Champion Health in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Physical therapist

Champion Health

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: 3299 2794

Address: 3409 Pacific Highway 4127 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.champhealth.com.au

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25.01.2022 NDIS patients CAN improve This might be an unpopular opinion but it’s true. We see a fair chunk of NDIS patients with our specialised team and they have all made SIGNIFICANT mental, physical and social improvements. ... Check out Margaret here in the video. Only 6 months ago she didn’t have the mental confidence, physical ability or balance to even attempt stepping up onto a step. Let alone talking and stepping. Everybody has the ability to change... we all need a little clarity in direction from time to time. See more

24.01.2022 Were getting serious Finally were decking out the gym with new equipment to maximise rehabilitation. This reverse glute ham raise machine is fantastic at isolating the hips and lower back in a different way to other gym exercises. ... Instead of extending to lockout through the lever length of the middle / upper back. The reverse GHR stimulates lockout through the legs and hips which provides a different stimulus to the lower back and limbs. Have you ever used one and how did you find it? See more

24.01.2022 Are Bruises okay after a Massage? We had this lovely lady come in to see us due to ongoing shoulder issues. Previously she had been seeing a masseus who was constantly leaving bruises on her body and she asked us whether this was normal and good for her. ... Bruising depends on multiple factors including low iron levels, skin elasticity and fragility and what type of massage pressure you enjoy. If you have ongoing sessions with bruising or pain in the area. The bruising is not indicative of deeper tissues being moved and needs a proper Physiotherapy assessment if there is pain involved. If youre getting bruises because you get great results and love a strong massage and have no issues afterwards theres nothing wrong with that in our opinion too... just dont keep backing up the deep massages day after day as the bruises will worsen! What are your thoughts... when is it okay to have bruises after a massage or physio session? See more

24.01.2022 Recurring injuries absolutely suck. They ruin your confidence and physical exercise routine. Often people are so uncertain about what they can / cant do that they stop working out altogether. The interesting part about recurring injuries is that they can be a blessing in disguise. ... They can give us information about weaknesses in your program including; biomechanics, tissue load and more. Physiotherapists work out why the injury is occurring and with help of the champion health team implement a professional program in place to address all these issues and build you back up. If you keep experiencing recurring niggles or injuries... PM us today! What have you learnt from old injuries?

24.01.2022 Protect soccer players from injury Dare we say that COVID-19 Restrictions are continuing to improve as team training is starting back. Were a little worried for all the football players who havent done anything more than go for a couple of runs or walks in the last couple months. ... Groin injuries are common in soccer when people are fit. With everyone trying to get back their fitness at full blast... itll mean more injuries. Protect yourself by performing this Copenhagen plank like Garrick in the video. Try and do 3 x 10 reps on each side. If this is too tough, shoot us a message and well send you to Garricks other exercise variations to make you stronger! See more

23.01.2022 HUGE Progress in 6 months Cheryl was struggling to walk and stand 6 months ago. She would only manage to get up by holding onto furniture or other people. It may not seem like much but this video shows Cheryl independently being able to sit and stand. ... When youve had an injury or condition that takes away daily movements, life becomes shit. A little bit of independence makes you feel in control and on top of your world. Often, seeing progress can be a lifesaver. What movements or feelings do you take for granted everyday? See more

23.01.2022 We just wanted to take a moment to shout out to our two favourite local cafes that we support; @extraction_artisan_coffee and @grandmaskiwikitchen Thank you so much for being in Logan and providing all of our team and community with sustenance and a safe place. We love walking with patients and treating them to a drink as apart or their rehabilitation :).

22.01.2022 Exercise sessions with Jon If you dont watch this 6 sec video youre going to miss out on a great smile! Jon, one of our exercise physiologists loves teaching people how to stay healthy:... 1. Find what you love 2. Do it more often 3. Make some friends on the way Have an amazing day. See more

22.01.2022 Does rice make you bloated? Our dietitian Emily has this to say ... #Foodoptimising #weightwatchers #lowcalorie #foodblog #healthyeating #diet #slimmingworld #brisbane #brisbanefitness #brisbanefit #brisbanehealthyliving #brisbanehealth #brisbanecalisthenics #goldcoast #goldcoastfitness #goldcoastfit #visitlogan See more

