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24.01.2022 Pregnancy is a time of plenty of changes for the female body, changes that might bring about some issues for the post-partum woman. Getting back into exercise or doing the physical things you’ve enjoyed doing before, can be tricky but rest easy, help is at hand! And for more video's from the Kinetic Medicine Team, jump over to our website and have a look what you can find. https://kineticmedicine.com.au/videos

24.01.2022 STRESS & THE PELVIC FLOOR Did you know if you are stressed for long periods of time (or even short periods) it can cause your pelvic floor to contract (aka. tighten). If this happens often, you may struggle to relax your pelvic floor. ... This means you may find it harder to insert a tampon or even have sexual intercourse during that time. If your stress levels are high over a long period of time you can also put yourself at risk of developing pelvic pain. Even if you don’t have any of those symptoms But find yourself getting stressed on a regular basis, how about we find one things to do during the week to wind down and relax? i.e. taking a bath, putting some lavender drops on your pillow or even downloading a meditation app and giving that a go!

24.01.2022 You wouldn’t think it but getting expert rehabilitation in Port Stephens can be tricky. When you’ve had a knee or hip replacement, back or shoulder surgery or just stuck in pain, a trip to a specialist or surgeon can add an extra burden of difficulty to the already tough experience. That’s why not having to travel far and wide for therapy and rehabilitation is so important, and it’s a driving force behind why we do what we do in our Salamander Bay practice.

23.01.2022 Rewire your brain The brain can be rewired and under certain conditions, radically rearranged. Some of the best tools needed for rewiring the brain are very simple. All a person needs to change his or her brain is a whole lot of focused and dedicated practice. From learning to control your emotions to - hitting a cricket ball, the core of change involves rewiring he brain. ... While the idea of practice makes perfect is simple, how to practice is more complicated. The brain also involves another rather large white elephant in the room: MOTIVATION. Neuroplasticity takes tremendous amount of work. It does not necessarily involve a long period of time, just a lot of focused effort. But did Ricky Ponting stop practicing batting before his last game? NO. because he wanted to keep being better even though he was one of the best already! You just have to improve a little bit everyday to achieve that continuous growth!

23.01.2022 Stay excited !! We haven't been able to celebrate the opening due to current events, but we are thrilled to share with you what's going on with Kinetic in Gloucester! Upgrading from our room in the Gloucester Medical Centre we now have our own buliding RIGHT NEXT DOOR! And this is Gloucester's first dedicated rehabilitation centre and boy do we have some plans for the great people of this special part of the world.... Check out the way things are taking shape inside and keep an eye out for more celebrations, and hopefully a Grand Opening coming soon!!

21.01.2022 HEAL for Mental Health with Kinetic Medicine is helping to transform the mental health of communities of older adults all over the Mid Coast, Port Stephens and Hunter regions. Don’t believe us? Just ask Rose! Best of all, this special program is completely FREE - funded fully by the federal government through the Hunter New England CC Primary Health Network - and exclusively delivered by Kinetic Medicine because of how much of a need it serves across our regions. ... We’ve got new programs starting soon in: - Salamander Bay - Bulahdelah - Forster - Taree - Old Bar - Wingham So if you, or someone you love, is aged over 65yrs - or over 55yrs for those who are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander - and are wanting to improve your mental health, reach out and have a chat with us to see how we can help.

21.01.2022 Desmond didn’t think exercise physiology would help, he didn’t think it would be for him. Presenting with lower back pain and symptoms radiating into his hip, thigh and knee, he found he didn’t have the power he needed to get up stairs and keep himself steady. Little did Desmond know that these kind of problems are right up our alley. He’s shown pretty solid progress with each session - improvements in his pain, more freedom to move, he’s starting to feel strong again. All in all he says he’s feeling great and has given us 2 thumbs up

17.01.2022 We can’t all be as well balanced as Brendan! When he walked in to our Taree clinic he had just had some pretty hefty ankle surgery to help him better manage his day to day life. We’re stoked to see him walking without his crutches, making gains and growing in confidence. He is now back to his work and one all-round happy camper.

