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Energize Physiotherapy & Clinical Pilates

Locality: Oakleigh, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9569 5799

Address: 32 Chester St 3166 Oakleigh, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Vivs Vigorous Thursday Pilates session bring planned - watch out @ Energize Physiotherapy & Clinical Pilates

23.01.2022 Feel The Burn Specialist Sports Physio Michael Vadiveloo talks us through the modified Arabesque, used to strengthen the glute max! What is this exercise? The Arabesque exercise is a great exercise to activate your gluteals, especially your Gluteus Maximus which is the muscle at the back of your gluteals. It will also assist with your Gluteus Medius strength and activation which is the muscle at the side of your gluteals. However, the burn should be felt at the back. It also... activates your quadriceps. In the exercise you need to stand with one foot pointing straight ahead, knee bent and pointed straight over your toes and pelvis square not tilted. Bend the knee and lift the other leg in the air behind you keeping it relatively straight. Hold for 20 30 seconds to get a burn (isometric activation) in the back of your glutes and then do 20 repetitions up and down on the target leg (isotonic contraction) Repetition goal 20 + squats or to fatigue Common errors I feel burn in the side of my glutes/hip > then your pelvis is probably not square, and you will need to hitch the hip/pelvis up on the side with the leg in the air. I feel a burn in my hamstring > bend your knee more so your squat is lower. I feel burn in my quadriceps > shift your weight back onto your heel.

23.01.2022 Kiran working hard with James on her knee rehabilitation here at Energize Our 1:1 Pilates provides a great option for necessary supervised exercise @ Energize Physiotherapy & Clinical Pilates

23.01.2022 Long time patient Olivia keeping strong and mobile through pregnancy

23.01.2022 Pilates Rick completing a scooter under Vivs guidance @ Energize Physiotherapy & Clinical Pilates

22.01.2022 Weve moved it all downstairs.. Come and check out our new Pilates set up!

22.01.2022 Its #WomensHealthWeek, a week dedicated to all women across Australia to make good health a priority. Start your journey today!

22.01.2022 Today is world Dietitian Day.. special thanks to our passionate dietitian Nicole

22.01.2022 Were closed over the Easter long weekend, back on Tuesday the 14th.. Happy Easter!

21.01.2022 Allied health services have been encouraged to maintain work, and uphold ongoing hygiene practices

21.01.2022 Our Dietitian Nicole Moroney is offering an online fertility workshop. Check it out today!

20.01.2022 One of our Pilates guns Maria, completing some scooter jumps @ Energize Physiotherapy & Clinical Pilates

20.01.2022 Specialist Sports Physio Michael Vadiveloo talks us through the single leg heel/calf raise Calf strengthening is vital to maintain your ability to run and weakness in your calf is a common issue as you get older. Single leg heel/calf raises are a great exercise to improve your calf strength especially if done accurately. What is this exercise? ... The calf or heel raise is one of the most common exercises given by health and fitness practitioners to activate and strengthen your calf muscles in the back of your lower leg. They are often taught incorrectly and inefficiently. Single leg calf raises are great for building strength and are a progression from double leg calf raises. You can use a table or wall to assist your balance. Stand front on or side on to a table or wall to perform the exercise. Keep your feet pointing straight ahead, push up onto your toes as high as you can through your big and second toe, using one leg at a time. If you roll out on your foot and ankle you will feel the outside of your calf work. Keep your foot and ankle in a more square position and you will feel the middle and inside of your calf burn. Keep your knee locked out straight. You will feel the burn on the upper part of the calf. If front on to the table or wall lean more on the opposite hand. If side on use the opposite hand to lean and balance with. End your knee to roughly 30 degrees. Raise yourself up on to your toes and maintain the bend in your knee. You should feel the burn in the lower part of the calf. Repetition goal: 20 30 in both positions Common errors I feel the outside of my calf working > shift your weight so that you push through the big and second toe more than the outside toes and keep your foot pointing straight ahead. I can’t feel the burn up at the top of my calf or I feel the back of my thigh/hamstrings work > make sure you lock your knee and keep it straight before you lift up.

19.01.2022 We are still open & operating - with COVID-19 restrictions and protocols in place You are still able to travel >5km for healthcare appointments

19.01.2022 Check out our dietitian Nicoles blog on food for fertility! For more information on fish and mercury, listeria and the best fish for fertility head over to www.bestfoodforward.com.au

