FirstIn Physio Pty Ltd in Ayr, Queensland | Physical therapist

FirstIn Physio Pty Ltd

Locality: Ayr, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4783 7284

Address: Shop 5, East End Centre, Queen Street 4807 Ayr, QLD, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Runners - are you strong enough to be running? Here are the BASICS we require of our coaches athletes and Run Group runners BEFORE starting up a running program: 30-40 single leg calf raises 20 single leg squats with good form 60 second front plank 30 second side plank... 30 second single leg balance (standing) Decent calf flexibility (a knee-to-wall measure of 10cm+) Try them out! You might just be surprised how you go. These are the bread and butter basics for strong run foundations; on top of this you may have your own unique issues (like a history of ankle sprains, or knee dislocation) that need some behind the scenes strength work as well, to allow for an enjoyable and injury-free running progression. Runners at all levels can benefit from strength work above and beyond the above exercises as well, but if you’re not a huge lover of strength work and you just want to run...then these are a great base point for you. Happy running! #livelifepainfree #runhappy #injuryprevention #runcoach #keepitsimple See more

24.01.2022 And with that we say a fond farewell to Richard, our resident Exercise Physiologist over the last year. Richard has been a great asset to the team and we wish him well as he heads back home to Noosa and onwards to new adventures!. #peaceout #thanksforthememories #goodluckinthefuture @ FirstIn Physio Pty Ltd

23.01.2022 Whos done their core strength work today?! And who do you think held it the longest? #adductorstrength #runhappy #injuryprevention @ FirstIn Physio Pty Ltd

23.01.2022 This should be a familiar face...a huge welcome to the First in a Physio Team, Ashlee Aguirre! Ashlee will be taking on a full time Exercise Physiology role at our in-house gym and we are thrilled to have her joining the team. Theres not too many Aguirres who havent been through our clinic doors since we opened just over a decade ago, so its great to have not only a local, but one from a great family who have always supported us on board. Ashlee comes from a long dance and sports background and is very passionate about health, fitness and helping clients achieve their own personal goals. Give her a huge welcome when you next see her in the clinic! #exercisephysiologist #welcometotheteam

23.01.2022 In-house PD (professional development) - always entertaining and informative around here....! #exerciseortorture #anyonesguess #justhangingaround #physiojokes @ FirstIn Physio Pty Ltd

23.01.2022 Got teenage athletes bouncing off the walls at your place?! Youre not the only ones! Online Athlete Fitness Training for Teenagers- starting next week for all your teenagers with energy to burn, and fitness to gain so theyll be ready to rock and roll as soon as the sporting seasons start back up again (and to shake out the sillies so they actually sit and do their school work ). Our Exercise Physiologist Richard will jump online 3 x week via Zoom and put the kids throu...gh a solid 30 min training session they can do at home with minimal equipment - join one or all (Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:30pm and Fridays at 1pm; $20 for one or $45 for the whole week of classes). Theyll be in great hands with a professional watching over them and able to interact as they go. If you would like to sign up or get more info, please call reception on 47837284 today! #buddingathletes #energytoburn #strengthandconditioningcoach See more

21.01.2022 Building strong, confident young athletes one foundational brick at a time Imagine being taught correct lifting techniques, how to safely and appropriately load training for your body and your sport, how to fuel your body for training and growth, and how to build the athlete mindset - all as a teenager?! Under the guidance of our Exercise Physiologist Ashlee Aguirre, thats what we do round here, and we are very proud of the young athletes that we get to work with. Beginner to elite - all bodies and all sports are most welcome, so come and join in the fun and get a kick start on the competition and your athletic journey #buildingstrongathletes #athletedevelopment #strongmindstrongbody

