The winter sporting period is always a busy time for the physiotherapy and allied health care team at Physioworks Health Group.

In 2018, the Physioworks Health Group team are committed to providing sports physiotherapy and allied health care for numerous professional and community sporting clubs and leagues, across a range of sports, with services including training/match day support and ongoing injury management education sessions.

Physioworks Health Group Director David Francis is a strong advocate for community sport participation. “Active sports participation is a very important for the general fitness, health and well-being of our community, especially across the winter period.  Physioworks and my team are committed to supporting local community sport participation to ensure all have access to a level of health and injury management expertise and care in their chosen sport and activity.”

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

The Physioworks Health Group physiotherapy and allied health-care team are providing their support to numerous professional and community football (AFL), netball, basketball and cricket teams/leagues this season:

• David Francis (FACP): Head Physiotherapist Collingwood FC (AFL)
• Ben Shipperd: Physiotherapist Collingwood FC (AFL)
• Sam Mayes: Physiotherapist Collingwood FC (VFL)
• Millie Berkhout: Physiotherapist Collingwood FC (AFLW) and (VFLW)
• Larissa Cordiano: Soft Tissue Massage Therapist Collingwood FC (AFL)
• Ashley Law: Massage Therapist and Myotherapist, Trainer Casey Demons VFL
• James Serong: Physiotherapist Box Hill Hawks (VFL)
• Jack Manson: Physiotherapist WGFNC Inter-League & Pakenham FC
• Paul Kemel: Physiotherapist SEFNL Inter-League, Berwick FC, Casey Cavaliers & Casey Basketball (CBA)
• Irwin Kim: Physiotherapist Seaford FC
• Amanda Robertson: Physiotherapist Berwick FC
• Alex Natsioulas: Physiotherapist Tooradin-Dalmore FNC
• Scott Williams: Physiotherapist Cranbourne FNC
• Brooke DeHey: Exercise Physiologist & Trainer, Devon Meadows Netball Club
• Megan Jepson: Exercise Physiologist & Trainer, Koo Wee Rup FNC
• Matthew Lynagh: Physiotherapist Deaf Cricket Australia

Further strengthening our relationship in 2018, Physioworks Health Group is also providing Physiotherapy and allied health care services to Casey Basketball (CBA); including the Casey Cavaliers; and the Pakenham Warriors.

Physioworks Health Group continue our long term relationships as Sports Medicine Partner of the South East Football Netball League (including SEFNL Woman’s, SE Juniors, SE Netball), the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition (WGFNC) and Ellinbank & District Football League (EDFL).  Physioworks Camberwell clinic provides ongoing support to junior football club, the Ashy Redbacks; while Waverley Park Physiotherapy Centre (Physioworks Mulgrave) supports the boys & girls at the Waverley Park Hawks Junior Football Club.

Injury Prevention & Injury Management Education of trainers/coaches/parents is a key focus of our community sport support.  Across all our clinics over the last month, the Physioworks Health Group team have held six evening education sessions, for each of our community league & junior footy club partners, to help best ensure the highest level of player welfare.

And summer sports don’t stop in winter. Physiotherapist Matthew Lynagh has been working as the team physiotherapist to the Deaf Cricket Australia Men’s team, including an intensive 9-day, 17 man-squad training camp at the BUPA National Cricket Centre in Brisbane in late April, in preparation for the T20 World Cup in India later this year.

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

Everybody should do some form of Exercise to ensure your health, fitness and your general well-being.

The Exercise Physiology team at Physioworks Health Group are “motivating and moving” our clinics and our patients in promoting Exercise Right week from May 21-27.

An annual campaign headed by ESSA (Exercise & Sports Science Australia) this year’s Exercise Right Week theme is ‘Motivation to Move‘

The focus of the promotion is highlighting real-life exercise journeys of every-day Australians whose lives have been positively impacted by physical activity, with an aim to inspire those who don’t exercise to move more, demonstrating to all, young and old, the importance of seeking the right exercise expert for their requirements.

Physioworks Health Group offer Exercise Physiology at our Camberwell, Cranbourne, Mulgrave (WPPC) and Pakenham clinics.

Physioworks Brooke DeHey, Megan Jepson, Daniel Jeavons and Jude Hewavasam are all highly experienced Exercise Physiologists, who along with Strength & Conditioning coach Irwin Kim, can all tailor an exercise program for you and support you on your exercise journey

You’ll see posters and balloons in Physioworks Health Group clinics and we are providing a FREE water bottle to all who seek an Exercise Physiology consult or sign up for our EP classes during Exercise Right week.