21.01.2022 How to massage a foot Check out our massage therapist Gen explaining how to give a super simple relaxing foot massage. Massage doesnt have to be tiring or complex and is amazing at helping people relax and recover. ... Bonus points if you accidentally tickle the person with your fist on the bottom of their foot . See more

21.01.2022 Product of the Week La Zuppa Tuscan Chicken and Vegetables When you dont feel like cooking but want an easy, healthy and hearty meal to eat try a La Zuppa pack. ... They pack a punch with flavours and seem to have not skimped on the meat serving. What is your go to easy meal? See more

21.01.2022 Favourite gym moment 2020 Did you miss out on our Christmas ab routine? Don’t worry, we’re certain our EP’s have been sitting around thinking and laughing at new programs they’re developing this year .

20.01.2022 Dietitian Product of the Week Mount Franklin Lightly Sparkling Lime flavour. Perfect for helping reduce your alcohol and soft drink consumption. Take these lime flavoured sparkling water to a party or a house warming and you wont feel left out enjoying a drink.... Theyll satisfy that bubble and flavour craving as well as helping you cut down and calories and hydrate. What drinks do you choose to help reduce your soft drink or alcohol consumption? See more

20.01.2022 Training has to be smart Here are two long term Champion Health members kicking butt in our physio & ex phys led gym classes. One has a nerve injury ( one sided loss of function and muscle weakness) and the other has osteoporosis and is a celiac. ... Whilst they have completely different issues and experience with exercise theyre both achieving weekly goals! Training smart means working with a professional to develop a program that isnt overly strenuous and moves you towards your goals. We like to have a lot of fun despite clients having different issues there is always a fundamental everyone can work on . Seriously... have some fun, dont beat yourself up post covid-19 with max effort everything in the hopes of getting fit. See more

19.01.2022 Did you know we love socks? We love showing off our crazy sock designs to the team and our clients. Theres little more entertaining than demonstrating an exercise and you have some rubber duckies or pink chickens on your socks poking out. ... It helps remind us that despite the injuries, pain or concern that life is full of pleasant surprises... except when a clinician rips their pants . What crazy sock design do you own? Take a photo for us! See more

19.01.2022 Greatest Bicep Exercise Ever? Have you ever tried the reclined decline bicep curl? It’s absolutely brutal when done properly and helps many people break through bicep plateaus in an interesting way. ... Grab a smaller weight than what you would use for standing bicep curls. Set a bench to 45 degrees and then lie back until your arms are dangling in a straight line towards the ground. Keep your shoulder blades squeezed together and tightly held against the bench. Curl the weight up over 1 second and then come down slowly over 3-4 seconds back to a straight elbow position. Repeat this for 3 sets of 8-12 repetitions and see how you feel over the next few days . Which exercise gives you workout soreness? See more

18.01.2022 Need to de-stress frm kids? Life has been a bit stressful lately, so why not give yourself an hour off for a massage! Massages are well known to help reduce muscle tension, improve circulation, increase joint mobility, release nerve compression, stress relief and relaxation.... Gen has a special introductory offer of $65 for 1 hour with late nights and weekend available. Call 3299 2794 or private message us online to secure your spot. See more

18.01.2022 National Diabetes Week Did you know that the week of the 12th of July is National Diabetes Week? Emily our Dietitian and Diabetic Educator explains to us that diabetes doesnt occur purely due to excess sugar intake. ... What do you think is the biggest factor for getting diabetes? See more

18.01.2022 Safety Bar Squats Many people are unfamiliar with the safety bar. Its a great implement for helping people with limited shoulder movement or flexibility to continue squatting despite not being able hold a back or front squat. ... You can also be an advanced lifter with a great squat and use the safety bar to help improve your upright position and getting optimal upper back tension and activation. What do you use safety bar squats for? See more

17.01.2022 What will you do post COVID-19? The Champion Health team is keen to start doing some bush walks and mountain climbs. Theres nothing like the summit of mount tibrogargan pictured above on the sunshine coast to help you reconnect with the world. ... Maybe a sneaky @kenilworthcountrybakery trip on the way back... What will you do? See more

17.01.2022 Dont forget we are CLOSED today 14th August 2020 as it is the Logan Ekka Public Holiday!Dont forget we are CLOSED today 14th August 2020 as it is the Logan Ekka Public Holiday!

