Gentin Podiatry and Physiotherapy in Bondi Junction | Physical therapist

Gentin Podiatry and Physiotherapy

Locality: Bondi Junction

Phone: +61 2 9387 3174

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25.01.2022 Sara and Craig have hit the slopes in NSW this season - Craig is so happy to be back on the snow after his knee surgery and intensive rehabilitation Australian Snow Sports Academy

25.01.2022 We are delighted to welcome our new physiotherapist, Sean Li! Sean was raised in China, studied in New Zealand, and for the last 12years has made Sydney his home. Sean focuses on a holistic approach to treatment, believing that movement and motion are the keys for functional rehabilitation. Sean has a keen interest in posture correction, neck and back pain, gait analysis and swimming and running injuries. In his spare time, Sean enjoys going for a run through Centennial Park or doing a few laps in Prince Alfred Park.

25.01.2022 We are all exercising differently at present. Spend some time considering if your shoes are helping or hindering your fitness routine. https://www.smh.com.au//you-re-probably-wearing-the-wrong-

25.01.2022 With restrictions easing, its (literally) time to get back on the bike again...or join your boot camp, or do yoga on the beach. Get ready for action at Gentin Podiatry & Physiotherapy. Our team combines the best of podiatry and physiotherapy to focus holistically on you - dont let treatable issues slow you down! Call us on 9387 3174 for an appointment.

24.01.2022 Wishing our friends and patients a happy and meaningful Passover! So good to be able to celebrate together as we emerge from Covid restrictions.

24.01.2022 - # As winter approaches it is important we keep our feet dry and warm. ... Chilblains present most commonly as single or multiple tender, itching red-blue-violet patches, lumps or nodules on the tips of your toes (and fingers). In severe cases, blistering and ulceration can occur. Chilblains are often painful and they usually clear up on their own within 1 - 3 weeks. Chilblains can occur in anyone, however are more common in diabetics with neuropathy, or people with Raynauds. It is important to wear warm shoes or boots and socks that can protect your feet in icy temperatures. Keeping your feet dry and warm is particularly important. The better the insulation the less likely it is for chilblains to occur / recur.

24.01.2022 Remember to take care of your feet in summer! - Just when you want your feet to look good, walking barefoot or even in different shoes, and perspiring can lead to dry and cracked heels. Moisturising often will make a huge difference - it'a a good idea to use a product made for dry heels. - Whilst on the subject of barefoot - there are some definite benefits to allowing in the fresh air and sunshine But....we so often see cuts, insect bites and foreign objects in f...eet at this time of the year. - so be super careful f you don't want to be limping your way through the festive season. - If you're a diabetic, wear shoes at all times - even a tiny cut can cause big problems. - Don't forget your feet when applying sunscreen! - Thongs - yes, they're easy and part of our Sydney culture, but go easy - they don't have arch support and offer no stability. Great for the hot sand on the beach or when using those public showers, but not for long walks... Enjoy the summer, keep safe and don't forget to social distance! PS Gentin Podiatry & Physiotherapy is open through the holiday season for all your foot care and physiotherapy needs.

24.01.2022 R U OK? Day is Thursday 10 September 2020. Please take a moment to ask those around you Are you OK? 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone and those people who may be doing it tough will appreciate your concern. Ask R U OK? and keep the conversation going!

23.01.2022 1 December is the 1st day of summer! Where better to be than in Australia right now?

23.01.2022 World Physiotherapy Day On 8 September we celebrate World Physiotherapy Day a global event recognising the important and trusted role physiotherapists play in the community to improve the health of and empower their patients.... This year the theme for World PT Day 2020 is "rehabilitation after severe respiratory illness" focusing on rehabilitation and Covid-19 and the role that physiotherapy and physical activity can play in aiding recovery.

23.01.2022 Did you know that 13August is International Left-Handers Day? Approximately 12% of the worlds population is left-handed. Famous Australian Lefties include Allan Border, Michael Clark,Rod Laver, Mitchell Starc, Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman and many more. The New South Wales Workplace Health & Safety Act 2011 must address the needs of left-handed employees. Employers should ensure that a left-handed employees telephone, computer, and workstation is correctly designed and oriented for left-handed use. Placement of office equipment such as the telephone and computer in the correct relation to each other is important to efficient and effective work.

23.01.2022 Keeping active fit and healthy with a physiotherapy twist is the way we do things Gentin Podiatry and Physiotherapy. Being NDIS providers means we get to be part of so many amazing journeys around exercise, movement, behaviour, rehabilitation and community. If youd like to know more about what we do and how we can help. Give us a shout.... And Yes, we are 1 on 1 or via tele-health at the moment!

