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25.01.2022 WORK(out) FROM HOME Please share Need a reminder to move? Try my new work out around the clock routine. Set your exercise mat next to your desk and then every hour on the hour stop and do 10x reps of the following exercises. ... Need a demo on how to do them? Check out comments below to see Deb Baruah from Point You Fit Personal Training showing us how it’s done. See more

25.01.2022 Stretches! Get up and move that spine! Even if you only do one of these stretches every 20 minutes it’s better than nothing!

25.01.2022 Hey everyone, I know COVID-19 has affected us all in different ways but today I want to give a shout out to all the Chiropractic Students who are in their final year of study. These students are required by Australian law to administer 300 treatments in their clinic internship year in order to pass their degree. Sadly, Coronavirus has seen a significant drop in patients attending the student clinics. I’m told that around 30-40% of students (in NSW) may have to repeat their f...inal year of study in order to graduate. A huge disruption to their life and livelihood. If you have a body, and you have a spare hour, please book in to get a check up at a student chiropractic clinic. (See details in comments). The sessions are very affordable, extremely thorough and well supervised by qualified Clinicians, and you might be the difference between these guys having to put their life on hold for a whole year or not. Thanks all See more

23.01.2022 ** Working From Home Tip ** If you don’t have the right equipment to set up your home office space (chair, monitor, mouse, keyboard etc) and are finding that most places are selling out of these items, here is something you can try. Contact your employer or HR representative and ask if you can borrow equipment from the office. ... I’m finding a lot of workplaces are doing their best to provide a safe working environment for their staff and are prepared to buy and lease equipment where they can. If you need suggestions on how to write a letter to request this please get in touch!

22.01.2022 Who is a little bit guilty of this? "Text neck" is a popular phrase but what it really means is that with every inch the head is craned forward looking at a screen it doubles the pressure to your spine. With that extra pressure comes a lot more wear and tear to the joints, ligaments and discs, causing protective muscle spasm to commonly occur in the neck and shoulders. So what can you do? - Obviously you can try and hold the phone up higher, and eventually your arms will get tired. When that happens, it's time to put it down and take a break! - Check your daily average screen time on your weekly report. You'll be shocked by just how many hours you're unwittingly spending looking down at your phone. Make goals to reduce the time spent each week!

21.01.2022 If you've been to my practice you'll have no doubt heard me talk about this pillow at some stage. If you've been thinking about investing in a height adjustable pillow so you can customize the height of your pillow to your body then be sure to take advantage of the EOFY Sale that ABCA is having. Not sure why having a customized pillow is so important? Send me a message and I'll send you some information.

18.01.2022 **Exercise** Staying at home means we are enduring increased levels of inactivity. With this inactivity comes greater risk of musculoskeletal aches, pains and injuries. Our bodies are designed to move, so frequent movement throughout the day is fundamental to keeping a healthy body. . If you’re not already a member of an exercise group or gym that has converted to online classes I’ve put together a list of trusted exercise professionals that you can check out! All trainers ...are incredibly experienced and offer an amazing service. These trainers offer services to a broad range of age groups and fitness levels so have a look at what feels right for you! . NSW Based Point You Fit Personal Training // Deb Baruah https://www.pointyoufit.com/covid19 . WA Based Fitness HQ // Chloë Itzstein & Team http://www.thefitnesshq.com.au/ . Active 4 Living // Deb Whelan https://active4living.wixsite.com/active4living . Know other gyms and trainers offering fantastic online services? Feel free to leave their details in the comments below! See more

14.01.2022 SIT RIGHT and SIT LESS . It’s so simple but that doesn’t mean it’s easy! If your relaxed posture doesn’t look like mine then I’m guessing your set up doesn’t look like mine either. Remember - Feet flat ... - Knees lower than hips (sit on top of folded towels) - Screen at eye level - Stand up and move every 20 minutes! See more

