Armstrong Creek Osteopathy in Mount Duneed, Victoria, Australia | Osteopath

Armstrong Creek Osteopathy

Locality: Mount Duneed, Victoria, Australia

Address: 359 Torquay Road 3217 Mount Duneed, VIC, Australia

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24.01.2022 Appointments still available this week . Our first week back for the year, give us a call or book online to get your New Years resolutions, health and fitness goals or musculoskeletal injuries under control!

23.01.2022 Some basics but some goodies! So easy to do and feel great if you are experiencing any low back pain, stiffness or tightness. Had a lot of fun putting together some simple exercises and stretches for older adults to complete whilst in isolation. Thanks to Bowls Victoria for the opportunity. Make sure to check with your therapist if these exercises or stretches would be suitable for you or your condition.

22.01.2022 WE ARE BACK AND TAKING AS MANY PRECAUTIONS AS POSSIBLE!!! . After a short break, Armstrong Creek Osteo is back! Some of the things we are putting in place include: - All patients with any cold or flu symptoms rescheduled - High-risk patients rescheduled ... - Handwashing and sanitiser protocols (as per usual) - Patients waiting in their car until appointment - One patient in the reception area at a time - All frequency touched surfaces cleaned between patients - Minimal linen, tables cleaned between each patient and paper face covers - Face masks available for use if requested - Completed infection control training . If you are experiencing any pain or discomfort, give us a call or book online! See more

22.01.2022 The sit to stand - Another basic, foundational movement that doubles as a great lower body exercise! So many variables to play with to make this exercise more challenging for the individual. I've listed a few in this video for Bowls Victoria. Thanks again to Bowls Victoria for giving me the opportunity to share some exercise tips for older bowls players.

22.01.2022 APPOINTMENTS STILL AVAILABLE . A couple of appointments have opened up after a cancellation. Please go online or give us a call to secure yours. . Feel free to send me a DM to discuss your musculoskeletal health concerns to see if Osteopathy and Exercise is right for you!

20.01.2022 Thanks again to Bowls Victoria for the opportunity to provide some basic exercise ideas for older adults to complete during isolation. Now that restrictions are easing, remember to reengage in regular exercise and physical activity for a happier, healthier body. Stuck for ideas or have an injury holding you back? Book online to see how Armstrong Creek Osteopathy could help you!... https://www.bowlsvic.org.au//05/indoor-exercises-for-bowl/

19.01.2022 Great to team up with Bowls Victoria and produce some basic exercises for people of all ages to maintain their fitness during isolation. Had a lot of fun and there is more to come! Excuse me for the rude haircut - obviously too much spare time on my hands. If you are an older adult and want some help or advice on exercises for your situation, please feel free to give me a call, send me a direct message or go to www.armstrongcreekosteopathy.com.au to book an appointment (From May 18th).

18.01.2022 PAINKILLERS CAN MAKE YOUR PAIN WORSE! . Great read on ABC news regarding the negative effects long-term use of painkillers and opioids can have on persistent and chronic pain. Whilst they can be beneficial and extremely helpful in acute painful episodes, long-term use can cause your body and brain to become even more sensitive to movement, which in turn makes your pain worse - it's a vicious cycle!... If you've been on painkillers for a long time, speak to your GP about having a medication review. It's definitely no easy task reducing your dependence on them, but your body and brain will thank you for it! Instead of painkillers, trying conservative treatment approaches such as education and understanding your pain, what its triggers are and a gradual increase in exercise, movement and physical activity can help promote more sustainable, long-term improvements to your pain! Give Armstrong Creek Osteopathy a call or book online to learn more about your pain or what you can do to help yourself! https://www.abc.net.au//long-term-use-of-opioids-/12356984

18.01.2022 Hi everyone! Thanks so much for the support over the past few weeks. Here is some important information regarding Armstrong Creek Osteopathy and COVID-19. Lots of exciting things coming up - face-to-face consultations will return, Telehealth/Video Consultations to remain and more! https://mailchi.mp//covid-19-armstrong-creek-osteopathy-ma

17.01.2022 Another indoor exercise for bowlers! Super easy and there is heaps of progressions if you find this too easy. Please message me for or dm for advice that is specific to you!