20.01.2022 We are very proud to be part of this amazing event!

20.01.2022 ATTENTION MUMMIES OUT THERE! Are you ready to start exercising after having your precious bundle of joy but not sure where to start? Do you find it hard try leave the house without them? Well take them with you!! Why not come try our Mums and Bubs class? After growing another human being for 9 months womens bodies get stretched and stressed and can find it challenging to return to a functional state. Returning to a Bootcamp or running too early after birth can lead ...to higher risk of injuries or long term complications. Our Mums and Bubs class allows mothers to bring their babies along where they will be retrained to use their core and deep pelvic muscles that stretch and can even split during pregnancy. We aim to strengthen the deeper intrinsic muscles to create global strength for stronger mummies. The class is interactive allowing the bubs to be apart of the exercise when required. This can be the perfection opportunity to venture out of the house, or catch up with your mothers group while exercising! If you are interested or want more information, message Ashlee or call the clinic on 4783 7284

20.01.2022 Exercise during pregnancy... Is it safe? YES! Is it fun? HOPEFULLY! Is it good for you and bubba? YES. Is it confusing and/or stressful? DOESNT HAVE TO BE! As a Physio and athlete, I get so many questions about how to exercise while pregnant and the truth is, it depends is often my answer. Even with my own 2 pregnancies, each was very different. With the first I was Ironman fit going into it - training hard 18-20 hours a week - so worked with my doctor to work out a re...asonable plan we were both happy with and was able to keep running and swimming 10-12 hours/week right up until 8 months pregnant (above pic ). By the second pregnancy I had less time, was less fit, and the seasons werent as favourable (read: HOT!) so I adapted and did more swimming, strength work, yoga and Pilates in the air con at our clinic, aiming for around 30-60 mins/day. With both pregnancies I had hyperemesis and I did look forward to exercise, as it was usually the only time I didnt feel like vomiting! #bonus Some pregnancies do have precautions for exercise, but thankfully the vast majority of pregnant women can and should exercise. Once your doctor has given you the green light, your Physio or Exercise Physiologist can sit down with you and answer any questions you have, come up with a plan, help with aches and pains as your body grows, and generally try to make it a more enjoyable experience for you! Ive had so many yoga and Pilates Babies come through my classes now and have enjoyed guiding many women through reformer and gym work while pregnant...I often wonder what the babies think of all the action going on outside around them Lastly, you dont even have to be a fully fledged athlete beforehand to start exercising while pregnant - working with guidance you can start from scratch and still experience all of the benefits. Research consistently shows that exercise is not just safe, but is even key to an expectant womans mind-body, mum-baby health. A fitness-focussed pregnancy is also your ally in the delivery room because maintaining exercise throughout pregnancy is associated with a shorter labor and lower rates of C section - K. Melzer et al (2010) See more

19.01.2022 Running is a cyclic activity involving all joints and muscle groups in the lower limbs, including the intrinsic foot muscles aka the core muscles of the feet. There is a significant correlation in collegiate American football players between maximal intrinsic foot muscle strength and the ability to change direction in agility tests (Yuasa et al 2018). Further, 8 weeks of toe flexor exercises to improve those core foot muscles decreased 50m sprint times in men (Hashimoto 2014). So, next time youre working out those core muscles....dont forget the ones in the feet!! #painfreeforlife #coreworkout #strongfeet #physiotherapy

18.01.2022 Thank you to all of the locals who support our small business! We live in a wonderful community and are very proud of our services and brand.

18.01.2022 Your life is a GET to, not a GOT to.....Whether it be training for a marathon, walking 5km, or playing with the grandkids, we hope you have an amazing weekend full of get tos this weekend and every day thereafter. If you need help getting back to your healthy happy self, or want to break through that ceiling and do something crazy-amazing, like running a marathon- at any age! - then we can walk alongside you on that journey and get you there. Send us a message or reach out and we can link you up with one of our amazing physios, coaches or exercise physiologists to guide the way, and hopefully have a heap of fun doing it. Have an epic weekend everyone! #painfreeforlife #livehappy #movementisfreedom #doepicshit @ FirstIn Physio Pty Ltd

17.01.2022 Congrats to our Mackay Half Marathon virtual runners over the weekend- you did us proud! John Alford led the team in with a 1:33 and a PB effort; Mark Watson hot on his tail at 1:37 PB too; Kristy Oar coming in on 1:56 and Claire Faulkner in 2:30 for stellar efforts all round John would now like to formally announce his retirement from running (for the season at least) and Mark has apparently gone out in sympathy #thatsteamwork #greatworkeveryone #proudcoaches @ FirstIn Physio Pty Ltd

