Advance Healthcare Geelong in Geelong, Victoria | Physical therapist

Advance Healthcare Geelong

Locality: Geelong, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 4242 4711

Address: 86 Princes Highway 3214 Geelong, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.advancehealthcare.com.au/advance-healthcare-geelong-physiotherapy-pain-management

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23.01.2022 Good health starts with you! Women’s Health Week (September 6-10) reminds Australian women and girls to set aside time for their health, mental health and wellbeing. This means: Make an appointment to check in on your health... Get active Connect with family and friends for better physical and mental wellbeing. Jean Hailes’ Women’s Health Week is a nation-wide campaign of events and online activities all centred on improving women’s health and helping to identify healthier lifestyle choices. If you’d like to check in with one of Advance Healthcare’s psychologists about your mental health, address any physical issues with our physiotherapists, or discuss healthy eating approaches with our dietitian, there's no better week to get in touch! www.advancehealthcare.com.au #womenshealth #womenshealthweek #wellbeing #mentalhealth #healthcare #psychology #physiotherapy #dietetics #girlpower

23.01.2022 It’s World Physiotherapy Day! This year’s timely theme is the role of physiotherapists in the treatment and management of people affected by COVID. COVID - and particularly lockdown - have a significant effect on people with pain including: Reduced access to treatment (if services are shut down during lockdown)... Reduced access to gym/exercise equipment Increased mood issues which can increase pain or reduce motivation for patients to treat their pain Did you know? A study in the British Journal of Pain showed that those experiencing pain are more negatively affected by lockdown conditions compared to pain-free individuals. Read more here http://ow.ly/tAou50G3yVP Advance Healthcare’s Pain Management Program is tailored to the patient and includes pain physicians, psychology and physiotherapy. This multi-disciplinary approach is the gold-standard of evidence-based treatment of choice for complex chronic pain. We remain open during COVID for face-to-face and telehealth consultation Advance Healthcare is proud to celebrate the dedication of our team of 26 qualified physiotherapists, who continue to assist our patients in fulfilling their health goals through effective rehabilitation today and every day; particularly in the difficult periods of COVID and lockdowns. #worldphysiotherapyday #physiotherapy #physiotherapist #covid #lockdown #pain #chronicpain #research #healthcare

22.01.2022 Stay safe Victoria, as we enter lockdown 6.0 this evening. As an essential service, Advance Healthcare will remain open and committed to providing uninterrupted services and care to our patients through this #lockdown period. Our dedicated staff/practitioners and referrers will ensure our high-quality #physiotherapy, #psychology, #dietetics and multi-disciplinary #painmanagement program will continue in order to support our clients with chronic pain, musculoskeletal and menta...l health problems. Appointments will continue as usual either via face-to-face or #Telehealth. Our receptionists will remain on site to field your queries. Our #COVID-safe procedures that served us well through 2020 will continue to ensure we all remain safe and well. Please wear masks for face-to-face sessions and do not attend if you have any symptoms of COVID. All the best and take care, Associate Professor Jon Ford Fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapists Clinical and Managing Director

22.01.2022 Chronic pain is complex. For many people, it is more than "just" pain. Trying to manage chronic pain on a daily basis often leads to frustration, anger, and distress. The way an individual experiences pain can be influenced by many factors, including: ... Pain intensity Emotional state Beliefs related to pain Self-expectations Environment. Read about Advance Healthcare Clinical Psychologist Joon Choi's therapeutic approach, which utilises mindfulness in managing chronic pain. http://ow.ly/YOSg50G2KzY #chronicpain #pain #mindfulness #psychology #psychologist #painmanagement

21.01.2022 There are clear challenges associated with the #socialdistancing and #isolation requirements of being in lockdown. We are apart from loved ones, experiencing a loss of freedom and many are struggling with a reduced income. This can lead people to experience feelings of #anxiety, #boredom, #frustration and #fear. This information sheet from the Australian Psychological Society outlines some useful strategies you can use at home to maintain your mental health during this #lock...down period. http://ow.ly/AKIm50FzsWu #AustralianPsychologicalSociety #mentalhealth #psychology #psychologist #anxiety #wellbeing #lockdown

16.01.2022 Did you know? Bones are living tissue, constantly in a state of renewal. Most people don’t give their bones a lot of thought, until they have a fracture or reach older age. But the reality is, building and maintaining your bones should be a lifelong goal. And, the importance of building and maintaining strong bones and muscles is not just for those pursuing peak athletic performance! At Advance Healthcare our aim is for those from every generation to enjoy active lives. H...ave a chat to our dietitian about the importance of diet in maintaining healthy bones, or our physios about your bone health and our G:LAD hip and knee program. Book here http://ow.ly/2Vns50G3zVo

15.01.2022 Whiplash is a real pain in the neck, and we mean that very literally. These types of injuries can sometimes be painful and involve a prolonged recovery. Use these tips from Mathew Foreman, Advance Healthcare physiotherapist, which have been designed to move you towards a smoother recovery process, in conjunction with treatment and advice from your physiotherapist. http://ow.ly/kkMT50FGNVG... #physiotherapy #physiotherapist #neckinjury #injury #whiplash #healthadvice #recovery #painmanagement