16.01.2022 How weightlifters do cardio Apparently we interrupted Garricks joint cardio session. We have never seen or heard of Garrick doing cardio...... Do you believe that he can run? See more

15.01.2022 Neck pain or Whiplash? When you experience neck trauma or pain that last for more than a month, this can alter your body’s awareness of where you feel each of your joints. Here is a patient retraining his joint positioning sense (propioceprion). ... On the first attempt, he overshoots and misses the target, on the second attempt he has recalibrated and is able to hit his target. When your joint position sense has been altered this can contribute through a few physiological mechanisms creating neck stiffness, headaches and dizziness. If you’re still experiencing any of these symptoms after a neck injury, call us on 3299 2794 or message us to have your joint awareness checked. See more

15.01.2022 Gratitude We just wanted to remind ourselves today that we are thankful to everyone we meet and treat. Every single person is invaluable and has shaped the Champion Health team in the following ways...... To those people who have complex issues / scenarios... you push us to have more knowledge, communication and empathy. To those people who come with irritabilitty or pre-existing trauma... you helped us learn new communication styles and understand a little of your world. To those people who shout at us over the phone who we have never met... you taught us patience and that our business visibility & processes need to be better. Finally, to those people who have supported us for years (even if you have dropped off) we learnt to be thankful as you have imparted with us your results, thoughts, feelings and wisdom. You all continue to be remembered and show us that we have so many valuable services to get better at providing. Thank you! See more

13.01.2022 Love peanut butter? Emily our dietitian is cheeky when it comes to peanut butter. Apparently there’s a delicious peanut butter popcorn bar that’s useful for losing weight that you can buy from Fibre One. Have you tried it?

13.01.2022 Exercise Right Week To kick off exercise right week, its important to understand that... Exercises arent created equally if youre looking for specific results. ... Check out this easier version of the side plank that emphasises the bottom muscles. How long can you hold it for? See more

13.01.2022 Have you tested your Grip? Check out Sonya squeezing a dynamometer at our clinic. This little device measures your grip strength.... Grip strength is a crucial measurement if you have neck, shoulder, elbow or wrist pain as it gives us information about your nerves, joints and muscles. You have weak grip strength if you are between 16-65 years of age and cant squeeze the following pressure: Males: <30kg Females: <17kg Youd be surprised at how many people are close to these minimal amounts... On the flip side, grip strength has also been shown to be a measure of your overall strength, health and heart disease risk. If you have pain and that side is particularly weak with grip, it is important to get a Physiotherapy assessment to work out why. How strong is your grip? See more

12.01.2022 Injury Prevention for Grapplers Check out this modified glute ham raise. Because we start with the knees bent and use a stick we can emphasise the hamstrings. This is a critical rehabilitation exercises that’s good for both power output when fighting and also preventing injury. ... Why is it useful for fighting compared to leg curls in the gym...? If you flip this person in your head as if they were on the floor, there’s a lot of similar movements when resisting your opponent in the legs. The back staying straight helps facilitate your upright positions endurance / strength. This gets alot of grapplers especially BJJers out of their constantly rounded positions which can be a factor involved in shoulder injuries! What is your preferred combat rehab exercises? See more

12.01.2022 Full Rehab Complete Congratulations to Peter who came in with some horrendous back pain and walked out with his life back. Through his hard work, patience and trust Jon has got him smashing some new goals and his pain is well controlled . ... The hard part about being a medical professional is helping people understand that many injuries take more than 6 or even 12 months to rehabilitate fully. In this quick fix world, patience is invaluable and we wanted to take a moment to celebrate Peters phenomenal progress. How long do you think it takes for injuries to heal or stabilise? See more

12.01.2022 Updated Rehab Gym Were super excited to show you our almost fully complete and equipped rehab gym. At this time were only missing some heavier dumbbells and an Olympic platform. ... After a fresh paint job and some phonetag with our awesome suppliers @fitness_southside we managed to get a weighted reverse GHR machine. Life is a lot more exciting when clinicians have updated tools to treat all of our athletes, mums, tradies and chronic pain customers. Thank you so much for everybody making this a reality! See more

12.01.2022 Win a prize What am I? Clues: I contain almost no fat I have more iron than chicken/ pork... I am found at Australian supermarkets Which meat am I? See more