18.01.2022 Monday Motivation: our Pilates class getting busy on the reformers

18.01.2022 Its happening at the Gize, swipe across to see our new shopfront @ Energize Physiotherapy & Clinical Pilates

18.01.2022 Have a look at our dietitian Nicoles interview on pregnancy with twins and nutrition

17.01.2022 Specialist Sports Physio Michael Vadiveloo talks us through the Plank What is this exercise? Start in a push up position resting on your forearms and knees. Try and make sure to keep your pelvis and shoulders are square and that your spine is as straight as possible so that your upper back has a small curve and your lower back has a small arch (you can use a mirror to assist with this positioning).... If you feel your lower back working or burning/hurting then you are probably arching the lower back too much. To help correct this and get a better abdominal burn try and tuck your bottom under and drop your shoulders and upper back down To increase the difficulty of the exercise you can move from your knees up onto your toes. This is a more advanced position and will work your abdominals even more. However, make sure to maintain the same rules as above with your body positioning and no back pain. The aim is to feel the burn in your abdominals, particularly around and below your belly button (lower abdominals). Tips Rotate pelvis back and tuck your bottom under to flatter lower back Drop upper back to flatten spine Keep back straight Hold position Common errors I feel my back burning/getting sore, you are probably arching your back too much > tuck your hips under and drop your chest I feel my shoulders burning more > shift your weight back onto your knees /toes Goal hold time: 2 minutes View the full series here: https://lnkd.in/g4Kwi9f

17.01.2022 Specialist Sports Physio Michael Vadiveloo talks us through the Wall Squat The wall squat is a great way to activate your quadriceps, especially your VMO (inside lower quadricep). It is also a way of activating the quadriceps without aggravating your knee which may occur with repetitive squatting. To perform a wall squat, stand with your back against the wall with your feet out from the wall (about the length of your thigh) and shoulder width apart. Ensure your feet are point...ing straight ahead, slide down the wall and keep your shoulders and back flat against the wall. Slide down to just above 90 degrees or stop just above where you feel pain in the knee. Keep your weight back on the inside of you heel, with your feet flat and not lifting your toes. This will help to activate and burn your VMO/inside lower quadricep and could help avoid you from experiencing knee pain. Goal hold time: 1.5 to 2 minutes Common errors I feel the outside of my thigh burning > shift the weight back and onto the inside of your heel but keep your knees pointing forward not inwards. I feel pain in my knees > slide down until you feel knee pain then slide back up slightly until you don’t feel pain in the knee and only feel burn in the inside thigh. Hold this position. As you get stronger you will find you can go lower (90 degrees is usually low enough).

17.01.2022 The Federal Minister for Health has recommended that we proceed with ongoing operations. Please read the information from the APA regarding ongoing services

17.01.2022 Listen to our dietitian Nicole discussing the perfect diet for fertility!

17.01.2022 Quick update on how Energize is running: - We remain open for face to face consultations - We have initiated Telehealth consultations for those who are unable to attend the clinic - Pilates classes have now ceased, however we are running 1:1 physio sessions for 30 minutes for those wanting to continue We are following all government protocols to ensure patient safety if paramount... For any questions do not hesitate to contact the clinic on 9569 5799 See more

16.01.2022 Statement from the Australian Physiotherapy Association, yesterday morning. We are open for business and taking full precautions. If you have questions please phone reception

14.01.2022 With running season beginning soon, its important to keep your body injury free

13.01.2022 Our resident dietitian Nicole just presented to other dietitians on the management of diet and pregnancy.. As an expert in the field, Nicole spends time educating other health professionals @ Energize Physiotherapy & Clinical Pilates

13.01.2022 Check out one of our client's; Jessica, making home made reusable masks

12.01.2022 Check out our dietitian Nicoles Best Food Forward profile

11.01.2022 This week is Coeliac awareness week, read the below post for more information!

11.01.2022 Specialist Sports Physio Michael Vadiveloo talks us through the Bulgarian Lunge The Bulgarian Lunge is a great exercise for primarily working your Gluteus Maximus which is the muscle at the back of your gluteals. It will also assist with your Gluteus Medius strength and activation which is the muscle at the side of your gluteals. However, the burn should be felt at the back of the gluteals. It will also activate your quadriceps. To perform the exercise, stand on one foot with... your back foot resting on a bench, chair or low stool. Now that you are in position, slowly squat down on whatever foot you are starting with and hold the position. Keep your: - trunk upright - weight back onto the heel of the foot you are standing on and keep the foot flat. Try not to put too much weight on the back foot. - pelvis square. - foot pointing straight forward and your knee in line with your 2nd/3rd toes. Once you start to feel the burn in the back of your gluteals, hold for 20-30 seconds to get a great burn (isometric activation), then perform this exercise for 20+ reps ( isotonic activation) Repetition goal: 20+ or to fatigue Common errors I feel burn in the side of my glutes/hip > then your pelvis is probably not square and you will need to hitch the hip/pelvis up on the side with the leg on the stool/chair. I feel a burn in my hamstring > bend your knee more so your squat is lower. I feel burn in my quadriceps > shift your weight back onto your heel. I feel burn on my back leg quadriceps > shift your weight slightly forward so the weight is focused on the heel of the front foot and not the foot of the back leg. If this does not help, then try the modified arabesque demonstrated in out first video

11.01.2022 Update from Energize RE: COVID-19 https://mailchi.mp/energize/latest-covid-19-update-energize

11.01.2022 For all our Energize patients, please read our latest from the clinic regarding COVID-19

09.01.2022 Tass building lower limb strength and control to help with his cycling endeavors @ Energize Physiotherapy & Clinical Pilates

08.01.2022 Swipe through to see Viv running an online exercise class - via our City Baths Clinic Call reception to look at building strength while maintaining social distancing !

