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LifeCare Phoenix Physiotherapy

Locality: Spearwood, Western Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 9434 3660

Address: 3/223 Rockingham Road 6163 Spearwood, WA, Australia

Website: www.lifecare.com.au/phoenix

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25.01.2022 Physio Fact Friday! When we are born, our skull consists primarily of 8 different bony plates with gaps in-between to allow for easier birthing and growth (which is why there are some soft spots)! Most of these fuse together by the time you're 2 years old.

24.01.2022 Over the long weekend, Jordan was down at Leederville Oval working with the Western Bulldogs AFLW team as they took on the West Coast Eagles. Unfortunately for the Doggies they went down by 4 points but it was a fantastic game and another great opportunity for Jordan to add to his AFL experience. Jordan has also worked with the Gold Coast Suns (AFL), Fremantle Dockers (AFLW) and East Fremantle Sharks (WAFL), and is currently the physio for the AFL WA State Academy.

23.01.2022 Exercise in isolation is difficult for everyone, especially our older generation who are potentially at a higher risk of falling or injury. Thankfully a website with "safe exercises for older people" has been put together with input from some very knowledgeable physios. So if youre looking at doing some exercise and want some advice or have a parent/grandparent who needs to get moving, flick them this link! https://www.safeexerciseathome.org.au/

23.01.2022 Physio Fact Friday! Did you know that your Sartorius" is the longest muscle in your body? It goes from the front of your hip to the inside of your knee and rotates and bends your hip so you can sit cross legged. It is named after the traditional cross-legged position tailors (sators) assumed at work.... #physio #facts #anatomy See more

23.01.2022 On Friday we unfortunately saw Julia walk out the door for the last time. Julia has been at the practice for the last 2 years and is loved by staff and patients alike. Well all miss the energy she brought every day and wish her all the best in her physio career!

22.01.2022 Tutorial Tuesday: How to Plank PROPERLY The plank is one of the best abdominal exercises out there, but it is often done poorly and can cause lower back issues rather than toning the abs! Jordan (LifeCare Physio) and Louis (JLF owner and head coach) run through a few easy tips on how to plank well and apply the principles to push ups and burpees for that extra challenge! More more info and to check out other turtorials, head to our blog: https://www.lifecare.com.au/clinic/lifecare-phoenix/news/

21.01.2022 Physiotherapy is still classified as an essential service, and as such we are open for business as usual. For those who are unwell or self-isolating, we offer Telehealth consults from the comfort of your own home. For more information feel free to call us on 9434 3660. Stay safe!

21.01.2022 Our free Christmas Raffle is back! Every year we arrange a free raffle as a thank you to our patients for their support during they year. If you're coming in for treatment over the next month make sure you grab a ticket!

21.01.2022 Huge congratulations to Leo De Bari who won our free Christmas raffle this year, we hope you enjoy it!

21.01.2022 Physio Fact Friday! Your brain makes up only 2% of your body weight yet it requires 20% of your blood supply! Oxygen travels in the blood so without a massive blood supply, your brain wouldnt be able to function properly. When you exercise, your body can divert blood from your internal organs (like your stomach) to your muscles, which is one of the reasons you can feel sick when working hard!

21.01.2022 The bench/chest press is one of the most important exercises in any gym program and a great way of building upper body strength. Jordan (LifeCare Physio) and Louis (JLF Owner and Head Coach) show you how to stay safe during the exercise and run through a couple of variations to try. Check out our website for more Exercise Tutorials and must-read blogs https://www.lifecare.com.au/clinic/lifecare-phoenix/news/

20.01.2022 This week Jordan (LifeCare Physio) and Louis (JLF Head Coach) teach you the secret to turn getting that six pack youve always wanted.

20.01.2022 On Saturday, Jordan (our physio) was down at JLF helping run a massive charity Bootcamp to raise money for the NSW bushfires. 52 members of our community came down for the session and raised a massive $1572 for our brothers and sisters over East! Jordan runs weekly rehabilitation classes at JLF and performs gym screenings at our clinic to identify current and potential problems and correct them before they can become an injury! For more info on the classes or screening, give us a call on 9434 3660. To donate to the NSW RFS, go to https://www.facebook.com/donate/457543414940852/10156571195176791/

20.01.2022 A huge congratulations to Caitlin who is graduating with a Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion tonight! Dont worry though, shell still be manning our front desk as she goes on to study her Masters in Public Health this year Congrats again!!!

