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Ararat Physiotherapy

Locality: Ararat, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5352 5611

Address: 53 Vincent St 3377 Ararat, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.aphs.net.au/

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25.01.2022 Hello everyone, As much as I am excited about my move to Melbourne, I am sad to say goodbye. Looking back, there have ups and downs, especially during this crazy time but thanks to all you amazing people, I have managed to grow and learn everyday. Thank you all for your tremendous support and friendships in the last couple of years. I am truly blessed to have met so many wonderful people and I will miss all of you!!!... Warmest regards, Xiao Hui

24.01.2022 Wellbeing webinar series - Part 3 YOGA: FINDING CALM IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY with Kylie Plunkett. Register via Eventbrite or the Facebook event page.... #resilientararat See more

23.01.2022 Bump Pilates is back in the clinic! If you are an expecting mum, or a new mum (or you’ve done this a few times before) then this class is for you We focus on;... strengthening all the areas which are put under strain during pregnancy and into motherhood stretching out those tired muscles providing a relaxing, supportive environment for pre and post natal women to exercise in a safe manner So if this sounds right for you then phone 5352 5611 to book your mat (limited spots due to Covid restrictions). Classes are on Thursday mornings at 10:40am.

22.01.2022 This is by far the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do in life, including leaving a city I was born and raised in and spent 23 years of my life in! Ararat has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made in life. Talk about a big big leap of faith! It’s resulted in relationships I’ll carry forward and cherish for the rest of my life. As hard as this is, it’s time for me to say au revoir for now and take the next step in life. Ararat and all of you here will always be very cl...ose to my heart, and I just know I will be back for a wine down or a ball real soon! Till then, cheers to friends who became family, clients who treated me like family and my work fam who had to put up with me! I can’t thank Kylie and Jess enough for giving me this opportunity to make a difference in this beautiful community of ours. It’s been an absolute pleasure watching and being a part of something that has grown into a respected and loved haven for miles in every direction! A big shout out to Em & Em for making every day filled with fun and positive vibes! I am going to terribly miss our constant yapping conversations and incessant jibber-jabber! For the time being, memes will keep us treading forwards!!! I will miss all your smiling faces and I can’t wait to see all of you again! Till then, stay strong & stay safe. Love and best always, TJ

21.01.2022 Is there a limit on buying shoes? Personally, no! Is there a limit on how much exercise is good for you before you start breaking down? 100% Click on the link to find out!... http://www.aphs.net.au/how-much-exercise-is-too-much-exerc/

20.01.2022 Could work from home become the new normal going into 2021 too? I know all of us have been thinking life is going to go back to normal soon, but we do need to have a plan B ready in case they don't. We have a few tips and tricks for you to make your work life easier and a lot more efficient! Keep scrolling...... - Invest in a good desk and chair. If you're looking for a less bulky option, which is environmental friendly as well, try handy desk (handydesk.com.au). - Come up with a routine like you would if you were working out of office. For example, log on at 9 am and make sure you log off at 5 pm. - Keep a bottle of water at your desk and make sure you keep yourself hydrated. - Add a little lunch time stroll to make sure you leave your desk and get those steps up. - Don't forget to do your desk stretches (http://www.aphs.net.au/wfh-desk-stretches/). Give us a call on 5352 5611 to book an appointment with one of our physios to have your work space set up to your needs.

19.01.2022 Do you starve yourself for 6 weeks after you’ve eaten once? Then why starve your body of the strength and conditioning it requires to keep you moving and functioning? What's the point of this random question?... Click on the link below to have a read! http://www.aphs.net.au/move-it-or-lose-it/

19.01.2022 Hello everyone! Hope all of you have been well? This is me reminding you that even though silly season is upon us, it is important to keep our bodies moving and limber! All you need is a mat, some empty space, banging beats and 15 minutes! Follow each exercise for 12 repetitions and 3 sets, with 30 second breaks in between each set and 1 minutes rest between each exercise!... Happy holidays everybody and happy moving! Best always, TJ x

15.01.2022 To say we are excited to offer classes in the studio again is an UNDERSTATEMENT!! Please note class sizes are limited due to current restrictions. Prepayment is required to secure your spot. Call us on 5352 5611 to book.... *Zoom is still available on request. See more

14.01.2022 Our Yoga, mat Pilates, Supremos and Tai Chi classes are zooming again! Call us on 5352 5611 to book yourself a spot!

