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Jane Watson Physiotherapy

Locality: Wahroonga, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9489 4111

Address: Suite 4/176 Fox Valley Rd 2076 Wahroonga, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 National Pain Week starts today and the theme for 2014 is "Pain is Ageless". Go to the National Pain Week website to see more: http://www.nationalpainweek.org.au/

25.01.2022 "A screening test to pinpoint who will suffer chronic pain after surgery could be developed to save up to one in 10 Australians being crippled by agony." (via The Herald Sun). A very interesting article that is worth reading. Read More: http://ow.ly/wtuNc

24.01.2022 Have any concerns about your arthritis or osteoporosis? Call the toll free number 1800 011 041 to speak to a health professional. To Read More: http://ow.ly/uJkYc

22.01.2022 The skull of a new born baby is incredibly malleable. It is subjected to moulding and change throughout the first 12 to 18 months of an infants life as the brain grows and expands and the cranial bones fuse together. With parents warned about the incidence of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), babies have been made to sleep only on their backs in the lifesaving campaign Safe to Sleep until they are able to roll over during sleep. However, it is now becoming increasingly ...common for infants in this timeframe to develop Flat Head Syndrome, or Positional Plagiocephaly. In rare cases, this deformity can be linked to developmental delays later in life, but usually there are no effects on milestones both in infancy and later years. Parents and health professionals main concerns are aesthetical, though flat head is often associated with turning the head more to one side. In her article, Alexandra Martiniuk highlights that in severe cases it can affect the alignment of the ears, eyes and jaw. As Andrea Bartz advises in her article, it is vital to be aware of the positional preference of an infant. Changing head and body position at night will help to prevent repetitive pressure being placed on a single point of the head. Refocus (the) babys gaze by moving a toy or changing the direction they lie. Tummy time should also be practiced each day to strengthen neck muscles and prepare the infant to reach later milestones such as upright sitting. Physiotherapy can play an important role in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Flat Head Syndrome through repositional training involving appropriately exercising asymmetrical neck muscles and improving overall range of motion. Read more about the syndrome here: http://www.essentialbaby.com.au//what-parents-need-to-know AND https://www.thebump.com/a/plagiocephaly-flat-head-syndrome

22.01.2022 An article written about Paralympian Rob Oakley "Getting the right exercise right" for national Exercise Right week (26-30th May). To Read More: http://ow.ly/xGDFH

22.01.2022 When it comes to making sense of what pain means, one of the most misunderstood and crucial concepts is the fact that hurt does not always mean harm. Physical damage and pain are two different experiences. How? Heres what happens when you get a papercut. Receptors in the skin (nociceptors) become activated in response to this new sensation caused by paper cutting the skin. They then relay messages to the spinal cord and into the brain, informing the brain of this new sen...sation. It is then what the brain PERCEIVES and decodes of this information which dictates whether you feel pain or not. It compares the incoming information to past experiences and measures an appropriate response in relation to the context that you are in. When you look down to see a spot of blood on your finger, the brain links this to your understanding that blood means damange. It is only now that you have begun to feel pain. This is a very important concept to understand when it comes to chronic pain. A key contributor to persistent pain is due to the adaptability of the nervous system: this is known as neuroplasticity. When negative cognitions and anxieties are constantly used to label injury or illness, changes occur within the nervous system which makes it more sensitive to the information it receives. Progressively, the THRESHOLD for the amount and type of sensation able to trigger the brains perception of pain is lowered and lessend. This is the nervous system becoming sensitised. Eventually, receptors in the skin which usually decode non-harmful stimuli such as light touch begin to take on the features of pain receptors. This is known as central sensitisation. Even more importantly, neuroplasticity means our system can change: so this sensitivity can be reversed this means pain can improve! When managing chronic pain, it is important to desensitise the nervous system and understand that increased pain does not always mean harm. Pacing and goal setting (not drugs!) are some of the many strategies used in pain management. Read more here about the jigsaw of pain management: http://painhealth.csse.uwa.edu.au:8080/pain-management-maki (image: http://www.wayne.physio//uploa/2017/04/Lower-Back-Pain.jpg)