20.01.2022 This week we are dragging ourselves out of the age of paper-based notes and into the new era of electronic notes!!! Please bear with us if there are any slight delays as our physios get used to the new system and our front-desk staff scan in all the notes. Once everything is set up our services will be much more efficient and streamlined, as long as our computers cooperate...... Stay healthy and happy and have an awesome day!

20.01.2022 Physio Fact Friday! Did you know that isolation for COVID-19 doesnt magically heal your injuries? In fact, inactivity is often the WORST thing you can do if youre sore! If you have had to self isolate, please DO NOT come into the clinic but DO keep doing your exercises, its not as if youll have much else to do for 2 weeks ;)... If you dont have to self isolate and have an appointment with us, were taking comprehensive measures to ensure youre safe when you come in for your appointment. For more information or if you have any questions, please give us a call before your appointment on 9434 3660. Stay safe!

19.01.2022 WA Day Hours: We are open tomorrow from 8:30-11:30 and still have a couple of appointments available. If youre in need of physio, head to https://www.lifecare.com.au/clinic/lifecare-phoenix/book/ or give us a call tomorrow morning. Have a great weekend!

19.01.2022 Physio Fact Friday! How much sleep do you REALLY need? Check out the recommendations from The National Sleep Foundation below. Sleep is one of the most commonly overlooked contributors to being in pain. Its common knowledge that if youre sleep deprived youre more likely to get sick, irritable and not function well, and it has the same impact on pain as well.... If youre feeling sore try getting another hour or 2 of sleep and youll probably wake up feeling a lot better!

18.01.2022 Physio Fact Friday! There are almost 100,000km worth of blood vessels in he human body. That's more than enough to circle the earth twice!!!

18.01.2022 Tutorial Tuesday: Chest Press! The chest/bench press should be a staple of every good gym routine to build chest, arm and shoulder strength, but can often be a bit difficult for those with shoulder pain. Jordan (LifeCare Physio) and Louis (JLF Head Coach) demonstrate the correct technique of this fantastic exercise and provide a couple of variations.

18.01.2022 Physio Fact Friday! Did you know that by the time you're 40, 50% of people who DON'T have back pain will have a bulging disc? In fact, having structural problems with your spine is completely normal and most of the time doesn't cause any issues!

18.01.2022 ***IMPORTANT UPDATE (01/02/2021)*** As per government directives, we will unfortunately be required to CLOSE the clinic over the 5 day lockdown period (Monday 1st Feb Friday 5th Feb inclusive). Our physios will still be available to answer questions via email and conduct Telehealth consultations. ... If you would like to book a Telehealth consult, please contact your preferred physio via their email and they will be in touch to organise it. Telehealth consults are rebatable through private health insurance at $70 for a 40 minute New Injury Consult and $50 for a 30 minute follow-up appointment. We are hoping to be open from 8:00am on Saturday and we’re aiming to return to normal hours on Monday the 8th of February. Our physio’s emails are: Dan McCabe: [email protected] Jordan Wilson: [email protected] Michael Rogers: [email protected] Shannen Pink-Cristancho: [email protected] Stay safe!

17.01.2022 Need to see a physio but dont want to leave your house? We are now providing 1:1 Telehealth Consultations where our physios can assess, diagnose, offer advice and prescribe a rehab program from the comfort of your own home! For more information or to book you Telehealth Consultation, give us a call on 9434 3660. Stay healthy!

16.01.2022 Physio Fact Friday Did you know that when visual information enters your eye it actually goes in upside down and then gets flipped as it passes thorough the lens and retina? If this didn't happen the whole world might look something like this!