14.01.2022 In continuation with our talk about muscles from last week, today we are going to talk a bit about what can we do do reduce, ease and prevent muscle cramps. Sporting drinks have been quite in trend for the last two decades, boasting of essential nutrients, electrolytes and the power to avoid dehydration. How effective are they? Would you get the same effect if you had a liter of water or say five cocktails? What is the most effective drink to re-hydrate the body and possibly ...reduce, ease and potentially prevent from muscles cramping? - Coconut water: It's a natural source of calcium, potassium, sodium, magnesium, and phosphorus, without the added processed sugar. - Water: Research has shown, even though water is a good and the most obvious choice when trying to rehydrate, it has no effect of reducing the occurrence of muscle cramps. It lacks the quantity of electrolytes required to balance out the loss through sweat. - Sporting drinks: Although the amount of sugar in these drinks presents as a serious concern when consumed in big amounts, research has shown that consuming these drinks during or after sport does in fact help reduce and ease muscle cramps. - Pickle juice: There is zero research backing this claim, but the theory behind drinking pickle juice for easing muscle cramps is it triggers muscle reflex which in turn shuts down the firing of neurons in the muscles. On a side note, not a bad choice of drink if you enjoy eating salt and vinegar chips! There are a lot of drink choices out there. If you are a hard trainer and would like to know what the ideal electrolyte consumption is for you, talk to a sport nutritionist. Stay hydrated every body!

14.01.2022 We are a team of allied health professionals in the beautiful Wimmera region, in the town of Ararat. We are looking for a dynamic physiotherapist who loves a professional challenge and a laid back life all rolled into one! If you are ready to make a change from the constant up and go or simply look for something to tickle your brain cells, we are the team for you! For more information, please click on the link below. ... https://www.rwav.com.au/jobs/physio-ararat/ Kind regards, Team APHS

12.01.2022 HAPPY WORLD PHYSICAL THERAPY DAY!!!

10.01.2022 OH NO, TJ you can’t go! From the beginning of the Ararat Physio doors opening nearly 5 years ago TJ has been by our side and helped us grow Ararat Physio to what it is today. TJ has become a backbone (strong supportive connection) of the clinic and has treated our business as if it were her own. TJ has become such a well respected physiotherapist, colleague, friend and community member in her time here in Ararat. We are so grateful to TJ for the past 5 years of service to Ar...arat Physio and our community. We will all miss her cheeky personality, can-do attitude, amazing posts and delicious cooking! TJ, we wish you all the very best in your move and look forward to staying in touch! xx

07.01.2022 Spring is here! Which means the warmth and sunshine are just around the corner as well. We hope everyone has been moving their bodies and exercising. If you haven't, it's time to get out of hibernation! Join us for a range of zoom classes, now only $15.... Give us a call on 5352 5611 to enquire about our classes.

07.01.2022 YOUR JOINTS CANNOT BE OUT! We are yelling this out mainly unless you've dislocated a joint, your joints CANNOT physically a, anatomically or physiologically be out. The perception of feeling lopsided or one leg being longer than the other or being twisted, rotated or feeling like a pretzel could be from muscular imbalances. ... What do we mean by muscular imbalances? One side of your body, primarily your dominant side could be stronger which could make you feel like your body is twisted. To simplify it, one side is stronger than the other, which is okay and quite frankly normal. But in summation, your joints cannot be out neither can they be put back in. In case you do have a dislocated joint, please go the ER or GP to be "put back into place". If you are feeling twisted, give us a call on 5352 5611. We will try our best to untwist you!

