Hasn’t this year flown by!

The past 12 months has seen many exciting moments for our team. Firstly, the addition of our two new physio’s Julian and Liza at the beginning of the year. Julian’s gorgeous wedding in the middle of the year. The training of our new receptionist Lori and the arrival of Brendan’s second daughter.And finally two of our receptionists, Sharri and Shenae who both finished their University Degrees last week. We will also be saying goodbye to Shenae as she moves to Melbourne at the end of the year.

We would like to congratulate Brendan and his wife Grace on the safe arrival of Eva Lina Mayers. Little Eva is the second girl for Brendan and Grace, making Isabella a very excited big sister.

 The Christmas period is both an exciting and stressful time for some people. During the Christmas/New Year Period our hours will be as follows:

CALOUNDRA PRACTICE:

Will be closed from 24th – 27th December and 31st December-2nd January 2012.

Caloundra Physio will be open Wednesday 28th, Thursday 29th and Friday 30th.

LANDSBOROUGH PRACTICE:

Will be closed 24th – 29th December and 31st December – 2nd January 2012.

Landsborugh Physio will be open Friday 30th.

Normal trading for both practices will resume on Wednesday 3rd January. If you feel as if you need an appointment before Christmas hits we would encourage you to make an appointment as this time of the year is very busy.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our patients a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year!

We would like to welcome our new remedial massuse, Bryan Allen. Bryan is an experienced therapist with a Diploma in Remedial Massage. Bryan believed that remedial massage is great for patients who are suffering from back and neck pain.

To welcome Bryan to our practice we are offering some great specials!

For your first massage with Bryan, you can get 30 min for $35 (usual value $40) or 1 hr for $60 (usually valued at $75).

To be sure not to miss out on this great deal, give the Caloundra Physio a call today on 5491 3914.

Surf Life Saving has a proud tradition of saving lives for over 100 years. Since 1907, surf lifesavers have volunteered their time and effort to provide a dedicated lifesaving service around the country.

On Friday 16th September the Caloundra and Landsborough Physio staff are ditching our usual work uniforms for our favouite boardies/beach wear for the Annual Fundraising event which raises vital funds for lifesaving services through-out Australia.

If you would like to make a donation to this great cause please support us as we try to reach our target of $500. Donations can be made through the following website: http://fundraise.boardiesday.com.au/paul_bounty

and remember to wear your boardies on Friday 16th!!!

The home can be a place that can both cause and aggrivate injury. Whether its ironing or simple kitchen chores, there are solutions that can help to prevent damage to your body. The following tips can be implemented into any household chores that need to be done.

• When boiling the kettle only fill it with as much water as needed so its not too heavy.
• When draining pasta or vegetables don’t lift the saucepan from the stove to the sink with one hand, instead place a wooden board next to the cook top, place the saucepan on the board and slide it across to the sink.
• When ironing either lower the board so that you can sit or move your weight from one side to the other instead of rotating from side to side.
• If the clothes line is a distance away from the washing machine, use a trolley to carry the laundry instead of putting it under one arm. Also lower the line as much as possible to avoid reaching when hanging the washing out and taking it off.
• When vacuuming, either use an upright vacuum cleaner or place the hose behind you and support the hose in your left hand while using your right hand to operate the vacuum head – this will stop you from bending too far forward.
• Don’t sit for too long in one position when watching tv or sitting at the computer – try to change your posture frequently or getting up every 30 mins to have a stretch.
• When pealing vegetables try and sit at the kitchen bench to give your back and legs a rest.

If you are having further troubles with your injuries our physio’s at both our Caloundra and Landsborough Practices are here to help you.

How often should I get a massage? This is a common question that differs for all individuals. Massage therapy can provide numerous benefits to the body when done frequently. Remedial massage uses several specialised techniques to locate and repair damage to muscles, tendons and joints. Massage therapy supports and speeds up the body’s own repair mechanisms.

To keep the body healthy and in good working order, usually a massage once a month is a minumum for maintaining the health of your tissue and muscles. If time is left for too long between massages, your muscles have time to revert back to their old patterns. This means that the progress made from previous massages would be undone.

Our remedial masseuse Bec offers her services at both the Caloundra and Landsborough Practices throughout the week.

OUR CURRENT REMEDIAL MASSAGE SPECIAL IS 3 VISITS FOR THE PRICE OF 2!

Why not give us a call for this unbeatable deal with Bec.

An ankle sprain is a common injury for children and adults participating in sports. An ankle sprain occurs when ligaments are over stretched causing ligament fibres and small blood vessels to tear. As a results pain, bleeding in the tissues and swelling can occur.

WHAT TO DO:

If you have sprained your ankle it is important to use the RICE method – as soon as possible, for the next 72 hours after the injury.