12.01.2022 Shoulder Pain? Check out Andre, one of our physiotherapists showing us a side lying shoulder raise. This is a great exercise for people with shoulder pain that gets worse when going to shoulder height or higher. ... A sidelying position changes how the shoulder moves, reducing pain but slowing you maintain your strength. It usually gives great pain relief when consistently practice! You can also try this exercise out with people young or old who might be new to exercise and have had precious shoulder issues. Just make sure you start off without a band though . Call us on 07 3299 2794 or PM us if you have shoulder pain you want FIXED NOW. See more

12.01.2022 Building Strong People Were just letting you know that our member group classes are fully operational with even more class times available. How much would you improve with:... Physio or exercise physiologist guiding you in group classes Working towards goals you want at your pace As many classes as you like for $40 per week including dietitians, biomechanics and more! Private Health Extras rebatable Send us a message if youre searching for a lifelong change and want to see some serious results See more

12.01.2022 How do Dietitians Hydrate? People tend to drink less day to day in the winter months due to feeling cold . Adequate fluid intake is crucial in helping people lose weight, feel full and have lots of energy. ... We love drinking tea / coffee in the cold weather. If youre trying to keep your caffeine and calories down, herbal teas are almost energy free! Whats your favourite hot tea flavour to drink? See more

12.01.2022 Its not our patients, its our team members laughing too hard with clients...

10.01.2022 Surely this cant be true It may not be a meal but its delicious and at least 3 of our team are guilty of only having coffee for a meal to get through the day. Who do you think they are?

10.01.2022 Product of the Week Table of Plentys Lemon and Herb Dukkah mix. Dukkah is a popular dip created in Egypt that usually consists of sesame seeds, roasted nuts and herbs. ... Dukkah tends to contain less fat than other dips but dont forget its still a dip! Whats your favourite Dukkah flavour? See more

09.01.2022 What’s your vice? Many of us have a current regular habit that may not be in line with our ideal long term goals. Sometimes we don’t know why we struggle to change a habit because we can’t see what other benefits it has on our lives. ... If we look honestly at why we have a habit, it will have both positive and negatives. Drinking and smoking are commonly seen as completely negative but they can be positive such as providing an outlet to someone for socialisation, belonging and stress relief. The question at the end of the day is: if you are changing a habit, how do you replicate the positive aspects in other activities in your day? What is your vice currently ? See more

09.01.2022 Unlocked pushups on the floor Huge congratulations to Celeste in this video. A few weeks ago she was unable to do push ups on the floor. We hear this goal and the crazy part is that with some professional programming and technique alterations, most people can smash this goal!!... Its a proud moment for us and every personal trainer, coach and health professional knows the satisfying feeling of seeing a client reach a goal. If you have injuries or have never been unable to do a push up on the floor and seriously want too... PM us or call 3299 2794 to book in. See more

08.01.2022 What is our dietitians fave exercise? We snapped this quick vid of Emily working out last night... Emily must be on a mission to get huge guns as this is all we see her train everyday recently. ... Its probably the Touch footy and AFL mentality shaping her need for big guns . What do you reckon is Emilys favourite exercise as a dietitian? See more

07.01.2022 Shoulder Blade Pull-up If you struggle with growing your back muscles or have plateaued with your pull-ups or lat pull down, give these a go! Scapula (shoulder blade) pull-ups are an excellent exercise for your shoulders, back and neck. ... Start by hanging and then allow your shoulders to travel comfortably past your ears as far as possible and then pull your shoulders down tightly below your ears. Don’t forget to keep your arms(elbows) locked straight. If you’re a beginner. Try doing 2-3 rounds of 3 repetitions at a time. For those a little more advanced try doing 3 sec holds and repeat 5-10 for 2-3 rounds. See more

07.01.2022 Welcome Kelcie to our team Kelcie started with us last week as one of our physiotherapists and has been an elite athlete in equestrian, cheerleading and trampolining. Nowadays Kelcie has 2 young girls and has been busy refining her Physiotherapy expertise in chronic pain, womens health, sporting injuries and believe it or not...... Animal Physiotherapy. Thats right, Physiotherapy is important for lots of animals such as dogs, cats and horses! Im sure Kelcie will share with us some of her exciting equestrian Physiotherapy weekends where she treats both horses and humans . You can book in with Kelcie by calling 3299 2794 or visiting our website: www.champhealth.com.au With an amazing smile and a warm personality, Kelcie brings superb skills in design with chronic pain, womens health See more

