It’s Summer.

In the summer sun and heat ensuring a correct warm up, staying hydrated and then a managed recovery period are key messages for injury prevention and optimum performance.

Across all our clinics, the Physioworks Health Group team of physiotherapists, massage therapists & exercise physiologists, are involved in educating and supporting participation in summer sports & events across our communities – from cricket, softball and tennis to volleyball and basketball.

Physioworks Director David Francis (FACP) is hands on this summer with the Camberwell Magpies Cricket Club (Victorian Premier Cricket) guiding the injury management program for the club across the playing squad.

Massage Therapist Karyn Wheeler and Physiotherapist Alex Natsiolas recently presented at the Casey Basketball Association (CBA) Junior Cavaliers Trial day, highlighting injury prevention techniques to 450+ up & coming basketballers aged 12-18.

At Waverley Park Physiotherapy Centre (Physioworks Mulgrave), Andrew Dalwood (FACP) and the team are again providing support to local softball club, the Brandon Heights Bandits (WSA).  The WPPC team will be providing physiotherapy support to the Softball Australia U16 boys and girls National Championships to be hosted by the Waverley Softball Association (WSA) in early January.

Exercise Physiologist Megan Jepson has again led numerous client running groups in multiple community spring/summer fun run events, from the Melbourne Marathon to the recent Carmen’s Women’s Fun Run.

Providing physiotherapy support at multiple summer tennis events, Physiotherapist Amy Shipperd recently worked the Australian National Wheelchair Tennis Championships at Melbourne Park. Amy is now currently part of team of highly experienced tennis physios at the “December Showdown” supporting players competing in U12-18 National Tennis Championships and Australian Open wildcard playoff, at Melbourne Park.

And Physiotherapist Jack Mason has been working as team physio for the Melbourne Vipers in the Australian Volleyball League (AVL) across the volleyball season.

Can our team assist your team or summer sport event? Contact your local Physioworks clinic to discuss how can support you with injury prevention, treatment and management.

Need some healthy Christmas stocking fillers to help keep your friends and/or family active in 2020?

Physioworks Health Group offer a range of health improvement products which can assist with activity, injury prevention & self-injury management

Check out the improved health gift ideas for Christmas, as recommended by the Physioworks physiotherapy team, which you can purchase at the clinic.

• Spiky Massage Ball – Use it to ease muscle tightness in your glutes, low back, shoulders & calves, which are commonly tight areas.
• Lumbar Roll – For tight & sore low backs – it can help in reducing back stiffness & pain.
• Exercise Ball – An exercise ball can be used for both exercise & comfort. There are heaps of exercises that you can perform on an exercise ball that can target almost every muscle group in the body, allowing you to do a full body workout at home.
• Wheat Bag – Great to ease joint & muscle pain after a workout or training. Wheat bags come in all shapes & sizes to fit different parts of your body, they are reusable hundreds of times.
• Therapeutic Pillow – A memory foam pillow which is adjustable to your body shape and sleeping position is a great way to reduce neck pain & headaches. Ask one of our physio team for assistance to help fit a pillow to best suit you.

Hard to choose?  Simply give a gift of health, fitness & general well-being with a Physioworks Gift Certificate – for use at your clinic of purchase – and help your family & friends “toward a more active, healthier 2020”.

The voucher can be used for any of our health products or for any of our services at the clinic – including Physiotherapy treatments, Massage, Exercise Assessments, Yoga or Group/Individual Exercise classes. Just ask our reception team.

Just call into your preferred Physioworks clinic & ask at reception for assistance with improved health products this Christmas – or please give the clinic a call.

By Physioworks, December 2019

Summer is now here. As a timely reminder, as our level activity increases so to do summertime injuries.

Physioworks Health Group Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist David Francis (FACP) explains prevalent summertime injuries.

Why do they occur?

And what is the key to recovery and prevention of a long term aliment?

CLICK HERE OR ON THE IMAGE BELOW TO VIEW THE VIDEO.

Waverley Park Physiotherapy Centre (WPPC) welcome Physiotherapist Rhea Torres to our physiotherapy team.

With a background as a long term participant in ballet, jazz, tap dance & cheerleading, Rhea Torres has strong interest in Dance Physiotherapy, including the treatment and management of injuries for performers.

Rhea’s dance experience includes being part of the first Australian cheerleading team to compete at the Cheerleading World Championships in 2007.

Apart from dance physiotherapy, Rhea Torres has strong Clinical Interest in lower limb injuries, as well as Clinical Pilates, exercise and rehabilitation.

Rhea’s primary sporting passion is swimming. Over many years involvement with different swimming squads, she is experienced in competing, teaching and coaching.

Rhea Torres completed her Doctor of Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne, and has also attained Bachelor degrees in Science and Behavioural Neuroscience through Monash University.

Additionally, Rhea Torres is an APPI qualified Pilates instructor, skilled in matwork and equipment Pilates.

Rhea likes to be involved in all stages of an individual’s rehabilitation journey, from early intervention all the way through to late-stage return to sport and everyday life activities.

To book a consultation with Physiotherapist Rhea Torres please call our reception on 9795 0668 or email reception@waverleyparkphysiocentre.com.au.

Waverley Park Physiotherapy Centre (WPPC) have partnered with local football and netball club Sandown Park Cobras, who will compete in the Southern Football Netball League (SFNL), for season 2020 – and beyond.

WPPC will assist Cobra football and netball players with injury prevention, management & treatment as Physiotherapy & Allied Health Care Partner to the Cobras for the next three seasons 

WPPC commitment to the Cobra’s community includes Education of players, trainers & coaches – footy & netball – on first aid & the sports injury management; Sports Squad Rate for all registered club players for each injury treatment at the WPPC clinic; and financial support for the club.

The WWPC team, headed by Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist* Andrew Dalwood (FACP) and including Physiotherapist James Serong (Box Hill VFL), will support the team including on occasion at pre-season training, which recently commenced.

WPPC Director Andrew Dalwood said “WPPC are delighted to support the Cobras for the next 3 seasons as Physiotherapy & Allied Health Care Partner, as the club re-establish itself in the SFNL. WPPC are committed to supporting & assisting player participation and welfare at local community sporting clubs. Too many clubs in our local Greater Dandenong community have folded in recent times, and sport participation is vital to community health & well-being”.

Waverley Park Physiotherapy Centre support of the Sandown Park Cobra’s complements our long standing support of community sports clubs, including junior football club, the Waverley Park Hawks and softball club Brandon Heights Bandits.

Waverley Park Physiotherapy Centre (WPPC) provides excellence in General, Sports & Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy care & treatment.

Can we assist your club? Contact reception@waverleyparkphysiocentre.com.au or call our reception on 9795 0668.