reduction in the

incidence of type 2 diabetes with lifestyle intervention or metformin. N Engl J Med. 2002;346 (6):393-403.

– Marwick TH, Hordern MD, Miller T, Chyun DA, Bertoni AG, Blumenthal RS, Philippides G, and Rocchini A. Exercise

training for type 2 diabetes mellitus: impact on cardiovascular risk: a scientific statement from the America Heart Association. Circulation. 2009;119 (25):3244-62.

by Physioworks Health Group June 2019

It is a busy time for the physiotherapy and allied health care team at Physioworks Health Group with the winter sports season now in full swing.

Physioworks Health Group are committed to providing sports physiotherapy and allied health care for numerous community sporting clubs and leagues, across a wide range of winter sports.

In 2019, Physioworks Health Group continues our long term partnerships as the Sports Medicine & Allied Health Partner of the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition (WGFNC), the Ellinbank & District Football League (EDFL); and the AFL South East supporting the SE Juniors (SEJ) and the South Eastern Womans (SEWF).

Education in injury prevention & management for club trainers, coaches and parents is a cornerstone of our support for community sport. In addition, members of the Physioworks team are providing training/match day support to community football (AFL), netball and basketball teams/leagues:

• Scott Williams: Physiotherapist Cranbourne FNC
• Jack Manson: Physiotherapist WGFNC Inter-League & Pakenham FC
• Irwin Kim: Physiotherapist Seaford FC
• Amanda Robertson: Physiotherapist Berwick FC and to the Casey Demons Netball Club (VNL)
• Karyn Wheeler: Soft Tissue Massage Therapist Casey Demons Netball Club (VNL)
• Brooke DeHey: Exercise Physiologist & Trainer, Devon Meadows Netball Club
• Megan Jepson: Exercise Physiologist & Trainer, Koo Wee Rup FNC
• Alex Natsioulas: Casey Cavaliers (Big V Basketball) & Casey Basketball
• Jordan Rutherford: Physiotherapist PGA Australia, Sandhurst Golf Club.

Physioworks Camberwell provides ongoing support to junior football club, the Ashburton Redbacks; including sponsoring Ashy Girls Footy in 2019, while Waverley Park Physiotherapy Centre (Physioworks Mulgrave) support the girls and boys at the Waverley Park Hawks Junior Football Club

Physioworks Health Group Directors David Francis and Andrew Dalwood are strong advocates for local community sport participation. “The Physioworks team are committed to supporting community sport participation to ensure all have access to a level of health care and injury management expertise in their chosen sport and activity. We encourage active team sport participation; it is really important for the general fitness, health and well-being of our communities, especially across the winter period” said David.

As well as our support for community sport teams and leagues, numerous members of the Physioworks Health Group physiotherapy and allied health-care team are involved in elite and professional sport this winter:

• David Francis (FACP): Head Physiotherapist Collingwood FC (AFL)
• Ben Shipperd: Rehabilitation Physiotherapist Collingwood FC (AFL)
• Millie Berkhout: Physiotherapist Collingwood FC (AFLW and VFLW)
• Sam Mayes: Physiotherapist Collingwood FC (VFL)
• Larissa Cordiano: Soft Tissue Massage Therapist Collingwood FC (AFL)
• James Serong: Physiotherapist Box Hill Hawks (VFL)
• Philip Boland: Soft Tissue Massage Therapist Australian Federation Cup

This extensive involvement in elite, professional sport programs further ensures that any athlete from local community sport teams presenting at a Physioworks Health Group clinic benefit from the latest insight and highest level of excellence in sports injury treatment and management.

To help support weekend sporting participation across our communities, Physioworks Cranbourne and Physioworks Mulgrave clinics (Waverley Park Physiotherapy Centre) are both open on Saturday morning from 8am-12pm. Physioworks Berwick provides injury triage and treatment every Sunday from 8am-12pm.