17.01.2022 Our live online Teenage Athlete Training Program kicks off today! First session is free so call the clinic to get the logon details and get those energetic kids moving! Richard will be live on Zoom 3 x week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday at 3:30-4pm), cost is $30 for all three per week or $15 for one session. You can pay weekly or monthly and minimal equipment is required. Tap into Richards expertise as a Exercise Physiologist and Strength and Conditioning Coach and your kids will be in great hands. Well continue running these classes until organised sport gets back up and running again For more details please call reception on 47837284 #trainhappy #activekids #sportlife @ FirstIn Physio Pty Ltd

17.01.2022 Not to be upstaged by Richard who won the original adductor strength challenge, John is coming in hot on round 2....

17.01.2022 Keen to get the body strong and flexible again? Book in today for a session on our clinical Pilates reformer and iron out those crinkles! You have to try it to believe how good you feel afterwards....feel for yourself why elite football, ballet, soccer and running athletes the world over now include reformer work as part of their weekly strength and mobility programs call 47837284 private health fund rebates available, no referral required #clinicalpilates #athletetraining #bodyreset #strongandflexible @ FirstIn Physio Pty Ltd

16.01.2022 Presenting Joe with The Unicorn Award this week - he managed a FULL HOUSE in his Pilates class this week; not unusual for a normal week but very rare come school holidays! Must be because hes so good at it he just cant keep his class members away well done champ keep up the great work @joedenison Unfortunately this is the only class run by Joe so if you want to experience his greatness you will have to join the waiting list. We do have plenty of other Pilates, Yoga and Strength classes though so feel free to come and join in on the fun!#pilates #mvpaward #unicorn

16.01.2022 Im about to advertise a class thats already full (again...sorry, bear with me! Its just one of the reasons our receptionists love me ) - Ashlee is running an awesome Womens Strength Training class in our gym at First in Physio, which filled before I got a chance to advertise it HOWEVER because Ashlee is a legend shes happy to add another of the same class straight after - 6:30-7:30am on Thursdays So if you are keen on a womens only class with a max of 8 participants..., under a specialist strength and conditioning coachs watchful eye, where youll also learn about your hormones and how to train around maximising them...then DM us on here or even better to @ash_exphysiologist directly, or call the clinic first thing Monday (47837284) to get in on the fun. Remember also that Ashlee is available for individual, pairs or small group training by appointment so you can always book a different time if it suits you and your girlfriends better. See you soon! #womensupportingwomen #femaleathletes #doepicshit #strengthandconditioningcoach See more

15.01.2022 So many of our coached athletes just quietly and humbly ticking away, laying the foundation bricks to their individual masterpieces during this odd moment in time with no concrete race goals and no group training sessions to bolster motivation. Your efforts arent unnoticed, and Pat and I are proud of each and every one of you - you will look back on these months of training as being some of your greatest work once racing comes back I have no doubt. Pat is here with our wise...st (oldest) member of our running squad - Claire - who along with many others is doing such a great job right now with her training amidst COVID and many other challenges life is throwing at her. As the great Tony Robbins says: your goal in life is to see things as better than they are. Thats not positive thinking; thats VISION. Cant wait to see you all line up on race day, one day...and in the meantime - onwards and upwards! #runhappy #firstinphysiorungroup #agedoesntmatter #onwardsandupwards See more

14.01.2022 What is RED-S? Being able to tolerate pain and ignore the physical body to train harder is often what makes a good athlete; but all too often it can be the exact trait that eventually brings them down.... Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) refers to impaired physiological function including reduced metabolic rate, menstrual dysfunction, bone health, immunity, protein synthesis and cardiovascular health - all caused by relative energy deficiency i...e not eating enough for the volume of an athletes training load. It can occur in both males and females. These athletes may present with stress fractures due to decreased bone turnover; absence of or changes to periods in females; compulsive exercise routines; often a low body mass in the early stages; and eating disturbances - including both dieting and disordered eating, or simply not eating enough to fuel their heavy training loads. Athletic performance will eventually be affected, and typically the athlete will have more illnesses, injuries and general fatigue. Eventually, the body can start a protest of sorts, lowering the resting metabolic rate and gaining fat mass to protect itself and the athlete, despite heavy training and reduced energy intake. RED-S can be treated, but requires input from a well chosen medical team including a sports physician, Physio, and sports dietician. If you would like to know more or are concerned about yourself or your child, please reach out to your Physio or sports doctor. #buildinghealthyathletes #reds #stressfracture #injury #ed See more