REST; Take it easy and move only within your limit of pain.

ICE; As soon as possible, for 20 minutes every 2 hours, apply ice to the ankle helping to control the bleedingin the tissue and the pain and also reduces the rick of secondary tissue damage.

COMPRESSION; Bandage firmly to the entire ankle, this helps to control the swelling.

ELEVATION; As much as possible raise the ankle higher then your heart to help reduce the swelling.

Ankle sprains are one of the most commonly treated injuries. Usually ankle sprains improve without intervention, however a physio can help to mobilise and rehabilitate the ankle at a quicker rate. If you need an appointment our physios are happy to help.

Caloundra Physiotherapy Centre: 5491 3914

Landsborough Physiotherapy Centre: 5494 1977

We hope that you all had a lovely Easter Break for 2011.

The extra long weekend became the time to do all those jobs that people had been holding off… gardening, cleaning and the list goes on! Although you may not have felt it at the time your body maybe paying for it now.

If your feeling a bit sore from all your hard remember to strech. Stretching will help to extend those muscles that could be tight. If your pains continue, our physio’s are here to help. Both our Caloundra and Landsborough Practices are open 5 days a week.

If you don’t think the Physio’s are the right person to visit our remedial massuse Bec is back on deck after the Easter break. Bec is working at the Landsborough Practice of a Monday morning and our Caloundra Practice Tuesday afternoons, Wednesday mornings and Thursday mornings. If your private health fund covers remedial massage we can claim on the sopt with our hicaps.

Caloundra Practice: 5491 3914

Landsborough Practice: 5494 1977

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After all the distasters that we have seen in the past few months from the floods in our own backyards, our neighbours in Christchurch and all the way over in Japan, disasters have been occuring everywhere.

So why not take a time out.. treat yourself to a relaxing massage, try and forget all the bad thats happened for half an hour. Whether you have a cornic pain or just need to relax our massage therapist Bec can help you.

Bec is working at both the Caloundra Physio and Landsborough Physio throughout the week. Health rebates apply for those patients whose health funds cover remedial massage and Hicaps facilities are available at both clinics to claim on the spot.

For appointments call the Caloundra Physio on 5491 3914 or the Landsborough Clinic on 5494 1977.

How you use your computer can be a major cause of back, neck, and shoulder pain. Poor posture while sitting at the computer and lack of regular breaks and exercise can all contribute to the problem. Here are some simple tips on how to help prevent injuries when using your computer.

GETTING READY

1. Always sit in a good quality, adjustable, and comfortable office chair. Pull your chair close to the desk and adjust the seat height so that your elbows, hips, and knees are bent at approximately 90 degrees. Your forearms should be parallel to or sloping down toward the desktop. Your feet should rest flat on the floor—use a footrest if necessary.

2. Adjust the backrest of your chair to support the curve in your lower back and to help keep you upright when typing. Relax your shoulders.

3. Sit up straight and position your computer screen at a comfortable viewing distance, generally at arm’s length. Keep the top of the screen below eye level and directly in front of you. Don’t use your screen positioned to one side.

4. Don’t work from documents flat on the desk. Use a document holder set close to the screen at the same distance from your eyes, or prop your work on a folder between the keyboard and screen.

5. Ensure your screen is easy to see. Eliminate reflections by adjusting and tilting the screen and ensure there is no light source directly behind it. Adjust the brightness control to suit.

TAKE IT EASY

6. Don’t use a notebook computer for extended periods. If this is unavoidable then check that the top of the screen is below eye level, and plug in a mouse and a normal size keyboard.

7. Limit continuous computer use and take a break every 30 minutes to do some neck, wrist, and shoulder stretches. Focus on a distant point to give your eyes a break. Get up and walk around every hour. Change your tasks regularly to alter the load on your body.

8. Learn to touch type so you don’t have to bend your head forward searching for the keys. Alternate between mouse and keyboard by varying your inputting tasks. Learn the function keys and short cuts to reduce the amount of mouse use.

9. Maintain your general fitness. Keep yourself strong, active, and flexible. Manage the stresses of work and study with a balance of exercise, relaxation, and other stress management approaches.

10. Take notice of early warnings. If you feel an ache or discomfort in any part of your body, check your posture, take a break and, if the pain persists, see a physiotherapist.

Caloundra Physiotherapist Brendan Mayers had a busy week last week working at the Caloundra Tennis International Tournament.

While working long days he was the physio for the tennis tournament which is a growing each and every year in Caloundra. This year Brendan worked with well know tennis players including young Australian Bernard Tomin, West Australian Matthew Ebden and many other international players.

Slovenia’s Grega Zemlja defeated Bernard Tomic in straight sets to win the Caloundra Tennis International.