21.01.2022 "Chronic Pain: Children Face Extra Challenges". An article was released by CBC News about a girl named Ellen Christian, 18, who has struggled with burning pain in her knee for 5 years. This article gives a great insight with the extra challenges children have to face when they have chronic pain. To read more: http://ow.ly/wE6dl

21.01.2022 For Arthritis Awareness Week take a look at some helpful fact sheets on the Arthritis NSW Website. Read More: http://ow.ly/uJkFY

21.01.2022 The My Joint Pain official website (www.myjointpain.org.au) has some fact sheets available. There are also fact sheets on general management, medical management and medicines that could be used to help. Read More: http://ow.ly/qdZRo

19.01.2022 Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Rosemarys story and her website to create public awareness and support for those with those with CRPS. Read more on Rosemarys website: http://ow.ly/pHLjo

19.01.2022 When it comes to performing a complex physical task for the first time, it is not uncommon for children to experience difficulty, regardless of the stage of learning they are in. It is not uncommon for children to even experience delays in their development of gross and fine motor skills. Known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), some children may meet a certain set of criteria which categories them as one of the 1 in 10 children whose difficulties interfere with ...their education and performance of everyday tasks. Paediatric physiotherapists play an important role in their individualised assessment, diagnosis and approach to helping these children in better organising their movement patterns. Some children may function well in everyday activities, despite their awkward movement skills. Without a DCD diagnosis, they too can benefit from physiotherapy intervention to improve their movement efficiency. Physiotherapists can design fun and inventive treatment programs for parents to implement at home, based on your childs specific goals and difficulties. Evidence supports the effectiveness of strength and sensory system training programs prescribed by physiotherapists that are both functional and enjoyable. Developing muscle strength is important for protecting joints, increasing bone density and practicing correct patterns of muscle recruitment. Similarly, sensory system based training is important for helping your child to interpret and analyse the visual, tactile, proprioceptive and vestibular information they receive before, during and after movement performance. Read more here about why you should visit a physio to help support your child: https://choose.physio//infants-and-children/developmental-

18.01.2022 Young Womens Arthritis Support Group (YWASG) was founded in Melbourne, Australia in 1996. This website is for people who have rheumatoid arthritis or other forms of arthritis to contact others, support each other and exchange ideas. They have tips on how to live with arthritis, important information that you need to know, and some personal stories from other members. To Read More: Go to the Young Womens Arthritis Support Group Website: http://ow.ly/rdvcu Like their Facebook Page: http://ow.ly/rdvdS

18.01.2022 In the lead up to Williams Walk 2014 (March 23rd), read Williams heartfelt and inspiring story about his experience with arthritis & helping people. To Read More: http://ow.ly/tT08j

18.01.2022 Adelaide researchers have found new hope for children with arthritis. Read More: http://ow.ly/qUMzs

17.01.2022 Do you care for someone with chronic pain? Chronic Pain Australia shares some carers stories. Read more: http://ow.ly/pHJYh

16.01.2022 Arthritis Awareness Week 2014 is from Sunday 23rd March - Saturday 29th March. Be sure to check in with www.arthritisaustralia.com.au to see what your state has planned.

16.01.2022 Pain is widely viewed as a symptom. According to Dr. Elliot Krane, however, it can and has in many cases become a disease of its own. In his illustrative TED Talk, Krane makes sense of the science behind chronic pain and the way in which the brain can make even the stroke of a feather feel like the flame of a hot torch. How can the nervous system get this so wrong? Chronic pain is yet to be fully understood by experts as people experiencing it continue to spend unnecessa...ry time and money on ineffective medical investigations and drugs. Chronic pain needs to be looked at in a multidimensional sense. Treatment - physical, psychological and pharmacological - needs to have a strong focus on pain education with the aim of eventual self-management. Watch Krane here: https://www.ted.com//elliot_krane_the_mystery_of_chronic_p and read my take on chronic pain here: http://janewatsonphysio.com.au/physio-articles-chronic-pain See more