Motivated to Move? Ask at reception or call your preferred clinic.

May 2018

Physioworks Health Group APA Sports Physiotherapist Matthew Lynagh recently provided his expertise to an intensive Australian Men’s Deaf Cricket team camp based at the Cricket Australia National Cricket Centre in Brisbane.

The Australian Cricket Deaf team will compete in a World Cup in India in December. This is the first time that CA have fully funded the Australian Cricket Deaf team, so CA are looking to take the program to the next level in terms of high performance.

Over the nine (9) days of the camp numerous indoor training sessions, internal trial matches and games against an Invitational U17 Queensland team were held. The camp also included sports psychology (team culture) and sports nutrition. Australian spinner Nathan Lyon surprised the team spending a day working and coaching, which was great for the 17 man training squad.

Matthew Lynagh undertook basic Auslan courses to help communicate with the players before presenting educational preparation and recovery lectures to all the players.

Everyday post training the team did hydrotherapy in the NCC pools, and learnt the benefits of using the hot and cold plunge pools. “At first the team struggled with the cold pools (about 10 degrees) but we got to the point where we had the whole team in for 10 minutes” said Matthew. “We put a real focus on warm ups and recovery, and across the camp there were no major injuries so hopefully the educational injury prevention aspects of the camp stand all players in good stead moving forward” added Matthew.

Check out this CA video about the camp: https://twitter.com/CAPathway/status/985352879408951296

As a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, Andrew Dalwood is a leader in his field, and educating his industry peers, health care students, his client base and his local community in Injury Prevention and Management is at the forefront of his teaching.

Andrew recently was invited to speak with clients and members at Snap Fitness Waverley Gardens, the local fitness centre close to the WPPC Mulgrave clinic.

The focus of the discussion to the fitness training group was Injury Prevention relating to the Shoulder joint, including the role of the smaller stability muscles around the shoulder and ways to train these muscles, essential stretches to prevent injury, the impact of poor posture on the shoulder and common mistakes in lifting and training.

“It’s a real value-add to have Andrew share his expertise to our fitness community to help them to prevent injuries and ensure on-going participation at the gym using correct technique”, said Katrina Knight, Manager Snap Fitness Waverley Gardens.
 

With the footy season now in full swing, the annual Injury Prevention and Management seminar at Waverley Park Physiotherapy clinic was recently held for the Waverley Park Hawks Junior Football club.

The WPPC Physiotherapy team, including Amy Shipperd and Andrew Dalwood covered issues of concussion, return to play, common injuries around the shoulder, knee, ankle and wrist; plus simple tips on assessment and initial injury management.

There was plenty of enthusiastic thirst for knowledge from parents, trainers and coaches.

“Some of the attendees had been in previous years and added their own personal experiences which was great for the other newer trainers. There was high quality information and education exchange by all in attendance. We finished off with the taping practical for knee, ankle and fingers. Some even got proficient at the ripping the tape without using scissors!” said Physiotherapist Amy Shipped

This Education session complements the Hawks First Aid certification training, but with more of a slant on the footy injury issues that arise during training/games – and ensures the health care needs of the Hawk boys and girls for the season.

“This education is always a great way for WPPC to give back to the community and the local club. We have been a proud sponsor of the Waverley Park Hawks for over 13 years, as I’m passionate about boys and girls participating in sport to improve their health and fitness, and also to see Mum and Dad involved in a community club as well” said WPPC Director Andrew Dalwood.

May 2018

In the Pelvic Health Physiotherapy world, recent award-winning research by Australian physiotherapist Naomi Gill has found that one in three netballers experience incontinence.

https://www.continence.org.au/news.php/525/1-in-3-netballers-are-incontinent

As close to half a million females play netball in Australia this is an issue that effects huge numbers of Australian women. Sadly, 82% of sufferers do not seek help.

Incontinence can have a lifelong impact and will not get better on its own, but it can improved or cured with pelvic floor physiotherapy.

Physiotherapist Liane Fenwick runs the pelvic floor physiotherapy services at Physioworks Health Group Camberwell.

Liane Fenwick is qualified and highly experienced in pelvic floor physiotherapy; and as a former Australian international representative in Volleyball and Rowing has the experience, understanding and empathy of the sensitivity and potential impact that incontinence can have on sport participation and performance; and in everyday life activities.

As the statistics clearly show, incontinence is a very common problem – you are not alone. Liane and the team at Physioworks Health Group can help you. Take the first step today by calling our Camberwell clinic for a consult on 9889 6611.