16.01.2022 Does your allied health professional practice best-practice care? . A recent systematic review in the esteemed BJSM identified 11 recommendations for high-quality musculoskeletal care. . They include:... - Patient-centred care - Screen for red flag conditions - Assess psychosocial factors - Use imaging selectively - Undertake a physical examination - Monitor progress - Provide Education - Address exercise/activity - Use manual therapy as an adjunct to other treatments - Offer high quality non-surgical cafe prior to surgery - Keep patients at work . If your allied health professional isn’t ticking these boxes, are you getting the best care you could be? . Give us a call or book online to be looked after comprehensively! See more

15.01.2022 PREVENT BACK PAIN?!! . Great article on the ABC website about helping you prevent back pain on long car and plane trips. . Great advice and practical tips that may sound common if you’ve come and seen us at Armstrong Creek Osteo: ... - Get comfy - Take regular breaks - Avoid pain killers - Move gently - Have an exercise program . Come and give us a visit or DM me for my favourite stretches to help with low back pain and stiffness! https://www.abc.net.au//preventing-back-pain-on-l/11804228

15.01.2022 CLINIC SPACE . Gave the clinic space a bit of a spruce up during the week. Loving the addition of the @noigroup educational posters to use as teaching tools and to help facilitate discussion on better pain beliefs. . Note the many cleaning products, personal protective equipment and hygiene products we are using to help keep our community safe and limit the potential spread of COVID-19.... . We are open with the strictest cleaning standards and following all government health department advice. @ Armstrong Creek Osteopathy See more

15.01.2022 SHOULDER SERIES - External Rotation with theraband . Once we’ve regained an adequate amount of motion in the shoulder, it’s time to start to build in some load. . Using a theraband attached to your door handle is a great, cheap tool to add in shoulder strengthening exercises.... . This exercise loads the back of the shoulder and rotator cuff. We can vary the reps, sets, resistance and time spent under tension to individualise the exercise to your pain, injury or discomfort. . Give us a call or book online to get your shoulders stronger! #osteopathy #osteo #exerciserehabilitation #armstrongcreek #armstrongcreekosteopathy #warralily See more

14.01.2022 Do you think the scalpel is the superior way to fix your shoulder pain? - Maybe think again! (long read) - A recent study published in the esteemed BJSM compared the effects of subacromial decompression surgery (removing the subacromial bursa, shaving back bits of bone in the shoulder joint), a diagnostic arthroscope (no surgical intervention was performed at all, the shoulder joint was just 'opened up' and inspected) and exercise therapy. ... - They were tracking and measuring pain at rest and pain on arm activity. - The results? No significant differences between surgery & the diagnostic 'look' at the shoulder joint, and no significant difference between surgery and exercise therapy at 3, 6, 12 months and 2 & 5 year follow up for pain at rest and pain on arm activity. - So what can we take from this? Time and time again, surgical interventions are proving to be less effective than we first thought. Add in the risk of infection, the cost, time off work, stress and other potential complications and suddenly the surgery is looking less inviting. - Surgery can still be beneficial for some people at some times, but maybe having a good 'crack' at exercise based rehabilitation (which is pretty safe!) before considering more extreme interventions might be a good place to start. - Are you weighing up your options? Give Armstrong Creek Osteopathy a call or DM me to help you make an informed decision on your shoulder health. See more

12.01.2022 COVID-19 Update! . We have completed modules to update us on the latest information of the novel coronavirus and how to prevent its spread. As a reminder, we are still open for business until advised otherwise from state or federal authorities. We have updated our cleaning and hygiene practices and policies. . Most cases of COVID-19 have been imported meaning they have come from overseas. The virus also spreads by droplet transmission, and cannot infiltrate your skin. You mus...t breathe or inhale the virus to get infected. . Things we are putting in place at Armstrong Creek Osteo: - handwashing following WHO guidelines (already doing previously) - new linen every patient (we have always done this) - removed magazines from waiting rooms - no more table covers, cleaning tables, surfaces, door handles between every patient . Please call if you have any questions regarding any upcoming appointments. See more