14.01.2022 Almost half of Australians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. Youth have the highest prevalence of mental illness, with around 1 in 5 (21.2%) of young people (15-19 years old) meeting the criteria for a serious mental illness. 1 in 5 mothers with babies aged under 2 will be diagnosed with either perinatal or preexisting depression. 54% of people with mental illness do NOT access any treatment - compared to over 80% of people with a physical injury or ...illness. THIS NEEDS TO CHANGE. With so many resources available now, often it is the stigma surrounding mental health or the cost of treatment that stops people seeking help. PLEASE, if you have concerns about yourself or a loved one, and especially your teenage children or the new mums in your circle, see your gp to have a chat about the many options available for help. Medicare subsidies are available for psychology and your gp can be a great partner in your care. Life is not meant to be a battle, look after yourself body AND mind #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawarenessmonth www.blackdoginstitute.org.au See more

14.01.2022 Its our 11th birthday! And what a year it has been... we are dedicating the week to you, our amazing clients and patients. Thank you for supporting us through thick and thin. To celebrate, all exercise classes this week are on us! A huge thank you to all of our incredible team - you make going to work an absolute pleasure every day. Enjoy some of our favourite memories over the past 11 years - please share and tag anyone Ive missed - theres a few of you in there - enj...oy! Cheers, Pat & Kristy

12.01.2022 Massive shout out to all of our First in Physio Run Group athletes who did their Virtual Sugar Rush races over the last 2 weekends - Pat and I couldnt be more proud of you all for turning up, putting it all out there and digging deep to finish off what you started in training With seperate and quiet start lines, empty streets and a finish line with no atmosphere, you all showed why we run - for the achievement, the growth, and for the love of moving our healthy bodies w...ith gratitude. Onwards and upwards, we carry on - and hopefully will get to cross some more finish lines later this year Our list of 21.1km legends: Patrick Shannon 1:32; John Alford 1:36; Mark Watson 1:38; Laura Quagliata 1:50; Kelli Dabelstein 1:57; Maria Scuderi 1:57; Tim Ewens 2:06; Todd Horan 2:09; Colleen Pitcher 2:18; Claire Faulkner 2:27; Kieran Nolan 2:28; Rod Pitcher 2:48; Vicky Brennan smashed her 10km in 55mins, and our own Richard Martin decided a road half marathon wasnt hard enough so hit the trails for a hilly half in 2:06. You guys made us so proud - and 2020, in the midst of a global pandemic - has ended up being the year we have had the most of you successfully complete a half marathon at the Sugar Rush (with no actual race). #soproud #onwardsandupwards #halfmarathon #runyourselfhappy @ Ayr, Queensland See more

12.01.2022 Injury prevention programs that include plyometrics show a 55% injury risk reduction vs conventional injury prevention programs which only show a 26% injury risk reduction (Rossler et al 2014 @mickhughes.physio )... With the return of competition sports happening right now, we are seeing a lot of injuries start to roll in. While we cant always prevent all injuries, especially in contact sports, a well-planned injury prevention program with strength work and plyometrics, technique and mobility work will put you in the best position to finish out the season strong We can help, so feel free to reach out for advice! #painfreeforlife #physio #practicewhatyoupreach @ FirstIn Physio Pty Ltd

