Asquith Health in Asquith, New South Wales, Australia | Nutritionist

Asquith Health

Locality: Asquith, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9477 4400

Address: 351-353 Pacific Highway 2077 Asquith, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.asquith.health/

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17.01.2022 ' De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis, more commonly known as "Mother's Thumb", is a common cause of thumb pain that happens when the tendons of the thumb are suddenly used more than they can handle. For young mothers, the sudden increase in lifting, carrying, and caring for the new born baby can lead to the tendons becoming inflamed. Coupled with this is the rapid increase in the baby's weight which places e...ven more strain on the thumb and hand. Up to 25% of women following birth will experience lower thumb or wrist pain which has lead to the common name of "Mother's Thumb". The diagnosis of De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis usually only requires a thorough history and physical examination to determine if someone has it, but an ultrasound scan can also be used to confirm this condition. Fortunately, most cases of De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis can be effectively managed by a Physiotherapist, with some good advice on modifying activities to reduce strain on the thumb, the fitting of a special thumb brace, and some exercises to stretch the muscles around the wrist and forearm. As the pain subsides, strengthening the hand, wrist, and whole arm is useful in making sure it doesn't come back. In the event this condition does not improve, we can help arrange a corticosteroid injection together with your GP, and/or a referral to a hand surgeon. If you would like more information about De Quervain's Tenosynovitis or Mother's Thumb, make an appointment with our Physiotherapist Adam van der Wielen who consults at Asquith Health on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Call us on 02 9477 4400, or book in online at www.asquith.health

14.01.2022 - ' '' ? Dry needling is an increasingly popular technique where a fine needle is gently inserted into certain areas of the body to aid the recovery of musculoskeletal conditions. People often ask us what the difference is between dry needling and acupuncture. In short, dry needling is a form of acupuncture, however the differences lie within the theory and philosophy of how they wo...rk. Acupuncture is based on traditional eastern medicine where the needles aim to restore the flow of energy in the body, whereas dry needling is based on western medicine, where the needles are used to target trigger points (aka ‘knots’, or tender areas) within the muscle itself. The main benefit of dry needling is that it can reach into deeper areas, beneath the skin, where our hands or other instruments can not. This can help relieve pain, decrease muscle spasm, promote blood flow into the area, and stimulate the muscles. At Asquith Health, we use dry needling along with other techniques such as massage, mobilisations, manipulation, and exercises to achieve the best possible outcome. If you are interested in trying dry needling, make an appointment to see our Physiotherapist Adam van der Wielen who consults at Asquith Health on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Call us today on 9477 4400 or book online at www.asquith.health

09.01.2022 - ’ ! ? HIIT stands for ‘high intensity interval training' and is any kind of physical exercise where you push yourself for sharp bursts of vigorous activity, spaced out by periods of rest or lower intensities.... HIIT training tends to be of shorter duration and less frequent than endurance training as this type of exercise is generally harder to perform and sustain. For example, if you were to perform HIIT training on an exercise bike, treadmill, or rower, you might push yourself as hard as you can for 20 seconds, and then rest or continue at a much lower intensity for 40 seconds, repeating this process 10 times for a total of 10 minutes. Other common examples of HIIT training include circuit training programs, boxing, aerobics and some sports. Compared to endurance training, HIIT is far more time efficient. For people with busy lives, HIIT may be the best way to get some great results! To sustain a healthy active lifestyle, based on the national recommendations performing 20 minutes of HIIT 3 days a week is just as good as performing 30 minutes 5 days a week of moderate intensity endurance exercise! - Many studies have found that HIIT was just as effective if not more effective than endurance training at reducing cholesterol, resting systolic blood pressure, and blood glucose. - Many studies have also found HIIT to elicit larger improvements in VO2max when compared to endurance training. This means that HIIT is potentially more beneficial at improving fitness! This may be an effective way of making sure you can run around for longer on the soccer and footy field. - HIIT has also been shown to be more effective than endurance training at reducing abdominal fat and waist circumference. While both were just as effective at weight control, HIIT seems to have better overall outcomes when it comes to body composition. If you’re keen to learn more or start on your exercise journey safely, make a booking with our Accredited Exercise Physiologist Jennifer Bennett who consults at Asquith Health on Wednesdays. Call us on 02 9477 4400 or make a booking online at: www.asquith.health

01.01.2022 - , , ! Calcific Tendinopathy is one of the more unusual conditions we see, and occurs when hydroxyapatite and calcium phosphate (chalk like substances that are similar to bone) start developing into crystal like deposits within the tendons of the body. Any tendon throughout the body can be affected, with the rotator cuff muscles of the shoulder being one of the most common sites (80% of all rotat...or cuff cases in the supraspinatus tendon). The exact cause is still unknown, but females, people with diabetes, thyroid issues, and metabolic disorders tend to get it more. There are 3 stages of the condition: 1. The Pre-calcific stage: where the cells inside the tendon starts to transform allowing the calcium deposits to form. 2. The Calcific stage: where the calcium is deposited into the tendon and starts to build in size like crystals. This is normally when symptoms begin and people start to notice pain. The resorptive phase happens at the end of this stage, where the calcium is eventually reabsorbed into the body (the most painful time). 3. The Post-calcific Stage: where the tendon tissue remodels as the calcium is removed. This can last several months and finishes with complete healing of the tendon. For 90% of people, the calcium deposits disappear on their own but this may take from 12 to 18 months. For those who do experience pain that interferes with their daily life, this can be treated with anti-inflammatory medications, cortisone injections, physiotherapy, shockwave therapy, and as a last resort, surgery to remove the calcifications (which comes out like toothpaste!). At Asquith Health, we work together with GP's and Shoulder Surgeons to provide the physiotherapy and shockwave options for those with painful calcific tendinopathy. Physiotherapy sessions involve determining which stage the condition is in, and putting together an exercise program to manage the pain, decrease inflammation, regain the shoulder movements, and strengthen the shoulder muscles. To find out more about Calcific Tendinopathy, speak to our Physiotherapist James Ritchie, who consults at Asquith Health on Mondays. To make a booking, call us on 02 9477 4400 or book online at www.asquith.health