13.01.2022 **Dry July** With boredom, stress and emotional/financial difficulty accounting for a significant increase in alcohol consumption across the country during 2020, is it time to evaluate and re-check your drinking habits? The Dry July campaign this year is promoting a "dry-ish" July where you can eliminate alcohol for a week, 3 weeks or the full month. Check out this article on the changes your body undertakes when you cut out the booze. ... . https://www.dryjuly.com//what-a-month-off-drinking-does-fo See more

13.01.2022 This home office set up! 10/10 Sit to stand desk, laptop stand, detachable mouse and keyboard! This makes me so happy Product details below!! Spending money on a proper set up is absolutely something that will save you $$ in the long run. Protect yourself from poor posture with the right equipment. Plus it's a great tax deduction! ... Sit to Stand Desk: Officeworks $179 https://www.officeworks.com.au//matrix-desktop-sit-stand-d Laptop Stand: Ergoport $110 https://www.ergoport.com.au/products/sun-flex-laptop-stand Keyboard: Officeworks $12 https://www.officeworks.com.au//j-burrows-low-profile-wire Mouse: Officeworks $10 https://www.officeworks.com.au//logitech-corded-mouse-blac Officeworks and Ergoport are both doing click & collect or home delivery if you're looking to minimise time spent outside of your home. * I think delivery times may be longer than usual.

11.01.2022 How much movement have you achieved this last week or two? Frequent movement is the MOST important thing we need to keep doing even while we are at home isolating. Without movement we start to get negative effects on our musculoskeletal system, our cardiovascular system and our mental health. We should be aiming to get up and move around every half hour at a minimum. Even if it’s only to stand up and stretch for a few seconds. ... If you need help being reminded to stand up and move more frequently there’s a bunch of great apps and devices that can help you * Fitbit/ Smart Watch: set to vibrate when you’ve been idle too long * Rise & Recharge: download the app and set to give you a push notification on your phone every 30 minutes. * Straighten up: download the app and have a look at the simple quick exercises you can do throughout the day. Good luck and get moving!!! Adrienne

11.01.2022 "Sit less, move more. You know you should. But all too often, time gets away from you and before you know it you’ve been on your backside for four hours straight." . "What’s more, research has found that Australians, many of whom have been stuck at home, are spending more time seated during the pandemic. For sports physiotherapist Paul Dardagan, that’s worrying, because a highly sedentary lifestyle is associated with numerous health risks, including early death, diabetes, heart disease and poor mental health." . https://www.smh.com.au//a-three-minute-hourly-exercise-to-

11.01.2022 Look Familiar? Before you click next episode why not use that 10 seconds to stand up and stretch? Hop off the couch, come up onto your toes, stretch your arms out and over head, and move your spine! You need it!

11.01.2022 Coming soon: Zoom Sitting and Sleeping Workshops! For those of you who have attended my practice you'll know that each week I run a free half hour workshop on how to sit and how to sleep for good posture. I'm currently in the process of converting this to a free online workshop that I'll run once a week where you can join in and get interactive advice on how to set up your chair and your pillow properly. Stay Tuned!

10.01.2022 This *his laptop stand is still too low in my opinion. Might need a box or some books to bring it up even higher. *try also to sit ontop of a folded up towel so that your hips are higher than your knees.

06.01.2022 Just think, if this video is talking about the average Australian during an 'average' work day, imagine how much more inactive we are at the moment. Stay home, but please don't forget to keep moving. Exercise daily and don't forget the frequent incidental movement throughout the day too.

05.01.2022 Guys, this video may seem a bit silly. But it really demonstrates how much we can miss if we don't know how to wash our hands properly. Don't forget your thumbs, nails and the the insides of your fingers!

03.01.2022 If this is you please send me a message and reach out for ergonomic advice. I've got loads of helpful tips and am happy to organise a free zoom/skype consultation to go through them with you!

01.01.2022 If you're using a standing desk at home or in the office, be sure to stand on a thick (10mm) yoga mat. This will take pressure of your feet, knees and back and allow you to stand with healthier posture.

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