If the Physioworks Health Group sports physiotherapy or allied health-care team can assist you or your team with any injury concerns to help you to best participate in your chosen winter sport, please contact your preferred Physioworks clinic at www.physioworkshealthgroup.com.au

by Physiotherapist Jeremy Tan, Physioworks Mulgrave (WPPC)

In our busy everyday life, our bodies develop numerous aches and pains. Headaches can be one of the most debilitating conditions that can affect how you function throughout your day.

At Physioworks Health Group our physiotherapy team are constantly assisting clients who present with headache symptoms.

There are a number of different types of headaches – migraine, cluster, tension and cervicogenic.  Complaints of a headache are usually accompanied by neck stiffness and pain.

Other symptoms may include:

• Pain and stiffness of the neck
• Pain around the eyes
• A decrease in range of motion of the neck
• Pain in the shoulder
• Headaches/pain triggered by neck movements or postures
• Increased tightness and trigger points in the neck, shoulder and upper back

Symptoms similar to migraines may also be present, such as light sensitivity, noise sensitivity and blurry vision.

Cervicogenic headaches are secondary headaches which usually begin in the neck and back of the head.

Certain neck movements can provoke the Cervicogenic headaches. Symptoms usually develop on one side of the head. The pain can originate from the back of the head and neck, then radiating up the side, around and towards the front of the head.

Cervicogenic headaches are caused by problems in the neck which irritate the upper three cervical nerve roots. There is a multitude of different conditions which can cause neck problems. These can include osteoarthritis, disc or joint dysfunction, whiplash, and sporting injuries.

Other possible causes may include:

• Poor posture
• Muscle imbalances
• Poor work ergonomics at work, such in front of the computer screen.
• Sustained awkward positions of the neck, such as sleeping.
• Stress

If you suffer from headaches, the physiotherapy team at Physioworks Health Group has vast experience in headache pain assessment and management. They can thoroughly examine, assess and treat your condition. For a consultation please contact your preferred Physioworks clinic: www.physioworkshealthgroup.com.au

References

Becker, W. J. (2010), Cervicogenic Headache: Evidence That the Neck is a Pain Generator. Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain, 50: 699-705. doi:10.1111/j.1526-4610.2010.01648.x

Bodes-Pardo, G et al. (2013), Manual treatment for cervicogenic headache and active trigger point in the sternocleidomastoid muscle: a pilot randomized clinical trial. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 36(7), 403-411. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2013.05.022

Bogduk, N & Govind, J. (2009), Cervicogenic headache: an assessment of the evidence on clinical diagnosis, invasive tests, and treatment. The Lancet Neurology, 8.10: 959-968. doi:10.1016/S1474-4422(09)70209-1

At Physioworks Health Group, our Massage Therapy team have a range of massage disciplines, techniques and skill sets.

Remedial Massage Therapist Ashley Law, at Physioworks Cranbourne and Pakenham, provides myotherapy in his assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal pain and conditions. When engaging muscle with myotherapy to assist client’s to achieve their goals, Ashley may use cupping as another tool to help muscle tone by separating the muscle fibres to encourage blood flow, rather than compressing muscle tissue.

 What is Cupping?

 Cupping vacuums the fascia into a cup encouraging blood flow while stimulating the release of toxins, blockages and build-up of waste products.

Cupping marks are not a bruise.  The marks from cupping are an indication of pathogens within the muscle, either being toxins, blockages and waste products that lie within the body. These pathogens can stagnate within muscles that can lead to shortness, tightness that can lead to stiffness within the joint affecting movement.

Cupping is widely used as a massage relief technique across a cross section of our client base; from tradies to athletes.

There are three (3) types of cupping techniques used regularly by Myotherapist Ashley Law:

1. STATIC = Draws from deep muscle fibres.
2. GLIDING = Glide the cups over the body targeting the superficial level.
3. FUNCTIONAL = Apply cups to certain muscles while engage in active movement to assist in the release of muscle restriction.

If you’d like to understand more about the benefits of Cupping as part of your massage therapy requirements please contact Myotherapist Ashley Law at Physioworks Cranbourne on 9559 1111.