22.01.2022 Try to get some good walks in this weekend - explore your local area to find some hidden gems We love the Coastal Walkway along the Randwick coastline ...(its open) and the leafy tracks in Cooper Park Check Council websites before setting out https://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au//coastal-walkway-detours-i https://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au///changes_to_our_services

22.01.2022 - # Are you lucky enough to be going to the slopes this year? , , .... Skiing uses muscles we dont use the rest of the year so its important to get those feet and legs ready for their workout - youll be asking a lot of them. * Our physiotherapist (and experienced skier), Sara, will get you ski ready with a personalised stretching and strengthening program - ! * Visit us for general foot and nail care wearing your ski boots * Walking barefoot is good first step, stimulating your muscles and nerves * Massage gets the blood flowing and releases the plantar muscles * Dont double-sock - this causes wrinkles and friction! * Ski Size Matters - boots are often best when 1-2 sizes smaller than your usual shoes. Make sure there is plenty of room for your foot in the boot by removing the liner and checking out the space. Try boots again with the shell, liner and your socks - they should feel snug!

21.01.2022 Co ld Weather Tips- TIP #4 Back to sport and the gym Its great to see so many of our sporting community getting back to their exercise routines this month. Community sport and the gyms are back up and running. Make sure you stretch before and after your workout. - set goals for yourself - start slow and build up - be accountable to yourself and your team or trainer... - make sure your shoes/boots are comfortable and well-fitting - dont be discouraged - youll get back to your previous level with perseverance and enthusiasm - strength and cardio can take a few weeks to rebuild. - be kind to yourself! See more

21.01.2022 Wishing all your patients and friends a safe and happy long weekend and enjoyable Easter break!

20.01.2022 Daylight Savings ends Today - don't forget to turn your clocks BACK 1 hour!

20.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there - hope you all feel special today even if you have to social distance!

20.01.2022 August 13 is International Left Handers Day!! Be kind to the lefties out there.

20.01.2022 Remember to make the fathers in your life feel super special on Sunday 6 September - Fathers Day

19.01.2022 Anzac Day is Saturday 25 April. Honour the ANZAC spirit by reaching out to a mate - especially relevant this year! Lest we forget.

18.01.2022 From us here at @gentinpodiatryandphysiotherapy Happy Mothers Day to all the amazing mums out there. Thank you for all that you do!

18.01.2022 A Happy and Kosher Pesach to all. Lets hope that next year we can ask the 4 questions together with family and friends.

18.01.2022 We are hiring!!!

17.01.2022 8 October is International Podiatry Day #FeetMatter #InternationalPodiatryDay #FIPIFP #DefeatFeetProblems

16.01.2022 Another fun day strengthening our MOVEMENT SKILLS and getting ACTIVE with Sydney Friendship Circle!! Thanks for a fun session.

16.01.2022 Happy Mothers Day to all the mums out there. Hope you are able to see your families and enjoy some special family time.

15.01.2022 Don't forget your feet - they literally carry you through life! Think about the foundations of a building - unsound and weak underpinnings make a building so much weaker. It may not be something you pay particular attention to when you are focusing on your abs and your glutes, but think about that building again. Your feet and ankles provide your body with stability, and how you actually stand and move on your feet affects your posture and balance.

15.01.2022 Nothing better than a Sydney summer! Don't ignore your feet in your sun awareness routine and check them regularly, especially between the toes and under your feet. Melanoma can pop up anywhere your body. Use a hand mirror to check for changing moles, pink/red spots or growths, or brown/black vertical lines under a toenail. Unfortunately, past foot injuries can increase the risk of melanoma, so pay special attention to any areas that have been injured, even if years ago.

15.01.2022 Still missing your pedi? We are here to help get your feet looking good and feeling terrific - say goodbye to those long nails, dry skin and calluses with our professional foot treatment suitable for all.

15.01.2022 For the first time The Bloody Long Walk is going virtual! Were all going to challenge ourselves to do 35km from 1-10 August 2020 https://www.facebook.com/events/686496201890959/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D]%7D