12.01.2022 HOLIDAY MEDITATION SESSIONS Mon 21st Sept 6pm & Mon 28th September 6pm $15 each (only 3 spots left in each session - ring now to book ) Join me for a beautiful long guided meditation or two over this coming school holidays. You dont have to be experienced with meditation- complete beginners most welcome. The beauty of guided meditation is that you will get the many benefits no matter what experience level you are. Some of those benefits include: improved sleep qual...ity, decreased stress hormone production; improved healing rates and decreased inflammatory markers in the body; and improved happiness After the year that we have all had, theres no better time to take a little moment for yourself to quiet the mind and enjoy experiencing that peace. Both sessions will start with a short chat from me then a 30-40min guided meditation. If you would like to come along, give our reception a call on 47837284, bookings essential. Look forward to seeing you there - Kristy See more

12.01.2022 Missing your Pilates and Yoga classes? Zoom classes up and running! Richard and Joe have combined their expertise to teach an entertaining and fun Pilates Matwork Class Tuesdays 5:30pm and Thursdays 5:45pm, while Kristy will be bringing her Yoga magic from 6-7pm Monday nights until normal classes resume. $10 per class, please give reception a call on 47837284 to organise payment and class login details. All bodies welcome! @ FirstIn Physio Pty Ltd

11.01.2022 Proud to be affiliated with this great club - so happy to see weekends filled with rugby again!

10.01.2022 Are you one of the 20% of Australians with a TMJ dysfunction? Interestingly, the prevalence is higher among younger people, and twice as prevalent in women as men (Macfarlane et al, 2002). Symptoms can include difficulty eating hard foods like apples and steak; headaches; clicking or pain in the jaw; teeth grinding; and upper neck pain, among others. There are many causes of TMJ pain: most are chronic like teeth grinding or teeth/bite misalignment , or degeneration to the dis...c and ligaments in the joint; and a few are from one incident, such as being punched in the jaw or having a hard tackle in football. Regardless of the cause or how long youve had symptoms for, the good news is they can be treated and outcomes are very good. Physios and dentists with specialist training in TMJ dysfunction can help you to get back to life with a functional and pain free jaw. Pass me that apple .....#tmjdisorder #jawpain #painfreeforlife See more

09.01.2022 A quick update from our chief Pat on what classes and treatment options we have currently going on at First In Physio. I think we can all agree that Zoom classes just arent the same as being in the room, but they are the next best thing and weve been having a blast running them and keeping everyone active and engaged. The benefit of Zoom classes is that you can have more numbers - so if youve ever wanted to try one of our usually booked-out Pilates, Yoga or Strength and Co...nditioning classes - now is a great time to jump on board! Just contact reception on 47837284 and they can walk you through how to join our weekly Zoom classes. Physio and coaching are continuing as normal, as well as a teenage athlete training program that Richard is hosting online. More updates to come as restrictions get lifted, thanking each and every one of our patients and athletes for your continued support throughout this time, we really appreciate this amazing community we have here. #yoga #pilates #manlates #strengthandconditioning #coaching #physio #exercisephysiology #burdekincommunityrocks #thankyouall See more

09.01.2022 Accelerating into Christmas like Only 7 weeks to go! If you’re stuck for gift ideas and have a loved one who loves our Classes, a gift certificate to go towards classes, Ex Phys sessions or the 2021 Run Group is a perfect idea! Just pop in to see us or organise over the phone #easyas #giftideas #christmasiscoming #yoga #pilates #strengthandconditioning #runcoaching

09.01.2022 Some absolute gold here...

08.01.2022 Townsville Virtual Run Festival done and dusted! So incredibly proud of all our run group members who turned up to either run, volunteer, or cheer on each other - such an amazing group of humans. Special mentions to our debut marathon runners - Kelli Dabelstein, Tim Ewens, and Laura Quagliata; to Maria Scuderi on her 2nd Marathon and Tony Felesina on his 20th consecutive Townsville Marathon - epic! We also had a celebrity appearance from Tam Ryan Our half marathoners Krist...y Oar, Ashlee Aguirre, Aletheia Pacey , and Mark Watson all did suberb efforts as well. Some happy snaps from the day (and apologies to anyone we missed in the pics!). Its been an honour to be involved with coaching all of you and Pat and I are very proud of the efforts put in during a pretty tough year. Lastly, a special mention for Pat Shannon who managed to not only organise the virtual run but also PB his marathon time on the day - Kristy Shannon See more