07.01.2022 Product of the Week Emily explains to us that the edamame bean spaghetti is extremely friendly to diabetic patients or anyone looking to keep their sugar intake lower. Packed with fibre and a delicious texture, the edamame bean spaghetti is something to check out! ... Dont forget that we have restarted our type 2 diabetes classes with Emily and Jewels. If you have type 2 diabetes, its free to come along! See more

06.01.2022 How do kids exercise compared to you? We love this meme as kids have little or no filter. This means they will freely do as they think with whatever they feel is appropriate. They’ll even pick lots of energy demanding tasks without a second thought because it’s exactly what they want. ... The best part? It’s all in the name of fun and exploring the world... Why do we stop this as adults? See more

05.01.2022 How to make our EPs Lunches Garrick, our 7 foot giant exercise physiologist and Jon our super athlete often have some exciting lunches. Emily gave us a quick sneak peak of how she reckons the boys prepare lunch each day for work...... Reckon you could eat this much everyday like Jono and Gary? See more

05.01.2022 Cupping Did you know that our massage therapist Gen does cupping to help people with chronic pain find a little temporary relief? Cupping involves using pressure to pull the skin up from the body which increases blood flow, recovery and is thought to help change pain signals. ... Have you ever had cupping before? See more

05.01.2022 Merry Christmas We just wanted to take a moment to thank each and every one of you in the Champion Health community. Have a wonderful Christmas and know that you have survived a volatile year with many highs and lows. Whilst next year may be similar, it could also be wildly different. ... Reassuringly, you have got through this year with flying colours and should recognise that no matter what next year brings we will manage it! :). Should you need any physical or mental help over this Christmas to New year period. Please feel free to contact us anytime on social media platforms or email. The Champion Health team will be in clinic as per usual over the next 2 weeks except on the public holidays. See more

05.01.2022 Winter food Its finally getting cool enough in Brisbane to feel the cravings of soups and stews. You may find one of the Champion Health team on the wall of fame @ramenchampion1 if you look closely enough...... Soups and stews are a fantastic choice for sneaking lots of extra vegetable nutrients into your daily food intake. The low energy marinade and sauces tenderise the meat and cover up those hard to eat veggies that will have critical nutrients your body can use to boost recovery and energy. Dont forget non-starchy vegetable (everything but potatoes) are a food you can have unlimited amounts of!! Wheres your favourite Brisbane stew / soup to eat? See more

04.01.2022 Record Breaker Huge shoutout to Cheryl!! When Cheryl first came she couldn’t walk more than 10 metres without support and now she is smashing the stairs. ... Look at her huge smile at the end, maintaining your independence is an essential need that we all have. The world is designed for those who persist and want to become better. See more

04.01.2022 Typical dietitian food reaction

03.01.2022 Strange foods Recently we found out one of our team members has eaten multiple wichetty grubs freshly plucked from a tree (that means alive). Turns out they have a peculiar nutty, chicken like texture.... Emily (our dietitian) let us know that although not popular in western culture bugs and critters can be quite nutritious. What’s the strangest food you’ve eaten? See more

02.01.2022 Service Announcement Please be aware that the department of main roads is currently working on our drive way which may take up to 2 weeks. Everything is running as per usual in the clinic with the minor inconvenience of the entry / exit half of the driveway.... Please drive slowly and be safe! See more

01.01.2022 Ohh, so this is why our exercise physiologists are the only ones wearing shorts in our team...

01.01.2022 Is Vitamin C important ? Vitamin C is a crucial nutrient found in lots of fruits and vegetables. It’s main job is to make sure your tissues and wounds heal faster and more effectively. Most people associate oranges with vitamin C. If you were doing little to no exercise per day you’d easily crack your minimal requirement of 45mg as one orange contains 75mg. ... This means if you regularly exercise or if you are recovering from injuries or surgery your body needs more vitamins, minerals and protein to help rebuild itself. In fact, you may need 1000mg of vitamin C per day which is ALOT of oranges. There is a correlation with the more you do, the more nutritious your diet needs to be to support optimal energy production and healing. So don’t skimp out on your fruits and veggies. If you hate them talk to a dietitian about using supplements to help you out, especially if you want to recover faster from an injury! See more