11.01.2022 Which Exercise is the Best for Low Back Pain?! . I hear it all the time, which exercise is the best exercise for low back pain? . A recent study published in the BJSM compared different types of exercise for chronic low back pain. Whilst the quality of the evidence is low, we can still draw take some direction from their findings.... . The results indicate that there is low quality evidence that Pilates can have a positive effect on chronic low back pain, resistance & stabilisation/control exercises can have a positive effect on physical function and resistance and aerobic exercise can have a positive effect on mental health. . This mixed, low quality finding indicates that there is no one type of exercise that is best for treating chronic low back pain. If anything it indicates that a varied and diverse active approach is required, depending on what you want to achieve, what you have access to, what areas of your body could be stronger or less sensitive and what you enjoy. . Do you like classes doing classes with friends and want to work on your abdominal, trunk and lower extremity strength? Do Pilates! Do you only have 30mins after work, access to no gym equipment and want to get ‘fitter?’ Go for a walk or a run! Do you enjoy working out in the gym and lifting weights around? Do resistance exercise! . So in short, the best type of exercise for low back pain is the type that you enjoy, that you will complete, that fits into your lifestyle, that helps you towards your goals and most importantly, is individualised to YOU! . DM me or visit armstrongcreekosteopathy.com.au to get an individualised approach to your musculoskeletal pain. See more

10.01.2022 ALWAYS LEARNING . . Pretty bloody excited to read Permission to Move, a new book from @formphysiotherapy about the clinical application of the latest pain science. Looking forward to trying to introduce some of these strategies into my current chronic pain management. Also brushing up on some shoulder instability rehab literature. . Is your health being looked after by evidence-informed health professionals? If not, book online to see how we could help!

06.01.2022 FREE ONLINE OSTEO CONSULTS . I’m back from a bit of a COVID-19 induced break! Armstrong Creek Osteopathy has still temporarily ceased face-to-face consults (planning on reopening soon-ish), but is now offering FREE online Osteopathy appointments! . For obvious reasons, there will be no manual hands-on treatment, but that doesn’t mean we can’t help you!... . We can still give you an accurate diagnosis on why you are in pain, what we think the timeframes will be in your recovery, what you can do to help yourself (exercises, lifestyle modifications, heat etc.) and what other help you may be able to get. The funny thing is, these are the things that are the most beneficial and evidence-based to help you overcome your pain, injury or discomfort! . So what are you waiting for? Book online at the link in bio to see if we can help you. Currently only available limited hours (3.30-5.30, Wed-Thurs) and must have a reliable internet/audio/video connection. . Please DM me if you’d like to find out more! See more

06.01.2022 APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE! . Start the long weekend feeling good! Some appointments still available so book online or give us a call.

05.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE . Please see the attached information for the latest update on our procedures to help protect the health of our community. . All patients and clients will have received an email updating them of the latest news.... . We are still open for appointments and will be back posting more frequently soon! @ Armstrong Creek Osteopathy See more

04.01.2022 WE MAY LOOK A LITTLE DIFFERENT, BUT WE ARE STILL OPEN - As per DHHS guidelines, I’ll be donning safety goggles and a face mask for all interactions. - Please remember to bring your face masks as this is compulsory for treatment.... - See more

03.01.2022 Exercises For Bowlers . With outdoor non-contact sport returning for adults, let’s take a quick flashback to a series of exercises I did for @bowlsvictoria to help keep bowlers moving during isolation. . These exercises are really easy and can be completed without any equipment and at home!... . Check out @bowlsvictoria on Instagram and at: https://www.bowlsvic.org.au//05/indoor-exercises-for-bowl/ . Are you looking to reduce your injury risk in your return to sport? Give me a call or visit armstrongcreekosteopathy.com.au to book an appointment! See more

02.01.2022 APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE!!! . Still a couple of appointments available Wednesday and Friday this week. . Book online or give us a call - link in bio.

01.01.2022 UPDATE . Due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) we have decided to temporarily shut our doors to face-to-face consults. . We feel in the best interests of public and community safety, that we do our bit to help limit the transmission of the virus in our community.... . We will provide further updates as to when face-to-face consults will resume as the situation unfolds. . In the meantime, we are nearing completion of our online Telehealth Osteopathy Consultations. These will be available in the near future via our online bookings (LINK IN BIO). . These will be initially FREE OF CHARGE!!! - more info on that soon! Stay tuned and stay home! See more