07.01.2022 Getting ready for your elective hip/knee surgery and want to be in top shape for a full recovery? Talk to your physio about an exercise plan that will have you ...back to normal as quick as possible. Call to chat about your options, whether that be a telehealth appointment or in-clinic consultation. Either way, you can be assured that your health is their top priority. Go to www.choose.physio/elective-surgery

06.01.2022 Classes coming in hot TODAY! We are back live from 12pm today - yoga at 5:30 and 6:30pm tonight and back to regular scheduling for rest of the week (ie no Zoom live classes - we are excited to see you all back in the flesh!) #happydays #yoga #pilates @ FirstIn Physio Pty Ltd

05.01.2022 Call me biased, but I think we have the best job in the world...how incredible is the human body?! #physio #exercisephysiologist #dancephysio #dance #pilates #painfreeforlife

04.01.2022 Over the next couple of weeks youll get to know more about our major sponsors. The people in these businesses are all local people who said yes when we asked for help

04.01.2022 Theres not too many injuries that require casting in private practice Physio work, but when we do see them its important its done well and appropriately for the best possible injury outcome. Kristy and John are our in-house casting specialists (John for upper limb and Kristy for lower limb) for the odd occasions that we see a high risk stress fracture, wrist injury or midfoot ligament rupture with or without a fracture, that require casting in a timely manner. As with most... things around here, theres always a bit of friendly competition when we practice our skills in-house...none more so than when Kristy and John go head to head! Check out stories to see who won this battle.... Wishing everyone a great weekend in this epic North Queensland weather we have going on right now #sportsmedicine #sportsphysio #stressfracture #lisfrancinjury #professionaldevelopment #whowon ... @ FirstIn Physio Pty Ltd See more

03.01.2022 Sure, you can get to a marathon or Ironman start line with a 4 or 6 month crash course training block, but how long will you have to spend afterwards repairing your hormones, metabolism, body...mind? Hopefully none; potentially a year or more. Take the journey with your coach and address the fundamentals first - its ALL important: sleep, nutrition, technique, strength, mindset, recovery. Then with each training session, a brick is added to the wall; piece by piece we build something indestructible yet flexible enough to line up on race day and really, truly enjoy the experience. Therein lies the magic: its about the journey and becoming the most whole and complete athlete you can be; race day is the celebration. #enjoythejourney #buildingathletes #coach #athlete

02.01.2022 NETBALL and ANKLE INJURIES - Does bracing and taping ankles work to prevent injuries, or are we just taping feelings? Or worse, causing other injuries up the chain?? Well, according to the research, the answer is a resounding we dont know. We do know that ankle injuries account for a whopping 30% of all injuries in high school basketball and netball players (Messina, 1999). And we do know that in netball theres a culture of ankle bracing and taping aimed at preventin...g future and subsequent ankle injuries. For some athletes, these techniques may work, if only for psychological reasons - feeling safer, or neurological reasons - increased feedback of where the athletes ankle joint is in space, which might help to prevent an injury. But its also worth considering that some research has shown increased risk of ACL injury when athletes are taped/braced at the ankle joint (Leppanen 2017). Unfortunately some of the worst ankle fractures and sprains weve seen are in athletes who neglected a thorough rehab program post-injury, and opted to use a brace or tape instead - the bad news is, if the ankle is weak enough you will damage it whether its taped or not (shocking I know, but tape can tear and braces loosen). The takeaway? Wear a brace or tape the ankles if its something youve always done and it helps you psychologically. But dont neglect your prehab (or rehab if the injury is already present) exercises - ensure you have solid foundations of strength, balance, mobility and endurance through the ankles, knees and hips in order to lower your injury risk while participating in a sport thats so physically demanding (and often on unforgiving surfaces). Stay fit and healthy and most importantly - have fun out there! #netball #anklesprain #brokenankle #prehab #tapingfeelings See more

01.01.2022 Great initiative from the Burdekin Shire Council and proud to be part of helping to keep our local community healthy and happy during this very challenging time!