15.01.2022 "You want to see someone who empowers you to look after your own body, and to look after yourself, who teaches you good strategies for dealing with day-to-day pain. In her article, Olivia Willis distinguishes between the three most popular allied health professionals people turn to for treatment of their musculoskeletal issues - physiotherapists, chiropractors and osteopaths. So who and what do you believe?... Physiotherapists work with conditions ranging from common sporting injuries to complex neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis. Physios use the best available evidence, apply clinical reasoning and wisdom and take into account the patients individual needs. While chiropractors and osteopaths (which we highly respect as fellow health practitioners) use this same evidence-based approach, there is only a scarce amount of high-quality research available for their treatment methods. Physiotherapists not only focus on allievating the physical problem at hand. They seek, through personalised education, to empower individuals with the independence they need to actively participate in all aspects of life. Read more about the differences here: http://www.abc.net.au//physiotherapy-chiropractic-/8360154

11.01.2022 Of the estimated 80 per cent of Australians who experience lower back pain during their lives, too many, says Andrew Taylor, turn to anti-inflammatories and other drugs in the hope of a quick fix. In his examination of recent studies looking at the effectiveness of these drugs, Taylor declares that in fact drugs for back pain are doing more harm than good as Australians waste their money on products that "provide minimal benefit over a placebo. Instead, he argues the importance of lifestyle changes such as regular light exercise and stress management in alleviating back pain and avoiding harmful side effects. Read here: http://www.smh.com.au//back-pain-medications-do-more-harm-

09.01.2022 Chronic pain sufferer Katie Pumphrey completes 15 mile open water swim. To read & watch amazing video: http://ow.ly/xGJWo And to follow Katie, visit her website: http://ow.ly/xGJY9

09.01.2022 The Chronic Pain Project. This website is dedicated to the people who suffer from chronic pain. Here you will find stories of other people with chronic pain, pictures, helpful links, a page explaining what chronic pain is and more. You can also share your own story on how you have dealt with chronic pain. To read more: http://ow.ly/qQ9tS

09.01.2022 Today is the start of Arthritis Awareness Week. Take a read at the media release from Arthritis Australia. Read More: http://ow.ly/uEiuO

08.01.2022 Pain Bytes is a website helping children with their chronic pain. To read more: http://ow.ly/wtsal

08.01.2022 "How much do consumers really know about non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS)?" Great article about a presentation done at the National Medicines Symposium about consumers knowledge about what anti-inflammatories they are taking and how much they really know about them. To Read More: http://ow.ly/xarPA

08.01.2022 Dr. Chris Walsh describes mindfulness as one of the most powerful ways in which we can deal with and overcome psychological, emotional and physical stress. He describes it as an open hearted kind of attentiveness to the present moment and focus on the five senses. Instead of reacting in our automatic pilot habitual ways we become more spacious allowing us to choose different more skilful ways of responding. Read about how Dr. Walsh champions his patients to amend their relationship with pain through mindfulness: https://www.mindfulness.org.au/making-pain-less-bothersome

07.01.2022 Did you know that you could train your brain at any age? Bad brain habits can limit our potential and even lead to health and psychological problems. To read more, click on the link below: http://ow.ly/qUSG3

07.01.2022 Stress has been likened to driving a car about to run about of fuel. It is designed to be a survival mechanism. It pushes us to take action in flight or fight situations and respond in a way that protects us. Though beneficial in small doses, unnecessary levels of stress can begin to influence our body and health in a very negative way. It puts our bodies into overload, making us feel like we are driving on dangerously low fuel all the time. With this type of wear and tear, p...arts start to break down. What is crucial to understand when it comes to our health, is that our body and mind are interconnected. When the mind is tense, the body is tense. Knowing that the body responds to what the mind tells it to do, we can utilise this power to heal. Watch Sharron Harveys film here about the evidence based proof that you can change your mind to change your body: https://theconnection.tv/ Image: http://www.wastelesspantry.com.au//39fe003f-7b84-4a54-9538