07.01.2022 Our dietitian Nicole has been busy at the Dietitians Association of Australias annual conference presenting on nutrition for pregnancy.. call the clinic or book online for all your nutrition & pregnancy needs

06.01.2022 Check out one of our clients; Jessica, making home made reusable masks

05.01.2022 Private health insurers have agreed to provide benefits for online consultations - a treatment option that we are about to release

05.01.2022 Viv pumping iron with our active adults online class @ Energize Physiotherapy & Clinical Pilates

05.01.2022 Our dietitian Nicole discusses diet and fertility, with fertility nurse Pam Listen in to learn more about the role of diet in conceiving! For further information, you can read Nicoles blog, website, or book in for a consultation with Nicole.

05.01.2022 Exciting progress has been made by the Australian Physiotherapy Association and PHA! Telehealth consultations are now rebatable from the listed participating funds. After payment is received we will issue you with a receipt to claim directly with your insurer.... We are here to answer any questions you have regarding Telehealth so please call us on 95695799, or you can book online via our website. #telehealth #physiotherapy #physiotherapymelbourne #covid19

04.01.2022 Practice Principal and Specialist Physiotherapist Michael, providing some hands on treatment to his client

04.01.2022 Specialist Sports Physio Michael Vadiveloo talks us through Hip Abductions. What is this exercise? Commonly this exercise is done with the person lying on their side and lifting their leg up. This often causes unwanted muscle activation in the side of the leg rather than the side of your gluteals. You can often achieve a better activation of the gluteus medius by lying on your side up against the wall which will stabilise your pelvis.... Lie on your side with your body and leg pushed back against the wall. Lift your leg and slide your heel up and down on the wall with your foot pointing slightly downwards. Keep back against the wall Turn foot with foot pointing down to ground Lift leg as high as possible Repetition goal: 20 + reps Common errors I feel burn on the outside of my leg > keep leg and knee completely straight and foot pointing down towards the ground. See more

03.01.2022 Energize Physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates remains open; we are classed as providing an essential service so can continue operate with ongoing precautions and restrictions

01.01.2022 Our COVID-19 clinic update.. https://mailchi.mp/ene/coronavirus-covid-19-update-energize

01.01.2022 Our clinic is open throughout the Christmas and New Year period with limited bookings available. We will be closed on public holidays and have slightly reduced hours until the 11th of Jan. Please call us or visit our website to book online!

01.01.2022 Feel The Burn Specialist Sports Physio Michael Vadiveloo talks us through the Clam exercise! What is this exercise? The clam is a great exercise to activate your gluteus maximus and deep external rotators of the hip and is simple to perform. It is one of the most basic activation exercises for your gluteal muscles and I often start with this exercise if clients are having difficulty activating their glute max and progress to bridges (double > single leg), arabesque/bulgarian ...lunge and then step ups. There are many variations that you can use to complete this exercise but in our Feel the Burn video, we focus on the most effective and efficient way to perform the exercise. It is important to understand that with this exercise we want to work the glute max (back glute) and deep external rotators and not glute med (side glute). If you lift with leg and the foot, then you will find that glute med (your side) will work more and this it not what we are trying to achieve with this exercise. To ensure you achieve the best technique, you need to have support behind you. You can gain this by lying with your back flat against the wall or back of a firm couch with your shoulders back. This will help support your pelvis and spine, minimise any twisting and focus the exercise on turning the hip outwards. Now with your feet together and your heels against the wall, lift your knee as high as possible. If you turn your foot outwards (with the heels still resting gently together) as well as lifting your knee you will get a greater activation of the glute max at the back. Repetition goal: 40+ reps or to fatigue To increase the resistance and difficulty of the exercise you may use exercise bands around the thighs Common Errors I feel the outside of my leg burning > turn your foot out with your heels still touching and lift your knee higher I feel my groin working > don’t push down on your heels as you keep them together, just have light pressure

01.01.2022 Today it has been announced that from tomorrow, Monday 30th March, Allied Health practitioners can bulk-bill Medicare-subsidised Telehealth services for primary care What does this mean? If you are currently being treated at the clinic under an Enhanced Primary Care Plan, or you have just been issued with an EPC from your GP then your Telehealth video consultation with our physiotherapists can be Bulk-Billed straight to Medicare. No gap-no payment.... For those of you in self isolation or working from home please contact the clinic on 95695799 to book your Telehealth appointment. We are back in the clinic tomorrow morning Stay safe #physiotherapy #essentialservices #covid_19