07.01.2022 Today we are going to bust some myths about bending from our back and consequentially, breaking them. The fact that we have movement in our spine is proof enough it was meant to move. - Myth buster number 1. YOU CANNOT BREAK YOUR BACK BY BENDING! Yes we are yelling this from the rooftops because it is 100% true. - Your back is strong and sturdy enough to take weight, impact and all sorts of misdemeanors on our part. To be specific, studies have shown our spine would require ...a force greater than 3000 Newton to break. That is equivalent to a 226 kg car crashing into a wall at 50 km/hour. To put this into perspective, there is 1 person on this entire globe to hold the record for squatting 289.21 kgs, and no it is neither one of us! - You are allowed to slouch when you sit. Wait. What? Yes, you r read correct! The problem is not in the slouching, the problem is when we decide to sit slouched on the couch for hours on end. Get up, fidget, change your posture once in a while. - You are allowed to bend forward from your back when you lift. It's called a deadlift and NO it does not cause injury to your back unless your technique is incorrect or your muscles are not strong enough to withstand the weight. Solution, a strength based program based on the expertise of your health care professional. - Last but not the least. Complete bed rest when you have back pain. Rest is good, but more dormant you get trying to protect your back, the more harm you're doing to it in the long run. Talk to your physiotherapist. There is always a scientific explanation to your experience of pain and how that can be best managed. If you have any questions or myths you've heard about back, leave us a comment below. Or better yet, give us a call on 5352 5611 to see us!

06.01.2022 Don’t forget to squeeze and lift! Pelvic floor muscles might be out of sight but they are super important muscles that should not be out of our mind! They are incredible muscles with lots of different functions. They help hold our organs up and connect to our deep tummy muscles to keep our back strong, (and yes they even help with sexual pleasure.) The easiest way to isolate these muscles is lying on your side. Imagine stopping wind and your wee. Squeeze and lift. Relaxin...g between reps is just as important as the contraction. Try holding for 5-10 seconds. Repeat until the muscle gets tired ~5-10 times. Then try doing it in different positions and develop a HABIT! When do you do your pelvic floor exercises?

04.01.2022 Well 2020, you have certainly have been full of CHANGE! But then again, CHANGE IS CONSTANT! And change is actually OK. It’s just a little scary.. We are so pleased for Emily that she has been offered the role of Financial Officer at the Ararat Medical Centre. We couldn’t be prouder of her and the big step she has taken. We love you and we will miss you dearly Em... (and secretly hope you don’t like your new job and come back ! ) ... Emily was so capable she wore many hats at Ararat Physio! Always professional, generous, friendly, understanding and interested in everybody. Emily was so welcoming that clients felt heard from the time they entered the doors. Did we mention Emily makesii the BEST birthday cakes and these we will truly miss as well! We wish Emily all the best in her career move! Thank you Em for everything! Xxx

04.01.2022 WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS! Ararat Physio will be closed from Thursday 24th December & re-opening on Monday 4th January. We hope everyone enjoys the festive season with their loved ones!

04.01.2022 MEET MAUREEN How lucky are we?!! We are so excited to welcome Maureen to Ararat Physio. Maureen is joining our team at the front desk and she is looking forward to greeting you at your next appointment! If you don’t have one already scheduled, call and she can book you one in

03.01.2022 Under the new restrictions, we have made changes to our classes. But rest assured, we are definitely offering class options! Click on the time table below to see what suits you best. If you have any questions, or would like to book in for our zoom classes, give us a call on 5352 5611.

02.01.2022 Have you ever experienced this unexplained shaking and twitching of the legs when you have just gotten into bed or after a long car or a plane ride? A feeling that be described as a continuous throb or twitch which worsens the longer you stay still? Have you heard of something known as the restless leg syndrome? Click on the link below to read more about RLS. http://www.aphs.net.au/restless-leg-syndrome/

01.01.2022 Sometimes, it's all about asking a simple question.

01.01.2022 This week we've had to bid farewell to another team member. But we are so grateful for the three plus years Xiao Hui has spent here with us and our community. We are so happy for you Xiao Hui as you move on to the next exciting chapter! Xiao Hui has become a highly regarded and trusted physiotherapist and has helped so many people both in the clinic and on the sporting field get back to their best! She has become known as the "smiling assassin" in her clinical Pilates ses...sions taking people that one step further! We will dearly miss your smiling face, your energy (she literally runs the corridors), and your love for all things cake and chocolate based! Xiao Hui's final day of treating is Friday, August 21st.

01.01.2022 Tight calf muscles not letting you reach your running potential? Always wondered what the plural of calf is? Click on the link below to have a read! Will answer one of those two questions for sure! http://www.aphs.net.au/calf-or-calves/