14.01.2022 So many people have been working from home this year - and we’ve seen a marked increase in lower back and hip issues, and muscle stiffness and fatigue. And seeing there’s no guarantee office work is going to resume in person soon, here are some ideas to cope. Working in a home office is often not ideal from an ergonomic perspective. Your work station has not been set up with a view to you spending endless hours at the computer. For example, the heights of both desk and chai...r should be carefully worked out so that you can stare at the screen of hours while maintaining the best possible posture. The chairs themselves are often okay for a couple of hours at a time, but not for hours, days and weeks of staring at the screen. Talking about the screen, home office lighting should be looked at to make sure you are not straining your eyes. So how to help those aching shoulders, stiff necks and sore lower backs that so often are related to poor posture and sitting in a bad position? Get up! Walk around while you're thinking or on the phone. Grab a drink of water, look out the window, take some deep breaths. If you have time, lie on the floor for a few minutes and do some easy back stretches - pull your knees up to your chest and rock from side to side - you’ll feel so much better. Turn off your Zoom video and stretch your head and neck. The incidental walking we do each day while commuting to work, and while at work, should not be undervalued. Even if not at a pace, those bursts of activity stretch the muscles, get the circulation flowing and help realign the body after hours of being sedentary. Use the time you are saving by not travelling into work to give your body a treat - walk, jog, move around. Channels like YouTube and have so much on offer - you can do a quick stretch class in front of the TV. If you are really inspired, sign up to a Zoom exercise class. Take a good look at your work station. Your computer screen should be at eye level. Elbows should be able to rest comfortably on the desk, at 90 degrees to your torso, and shoulders should be relaxed. Likewise, your wrists should not take strain - try a trackpad or mix this up with a traditional mouse to give your muscles a break. Make sure that your chair has some lower back support - if it does not, use a physiotherapy recommended lumbar support or some supportive cushions. Don't cradle your phone under your chin - a good pair of earphones will be a game changer!

14.01.2022 Some fun ideas to move our bodies (and in turn move our brains) We have planned a series of fun ways to walk between places - instead of normal walking you can introduce movement patterns, strength, balance and coordination just by getting from A to B (as well as refresh and get the brain firing). Check today one out.... "The Penguin walk" Stand up straight and turn your feet out. Keep arms straight by your side and take short, quick steps. Encourage walking on heels to waddle like a penguin. Make it harder: Add a ball or balloon in between your knees. The Benefit: When your child balances on their heels (with their ankles and toes flexed up) this facilitates pelvic floor muscle activity which in turn increases abdominal muscle activity = CORE. This will aid overall posture and co-ordination. Walking on heels in penguin pose means less foot on the floor. This means your child has to stabilise themselves on this decreased foot area. Automatically they will progress their balance skills. Its a win win.

12.01.2022 - # Its school holidays for NSW from 3 July! Hard to believe we are now halfway through the school year. School holidays are a good time to look at how your childrens feet have grown over the past months - do their school and sports shoes still fit? Do they need their orthotics reviewed?... Make an appointment to see one of our podiatrists in the holidays! ()

11.01.2022 Great news! Back to the gym this month - contact us if you need any advice regarding footwear or fitness. Gyms, yoga classes, barre and fitness studios open from 13 June.

11.01.2022 Daylight Saving ends on Sunday 4 April at 3am - don't forget to turn your clocks BACK 1 hour (that means an extra hour of sleep!) DID YOU KNOW? - Daylight Saving was first trialled in Canada before WW2 - The 1st state in Australia to trial Daylight Saving was Tasmania, in 1917 & 1942... - Other States (excluding Queensland) adopted the practice in 1971 - Today, NSW, ACT, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania all have Daylight Saving - Queensland And Western Australia do not. See more

08.01.2022 Its World Health Day Tomorrow! What are you going to do in order to change your health for the better? - Get your feet assessed? - Screen your movement?... - See the physiotherapist or podiatrist for the niggling foot you have had for months? - Start pilates? - Get outdoors and walk, swim, play? - Stop and take a breath? There are so many things you can do, the skies the limit - although starting small is great too.

07.01.2022 Focus on your Feet! International Podiatry Day promotes awareness of foot health and the importance of addressing lower limb injuries

06.01.2022 Best wishes to all our patients and friends who celebrate their New Year this weekend!

06.01.2022 Fathers Day on Sunday 6 September .... take some time to make the fathers in your life feel super special

06.01.2022 School holidays coming up really soon - here are some greet tips that will help you to strike a good balance

06.01.2022 1 September is the 1st day of spring - visit your podiatrist to get some "spring" in your step

05.01.2022 It's Back to School next week and time to check your kids' shoes! Kids' feet grow fast and you may not be able to hold out until the end of the school year. There should be a thumb width's breadth from the longest toe to the tip of the shoe.