17.01.2022 It’s smart to ask for help. It’s a good feeling when you know your way out of a problem. But when doing it yourself risks you having to stay sick, sore or suffering, knowing that you need to ask for help is the wisest place you could find yourself in. That’s why, when it comes to using exercise as medicine or therapy, we’ve done the hard yards to earn the know how to show you how to get your health back on track.

17.01.2022 Make time for yourself In what ways do you take care of yourself? well, that's where the tricky part begins. What is self-care? Self-care is any activity that we do deliberately in order to take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health. ... Although it's a simple concept in theory, it's something we very often overlook.

16.01.2022 We hope your Christmas has been full of peace and joy, the love of friends and family and cherished memories this Christmas. Wherever you are and however you’ve spent it, Merry Christmas from all of our families to yours.

15.01.2022 Whether you’re new to running, or whether you’ve been stuck at a level you’ve become unsatisfied about, there is a way for you to get more out of your body to reach the level you’ve got your sights set on. Implementing the fundamentals of sport science, human physiology and biomechanics are the concepts that underwrite our everyday practice. Applying these concepts to your running means we can find the strategies you haven’t tried yet to get you moving towards better. So whether you’re trying to pass a fitness test, finally get through ParkRun, or just accomplish that goal you never thought you’d reach, we can help you make a plan that’s just right for you.

14.01.2022 Introducing Rojina!!!! She has traveled the furthest to join our team but the journey has proved well worth it, as she brings a wealth of experience from her time working as a private practice Physiotherapist in Bangalore, India and her work in speciality cancer hospital. After completing further study at the University of Western Australia Rojina has made the move to Taree to make the Mid North Coast her new home and has settled right in. We are so excited to have her o...n own team as she already returning rave reviews and helping Kinetic clients!! Welcome to the family Rojina. Heres a quick fun five with Rojina 1.Donut or Croissant Donuts!!! 2.Would you rather be able to talk to land animals, animals that fly, or animals that live under the water?Land Animals, because I'd love a dog and be able to talk with him!! 3. What is the most unusual fear you have? The death of a loved one 4.If you could be any type of flower what would you be? ROSE 5. What songs have you completely memorized? None I know some of Chori Magna jada(Nepali song) and as a teen used to know it better!!

13.01.2022 Mental health awareness is really important with the events of 2020 bringing it to the forefront.

12.01.2022 Pain certainly feels, at least initially anyway, like it’s something that should be avoided and that certainly can be the case in at least the initial stages. If you’ve suffered the onset of an acute injury then ensuring that your body has the time and space to settle down and/or heal can be important. Yet bed rest has become something we know, in principle, doesn’t lead to better results. That’s why it’s vitally important to get expert oversight when you become injured or s...uffer the onset of pain, and that the result of this should include at least some idea of what a map of recovery should look like. Yet, health professionals who simply provide the advice to wait until all pain resolves are providing advice that has been found to often lead to impaired recovery and even poorer rates of healing. Our body thrives on stimulus and when we withdraw physical stimulus that keeps our systems regulated appropriately towards tolerating stress we do it a disservice.

12.01.2022 5 Helpful Mental Health Strategies 1. STOP technique Stop what you’re doing Take a few deep breaths... Observe your experience without judgement - thoughts, emotions, posture, body Proceed with something that will help you in the moment - cup of tea, talking to a friend, take a bath, etc. 2. Meditation Meditation is a practice that uses mindfulness to focus on something in particular. Meditation can be used in the present moment by focusing on our breathing, our surroundings or even something we want to attract into our life such as openness. Sometimes thoughts may enter our minds that are unrelated to what we are focusing on and that is ok. Try picturing these thoughts on clouds that float by, leaving as quickly as they came. 3. Sleep hygiene Sleep is an important process which allows the body to restore and recharge. Having good sleep hygiene can make a big difference in sleep quality. Some tips for good sleep hygiene include: - Minimise stimulants like caffeine, alcohol and tobacco before bed - Create a regular night routine - Try waking and sleeping at the same time each day - Avoid using screens 23 hours before bed 4. Movement There are so many benefits to moving your body, from reducing stress, releasing endorphins (aka happy chemicals), increasing confidence in regards to movement, improving sleep, decreasing inflammation as well as strengthening and building up muscles. Try to move your body for at least 30 minutes a day doing something you enjoy - Pilates, walking, swimming, weightlifting, yoga are just a few examples. 5. Gratitude rampage Gratitude has been proven to reduce stress, increase happiness and rewire connections in the brain to create new pathways. A gratitude rampage is where we stop, set a timer for >2 minutes and list all the things we are grateful for - from the big things like family to small things like being able to have a coffee.