14.01.2022 Today is R U OK? Day. Many people are currently out of work, separated from family, feeling anxious and isolated or struggling to deal with the day-to-day restrictions the pandemic has placed on us. It has therefore never been more important to check in with your friends, family, neighbours or co-workers. Today, all Australians should start a conversation that could change the life of someone who is struggling with their emotional or mental health. ... Use these four steps: Ask R U OK? Listen Encourage action Check in Thousands of COVID safe or virtual activities will be hosted by suicide prevention networks, social and sports clubs, community groups, workplaces and schools across the nation to mark this national day of action. Find out more at www.ruok.org.au If you require assistance, please contact your trusted healthcare professional or call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Our psychologists are available for both face-to-face or telehealth appointments throughout lockdowns. #ruok #reachout #ruokday #suicideprevention #itsgoodtotalk #mentalhealthawareness #itsoknottobeok #beyondblue #mentalhealth #psychology #psychologist #hereforyou

14.01.2022 There is a recognition that people from all walks, in all circumstances, can struggle with some psychological fallout at this point in time. As such, we enjoyed reading The Hon. Julia Gillard’s address around remaking Australia’s mental health and suicide prevention systems, via her directorship at #BeyondBlue. Digital services should be seen not as a replacement for the traditional ones delivered by our extraordinary GPs and mental health professionals but an enhancement.... The true integration of face-to-face, telehealth and digital options would be a huge stride towards a system that sees the whole person, not just a collection of symptoms in need of a quick fix. We heartily recommend reading her full address, which reflects conversations we’ve had at Advance Healthcare around how we can best continue personalised care while ensuring we anticipate the needs of our #patients. It’s important for #healthcare providers to be dynamic during this time, continually adjusting the way we operate in order to effectively shape our services around our #community. http://ow.ly/iVbG50FYjFz #mentalhealth #suicideprevention #psychology #physiotherapy #telehealth #healthprovider #covid

05.01.2022 Today is the start of the 3-day Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival! Traditionally centred around gathering, thanksgiving and family, Advance recognise that celebrating the way we wish to can be challenging during lockdown. Remember that there are other ways to connect, even if it’s not in person. If you need additional support, reach out, we’re open for face to face or telehealth appointments. Lifeline’s 24/7 crisis support services are also only a call away, providing counselling ...in a range of languages that can be accessed through the free Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. The caller should then ask to talk to Lifeline on 13 11 14 in the language required. Click here for more on Lifeline's language support http://ow.ly/xECr50Gdro2 #midautumnfestival #mooncake #mentalhealth #psychology #psychologist #healthcare #telehealth #hereforyou

03.01.2022 We’ve noticed that we’re being exposed to a lot of media coverage focussing on people who are not following the COVID-safe strategies recommended by our health experts. The result of seeing such stories is often that we encounter emotions such as frustration, anger, indignation, fear, distress or sadness. The question is, how do you manage your negative reactions to these stories, your own emotions, and your feelings towards those not perceived as doing the right thing? T...o preserve your mental wellbeing in this complex time, we love these strategies from the Australian Psychological Society. http://ow.ly/rxqO50FPp1R #psychology #psychologist #mentalhealth #copingstrategies #wellbeing #mentalhealthawareness #covid #healthcare

02.01.2022 #funfact Tennis elbow rarely occurs in tennis players! The ironically named condition (also called common extensor origin tendinopathy or lateral epicondylitis) involves pain experienced on the outside of the elbow with activities such as gripping or lifting. Tennis elbow generally responds well to physiotherapy, so obtaining the correct diagnosis and treatment with a physiotherapist will get you back to doing the activities you love as quickly as possible ... Find out the signs of tennis elbow and how to treat it from Aidan Rich, Advance Healthcare APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist http://ow.ly/9rAk50Gj5G7 #sportsphysiotherapy #physiotherapy #injury #pain #tenniselbow #physiotherapist #sportsphysiotherapist #gamesetmatch

01.01.2022 A survey conducted by patient advocacy group Chronic Pain Australia has found 67 per cent of the respondents experienced a benefit from the pandemic pivot to telehealth. As pain management is our focus, we are pleased that this will prompt further formal evaluation of telehealth's effectiveness on chronic pain management outcomes. Telehealth was a top priority for Advance Healthcare even prior to 2020, because we recognised that it would rapidly evolve the healthcare service... offering over the next 5 years. Of course, COVID-19 caused us as it did with most health providers to pivot even more quickly. Whilst this was challenging, towards the end of 2020 and now into 2021, we are finding it has allowed us to provide a more flexible service and access patients in areas that we otherwise may have missed. It has been an adjustment for Advance and our valued patients, but the response has been overwhelmingly positive. This article reflects our experience, and we look forward to telehealth being an ongoing and important part of the services we offer. https://www.smh.com.au//the-silver-lining-for-chronic-pain #healthcare #painmanagement #telehealth #covid #chronicpain #pain Chronic Pain Australia