05.01.2022 Happy Passover to all! Best wishes from the team at Gentin Podiatry & PhysiotherapyHappy Passover to all! Best wishes from the team at Gentin Podiatry & Physiotherapy

04.01.2022 With the lifting of Covid restrictions we are once again able to participate in those great community events - get fit and promote or fundraise for a worthy cause! We like the MS Walk Run + Roll - 11 April in Sydney where there's a 4k or 8km option - visit mswalk.org.au

04.01.2022 Did you know: Childhood is the most important time for feet and body development your feet in this stage grow and strengthen to what they will be when you are fully developed. Flat, neural or supinated. As expert youth Podiatrists and Physiotherapists we recognise many children experience development problems and pains with their feet and lower legs. These may be hereditary issues, growing pains, in some cases poor biomechanics and problems can even develop from inappropr...iate footwear. The big question for most parents and educators is; How can you tell if your child has a problem? Often, they will begin to complain of a recurrent pain generally in their knees, ankles, heels or back. Sometimes, simply looking at the wear pattern on a childs shoes will help to tell you whats creating the problem. We have some simple techniques that can help fix these common problems. However, sometimes the problem is not simple it may reveal an underlying condition which may require immediate treatment or consultation with another specialist. The Australian Podiatry and Physiotherapy Association recommends foot health examinations for schoolchildren on a regular basis. So keep up the regular checks - and keep your kids feet healthy!!

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03.01.2022 Gentin Podiatry & Physiotherapy will be OPEN through the holiday season - call us on 9387 3174 or email [email protected] for appointments

03.01.2022 Stabilising and strengthening your core has incredible benefits! Build core stability - Lightly pull in the tummy muscles. Hold for 5 seconds, relax. Repeat 12 times. Don't forget to breathe. Build core strength to bring balance to the front and back of your body. The Plank and Bridge are great for building core strength and can be done anywhere.Bridge: Lying on your back, bend your knees and keep your feet flat on the ground. Slowly raise your hips off the floor, lightly ...tightening your tummy muscles at the same time. Raise up to a comfortable point and hold for 30 seconds. Plank: Start on the floor on your hands and knees, with your hands under your shoulders. Step your feet back. For more stability, bring your feet wider than hip-distance apart. Make sure there is a straight line from your heels to the crown of your head and look down at the floor. Lightly tighten abs, quads, glutes and hold. This can be modified by putting your knees on the ground. Core strength lowers the risk of back injury, supporting and protecting the spine. Yoga and Pilates are great for strengthening the core. See more

03.01.2022 Ok, here is todays Hidden Stretch. Lets all stay strong while working "from home" or the office and avoid the niggles and pains. Remember, the goal is to perform the stretch throughout the day (at least twice, hopefully more).... Shoes off. Why: Simple as this. Our feet are made to move. Our feet werent made to sit in crammed shoes all day. So, do yourself a favour and keep a tennis or golf ball in your drawer. Take it out and enjoy a nice soothing roll. How: Start in a seated position. Place a small ball underneath the arch of your foot. Apply pressure down on the ball, and roll the ball from the base of the heel up to the base of the great toe. Where: You should feel this along the arch of our foot and maybe even referring up your leg or into your toes. The more you can get your feet moving freely the happier you will be. . . . . . . . . . . . . #worklife #stayfit #bodystrong #posture

03.01.2022 This Saturday, the 16th May Jason Webb a good friends, will be running his first marathon to raise money for the Sio Ratu Foundation. Due to COVID19, this is now a virtual event. Webby has chosen to run 80 laps of a 530m loop around his block. Sara Gentin will be joining in with him to push him around the block and raise money to support this great foundation.... The idea is a $1 per km donation to register. The goal is to to connect runners in any location world wide to run together for a great cause. There are already young kids signing up for the 5 kms. To participate you can choose a distance option of 5/10/21/42 kms. If your interested please download from the App Store the BOLT FOR GOLD app or search the web "Sio Ratu Foundation" (https://www.sioratufoundation.org.au/) . @sioratufoundation hasbeens_running Looking forward to seeing everyone get their running, walking or shuffle legs on this weekend.

03.01.2022 Wishing our clients and friends a happy and healthy new year

02.01.2022 Happy Easter! We will be closed for the long weekend from Friday 10 April - Monday 13 April, and will reopen Tuesday 14th for all your podiatry and physio needs. We hope you enjoy a safe, relaxing and healthy weekend with your families.

02.01.2022 Keeping your Kids Active Looking for something unique and productive for the school holidays? Winter holidays does not have to equal couch potatoes! Our classes focus on gross motor development in a fun and supportive environment - great for 7-10 year olds. Email [email protected] or contact us on Facebook ... We also have classes for special needs and physically challenged kids and are NDIS approved

01.01.2022 Podiatrist Samantha Gentin 6 months post ACL reconstruction. She is working hard with physiotherapist Sara Gentin to get back on the netball courts. Check out how far she has come! Well done, the hard work is paying off.