10.01.2022 We often see people who have been told things about their backs that means they worry about just how safe they might be. The reality is that your back is capable of being stronger than you think. In a fascinating study, participants with back pain who were shown images of their own backs with more defined musculature so as to convey the notion that their own back was stronger, had less pain.... If you want to learn how it’s possible for your back to feel stronger, we’re the kind of people who are committed to showing you how.

09.01.2022 Treat all of you. The best advances in treating mental health recognise the power of treating the body and mind together. Our exercise physiologists work as an integral part of an individuals mental health care team for people living with: PTSD Depression... Anxiety Addiction disorders Eating disorders Schizophrenia Bipolar disorder See more

09.01.2022 Jimbo has always been a hard worker, about ten years ago he hurt his back at work, his employer and the insurer supported his rehabilitation. Jimbo undertook various medical appointments that focused on diagnosing and treating his pain, some approaches were successful and some were not. About 12 weeks ago Jimbo had his first appointment at Kinetic Medicine, one of the first things the Exercise Physiologist asked him was, what are your goals?... This was something new for Jimbo, he had never been asked this question before. His response was that he wanted to get, back to work. With a clear goal was established, Jimbo and his Exercise Physiologist collaborated on exercises that supported the physical requirements for him to work, strategies that helped him manage his back and coaching around the nature of his pain. Just because it sounds simple, doesn’t mean it’s easy though. Jimbo committed to doing the work and in time found that his pain was reduced. Also Jimbo started his new job last week.

09.01.2022 Lyn was first referred to Kinetic Medicine back in March. After experiencing multiple falls in her home and noticed a lack of confidence in her walking ability. Lyn wasn’t doing activities such as gardening, household chores or shopping anymore - she was worried about falling and it was really weighing heavily upon her. Upon visiting Lyn in her home, a movement-based plan was put in place to help her increase her lower limb strength, balance and coordination. Lyn was particul...arly diligent, even completing a couple of exercises each time she was waiting for the kettle to boil. After 16 weeks, Lyn has dramatically improved her balance and walking tolerance, feeling confident to go for small walks around her block and spend time in her garden. Lyn feels safe living at home on her own and has even reduced the amount of home care she receives.

08.01.2022 What about our Seniors? All of us are finding the current times challenging in one way or another. People have lost their jobs and have had their future plans interrupted or even ruined. Thankfully, there’s been a lot of attention paid to mental health and psychological wellbeing. It’s encouraging to see that people are open to discussing how they are feeling, and plenty of us are willing to lend a listening ear. Our Seniors, though, require a special consideration. They’re the portion of our population who face the most challenges in adopting new technology being used to overcome our current obstacles. They’re the ones we’re also trying to protect most due to their vulnerability.

08.01.2022 Job alert We’re still on the lookout for some very special people to join our Support Services Team and we need your help - 1x Support Services role in TAREE/FORSTER (must be able to work across both locations) ... - 1x Support Services role in SALAMANDER BAY These are client facing, administrative roles that also mean you’ll be part of helping to co-ordinate our Practice’s operations across Regional NSW. If people have ever said any of this about you, it’s likely you’ve got what it takes: A people-person and a keen listener, you listen to understand and not just to wait for your chance to speak Able to keep focused amid competing priorities , diligent enough that you’re not tempted by shortcuts and open minded enough youre always looking for better ways to do things Strong technological proficiency (if you get frustrated with technology we’re probably not the right place for you) A dedicated team player. You have a sense of pride in the work you do, but it’s nothing without being able to share it with others Willing to undertake ongoing training, a readiness to take direction and to solve dynamic problems Roles on offer are on a Casual basis but a Part Time role may be considered for the right candidate. To start a conversation with us about this role, send your audition tape to [email protected]

08.01.2022 Race car drivers have a saying - never look at the wall. What they mean is, when you’re hurtling along, you will move to where you attention is. And the wall is no place a race car driver wants to end up. In many ways, that’s a metaphor for life. If we keep looking at the things we want to avoid instead of the things we want to move towards we run the risk of continuing to find ourselves frustrated by not achieving the ends we have in mind. ... We’re all for helping you find your way to the things you want. Rather than just pain relief, we need to look at what pain has stopped us from doing and find our way back to things that mean the most to us.