05.01.2022 As proven by their high prevalence in the general population, chronic shoulder problems are not limited to those overhead athletes who religiously perform repetitive, complicated throwing actions at maximal force. Indeed, problems at the shoulder are more often than not attributed to an imbalance in shoulder muscle activity caused by incorrect exercising and poor posture. Gym goers who focus their training on the large mirror muscles such as the pectorals and deltoids tend... to promote this muscle imbalance as well as those who sit with poor posture, hunched and round shouldered over a desk for long periods. This causes overworking of the larger muscles and underworking of the smaller ones. What can be done to prevent a "grumbling shoulder"? The shoulders and scapula should be drawn back and down to facilitate a good balance of shoulder muscle activity when lifting the arm. Similarly, an effective exercise programme needs to promote good scapular position, as well as evenly working rotator cuff muscles. Good posture will facilitate normal synchronous movement of the scapular and shoulder. Effective rotator cuff control will ensure the head of the humerus is well centred in its socket throughout movement, rather than being dictated by larger prime mover muscles. Read more about the importance of the scapular in shoulder movement in my article here: http://www.janewatsonphysio.com.au/physio-articles-the-grum Photo: http://upl.stack.com//Keep-Your-Rotator-Cuff-Muscles-Stron

05.01.2022 "Living With Pain: One Womans Story" is an article about Colleen Johnston, a nurse from the Sunshine Coast. She has also had CRPS for 4 years and she talks about the difficulties of seeing specialists, getting treatments, etc. To read more about Colleens story: http://ow.ly/zDUbL

04.01.2022 "It affects every aspect of your life - you cant go to work, or if you do go to work, youre not working at full steam." says Dr Goucke says about chronic pain patients. To Read More: http://ow.ly/rEcgh

04.01.2022 In the lead up to Williams Walk 2014 (23rd March), read this inspiring story about Zoe, written by her mother Natalie. Read More: http://ow.ly/u55K7

04.01.2022 "Living With Pain: One Woman's Story" is an article about Colleen Johnston, a nurse from the Sunshine Coast. She has also had CRPS for 4 years and she talks about the difficulties of seeing specialists, getting treatments, etc. To read more about Colleen's story: http://ow.ly/zDUbL

03.01.2022 Arthritis Australia sent out a media release recently reporting new research highlights of disability impacts in arthritis. Read More: http://ow.ly/qdYtE

02.01.2022 As many as 1 in 5 people are disappointed with the outcome of a procedure that is being described as a rite of passage for the over 55s knee replacement surgery. Though it can be a highly successful operation to undertake if all other options fail, too often people are going under the knife as the one and only way to tackle their knee troubles. Being conscious of joint health is essential when it comes to our knees, particularly when knee osteoarthritis can be enough to... drive a person into inactivity. While most of our priorities lie in preserving our hearts and brains, inactivity can so easily complicate these and lead to greater health problems. In her article, Paula Goodyer stresses the importance of exercise in future proofing our knees. She reminds us that the risk of osteoarthritis is doubled by being overweight. Maintaining good strength in the muscles surrounding and supporting the knee joint not only helps in preventing osteoarthritis, but is also an important way to preserve general health. If osteoarthritis does develop, exercise can help reduce pain and improve function this can delay the need for surgery and potentially help avoid it. Your physiotherapist can prescribe you with the correct program of exercises catered to you as an individual. Read more here: http://www.smh.com.au//how-to-future-proof-your-knees-2017

02.01.2022 Williams Walk 2014 date set to 23rd March, 2014 at Parramatta Park. Helping children with arthritis. Read More: http://ow.ly/tQ888

01.01.2022 Exercise. Is it the last thing on your mind? A long standing battle with lack of motivation and purpose? To say the least, exercise, coupled with a nutritious diet, is considered the key to leading a healthy life. The good news is that its almost always, however long youve been inactive, and whatever your age or health status, possible to do some type of it. In her article, Cathy Johnson shares a number of tips and tricks for getting started when you havent exercised in ...a while. Start slow. The body takes 6-8 weeks to get use to activity - the same time it takes to form a habit. Cathy suggests getting started with a 10 minute walk each day, gradually increasing the intensity overtime. Set goals. Youre more likely to enjoy what you are doing if you take the time beforehand to ask yourself what you want to get out of being active. Get help! Look to doctors, physiotherapists and registered personal trainers to give you an idea of what works best. Physiotherapists are especially good if youve had any niggling injuries youre concerned about. Read more of Cathys advice here: http://www.abc.net.au//where-to-start-when-you-ha/8360262

01.01.2022 The TV show "The Doctors" recently aired an episode about a woman named Kathy who has Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) which is also known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). In this episode, Dr. Travis Stork talks about RSD and Kathys history with the chronic disease. Read more and watch videos here: http://ow.ly/q9EjV