06.01.2022 Heads up Corowa Kinetic Community - we’ve moved! We’ve moved into some comfier digs on the corner of Evelyn and Guy St’s, opposite the Hospital, whilst we wait for our long term home still in the works. We’re now co-located with the fabulous Redgum Skin Cancer Clinic and a host of other fabulous health professionals, and we’ve got some super exciting plans for 2022.

06.01.2022 FLASHBACK! In looking back through the Kinetic Facebook archives for something poignant to share we found this little gem that’s as true now as it was then and has a lot to do with why Kinetic Medicine exists. There’s only so long you can stay fed up about a problem before you either have to quit complaining and either roll over or get your hands dirty, and so we’ve spent the last 5 years toiling at taking regional healthcare to the next level and we’re just getting started

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05.01.2022 If you're an exercise physiologist looking to turbo charge your career and flex some clinical muscle then we need to talk. We're looking to add another exceptional clinician to our team providing services out of our Forster and Gloucester clinics on the NSW Mid North Coast - Scientifically proven to be the greatest place to live on earth This position is full time and comes with unrivalled mentoring and professional development support as part of an award winning team.... If you were fortunate enough to become part of the Kinetic Medicine Team you'll: Take your place as a highly regarded clinician in our network of exceptional local health professionals Receive individualised mentoring and professional development planning Be supported to achieve work life balance living in places most dream of holidaying in Take part in our culture of innovation and devotion to the best outcomes for our patients and clients You'll also receive above award wages, have access to business supported PD and may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Excited? If you're the right EP for us you should be. Email CV's and audition tapes to [email protected] and lets make take the step towards your next best career move

05.01.2022 Introducing little Lenny Hugo Holman. 22.12.2020 Mum(Sophie), Dad (Tom) & Eddie are doing well and loving every moment with Lenny and we are all excited to share in the news! Including these adorable snaps

02.01.2022 Fact Vs Fiction Exercise can help to both prevent and manage Type 2 Diabetes FACT!!... For a person with diabetes, exercise helps to: - make insulin work effectively - maintain a healthy weight - lower your blood pressure - reduce your risk of heart disease If you are living with diabetes, ask an Accredited Exercise Physiologist to prescribe an exercise program individualised to you.

02.01.2022 Sometimes it can be powerful to ask ourselves the tough question of ‘have we been wrong about this?’ Whether it’s about a decision that we’ve made in the past or one we keep on making, it can be powerful to ask the boldest of questions of self reflection. Doing so, though, in a way that doesn’t lead us to shame, guilt or regret is somewhat of an art. Being objective doesn’t come as easy to some as it does to others because the notion of ‘failure’ can have such a powerful and lasting impact. This notion of ‘failure’ either considering our actions or even ourselves in our entirety as either living up to a standard or falling short often does more harm than good and as a result the management of this concept is emerging as a secret weapon in helping people do things of significant.

02.01.2022 In celebration of our Salamander Bay clinic's 1st Birthday we've got gifts to give away! If you're a Salamander Bay local, pop in to get the best coffee around from our friends at the Village Grind to enter the draw and win! Simply spend more than $10 and put your contact details on the back of your receipt and slip it into the box in-store. ... 3x lucky winners will be drawn on the 1st of November to win a Kinetic Prize Pack featuring all the goodies below.

01.01.2022 October is one of our favourite months - spring, birthdays, daylight savings - the gifts keep on coming! Those living with persistent pain hold an important place for us. Whether it’s a unresolved workplace injury, chronic back, neck or shoulder pain, Fibromyalgia or even Chronic Fatigue, trying to find ways to make a difference for people living with pain is what we spend a large amount of time working on. That’s why we’ve put together a gift for those with pain. Our Po...sitive Pain Program has been a labour of love and something that we work through with patients who need it and we’ve created an ebook version available with just a simple click below https://kineticmedicine.com.au/pocket-positive-pain-program If you want help with knowing where to start or if this might be right for you, give us a yell

28.12.2021 We are busy planning our next round of HEAL for Mental Health programs for 2022. If you’re over 65 and looking forward to finding ways to boost your mental health, make sure you make HEAL part of your new year. HEAL for Mental Health with Kinetic Medicine is a FREE program for older adults who are at risk or live with a mental health concern. Programs use physical activity and lifestyle education workshops, held over 8 weeks to share strategies for improving your psychologic...al wellbeing. We follow up with several individual consults after the program to ensure the best result for each particapant. We have programs scheduled to start in Salamander Bay, Bulahdelah and Taree in mid to late January 2022 and others to follow in February. Check out our website or call us on 02 6557 7479 for more details and to register. https://kineticmedicine.com.au/heal-program

14.12.2021 At some point most of us feel like we’ve probably left schoolyard games like handball behind us, but believe it or not we’re not slacking off here Balance is a crucial skill to preserve as we age, and improving our ability to balance is pretty complicated. Balance is maintained by feedback loops within our nervous system, and by training it under dynamic and constantly changing loads we can actually improve - no matter what age you get to ... Believe it or not, we regularly see people get back their ability to walk - even sometimes with only very limited assistance. It’s no miracle, it’s the power of science in action - with just a little bit of support and know how

05.12.2021 Plenty of people don’t always understand what we do, in part because the idea of ‘exercise’ can have different connotations for different people. Whilst it’s true that the right kind of movement, designed just for you is a big part of what you can see happen in our clinics, it’s just one side of what we do. Sitting with you long enough to get an understanding of what’s actually going on is such an important element of our process. The better we can understand, the better we can o help you to understand it too. When everything makes sense, we all do better.

01.12.2021 Telehealth has become a mainstream part of life for some of us in the last 2 years. But aside from Covid precautions, the broader acceptance of Telehealth has meant more and more people now have access to care that helps them actually get better. From the person going through treatment for cancer who needs our exercise oncology services but is so fatigued they can’t drive, to the person living with chronic fatigue syndrome who finds it hard to leave their bed - Telehealth me...ans our next clinic can be wherever you are. Oh, and is anyone else tired watching this!?

21.11.2021 It’s been 3 years today since we officially opened our Taree Headquarters. Over the last 3 years, this place has been a place of healing and empowerment, as well as a launching pad that has seen us spread far and wide. Believe it or not, we’re not done yet.

14.11.2021 Don’t forget that our FREE Mental Health program for Older Adults is live and running across our Mid Coast and Hunter clinics. If you’re over 65 and have concerns about your mental health then we would love to help you. Contact us or head to www.kineticmedicine.com.au/heal-program for more information

29.10.2021 Helping people is in our DNA, and sometimes we get the chance to be able to go the distance with a few people - through the ups and downs - to see incredibly meaningful change. People like Geoff or Deborah here are just 2 of our many favourites and it’s an honour to play some small part in helping people live life to the full.

09.10.2021 In looking back over the last 6 years, the face of Kinetic Medicine has been our clinical team. We’ve been blessed to have the help of some specially talented people - and to have had a little fun along the way.

20.09.2021 This week coming marks the end of October (can you believe it? ) meaning another birthday for Kinetic Medicine - can you believe we’ve been at this for 6 years now? Over the next few days we want to celebrate a few things and people because, if not for our people, we wouldn’t be where we are today - making a difference in the communities we’re a part of. So our first special person to thank is the wonderful, ever patient Sephora - tomorrow marks 4 years of Kinetic love for ...our Seph Seph was one of the first to join our team and is our equal longest service team member, gracing the phones and clinic admin since before we even had an office! We love you Seph and everything you do and can’t express our gratitude enough!

09.09.2021 Sometimes, from the outside, things look simple. Something as familiar as exercise can very often be assumed as being straight forward enough that anyone could do it. It’s why we see a lot of ‘cookie cutter’ approaches taken, with the assumption being that the same thing should work for everyone. And whilst anyone can use exercise as medicine, making it actually work for you when it counts - when you’re health is at stake - can sometimes require a fair bit of work. The reality is, there is no one quite like you. Your pretty special! That’s why you need someone on your side who’ll listen, who will help you understand. We’ll help you through the ups and downs in a way that will give you the power to make those precious meaningful steps to feeling like yourself again.