16.01.2022 Physio Fact Friday is back! Did you know the bones in your hands and feet make up over half of the total number of bones in your body? Each hand contains 27 whilst each foot has 26, making up 106 of your 206 bones! #physio #funfacts

15.01.2022 Physio Fact Friday! Although spending a lot of time with your head down looking at your phone isnt ideal, it isnt going to permanently damage the structures in your neck. Studies done on cadavers have shown that the neck can tolerate 560lbs (250+kgs) before the structures start to fail...and thats in dead tissue. In alive humans its safe to say the structures would be able to tolerate a lot more than that! Credit: Adam Meakins

15.01.2022 Do you have shoulder pain? It is one of the most common problems we see in the clinic and often causes a lot of grief when lifting, especially overhead. Jordan (LifeCare Physio) and Louis (JLF Owner and Head Coach) run through 3 exercises you can do to help strengthen the shoulders and get rid of the pain. For more info on these exercises and other Exercise Tutorials, check out the "Blog" page on our website! https://www.lifecare.com.au/clinic/lifecare-phoenix/news/

15.01.2022 Physio Fact Friday: Cracking your knuckles DOES NOT cause arthritis! The sound is due to a bubble forming inside the joint then popping and the worst thing that comes from it is the annoyance to the people around you! For more info and to check out a video of a knuckle popping, go to... https://www.health.harvard.edu//knuckle-cracking-annoying- Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch #keeponcrackin #PhysioFactFriday

14.01.2022 Telehealth appointments are now available with our physios! If youre self isolating at home or are too unwell to attend your physio appointment, we can bring our smiling faces and expertise to the comfort of your own home! Telehealth consultations allow your physio to assess your injury, provide education and advice and prescribe a personalised rehab program. ... For more information give us a call on 9434 3660. Stay safe and healthy

13.01.2022 Physio Fact Friday! Did you know that a newborn's heart beats 3 TIMES faster than an adult's?! As you age (or get fitter) your resting heart rate gradually slows, eventually averaging 70 or so beats a minute when you're an adult. Hummingbirds have the fastest heart beat in the animal kingdom at 1200 per minute and blue whales have the slowest at 6.

12.01.2022 COVID-19 Update Whilst almost everything at the clinic is business as usual, weve changed a few things in response to the increasing cases of COVID-19. The most exciting of which are our new greeting methods to replace our standard handshake. Which one is your favourite?

12.01.2022 Physio Fact Friday! It takes almost 300kg of direct pressure to squish the disc of a 50 year old 1mm. Add in the other 22 discs in the back to spread the load out and you start to appreciate how much vertical force it would take to compress the discs significantly. #physio #funfacts #anatomy #lowerbackpain

12.01.2022 To ensure they comply with the "social distancing" policies implemented in response to COVID - 19, our physios are working on new ways of treating their patients...

11.01.2022 Physio Fact Friday! Did you know that all physios are trained to treat more than just muscles and joints? There are 3 main areas of physio: Musculoskeletal (muscles and joints) Cardiorespiratory (heart and lung) and Neurological (spinal cord and brain). There are also more specialised areas such as Womens Health, Pediatrics and Geriatrics.... #physio #facts See more

11.01.2022 Physio Fact Friday! There are almost 100,000km worth of blood vessels in he human body. Thats more than enough to circle the earth twice!!!

10.01.2022 Want to know a great exercise to help prevent and manage lower back pain? Or are you more interested in building a bigger booty or crafting buns of steel? Maybe its all of the above? Either way Glute Bridges and Hip Thrusts are for you! Jordan and Louis take you through the PROPER technique of glute bridges and hip thrusts to work your core and glutes and ensure you dont hurt yourself!

10.01.2022 *Updated Clinic Hours* Tomorrow (Saturday 21st) Jordan Wilson is filling in as the Dockers' physio in the morning, and as such he'll be heading into the clinic between 11:30-2:30. He's still got a couple of appointments remaining, so if you need treatment, give us a call and leave a message and we'll get back to you when we get in at 11:30!

10.01.2022 Practice Update! Dan is taking a few days off to celebrate his birthday and he'll be back next Tuesday. In the mean time we have Michael and Jordan manning the fort and there is still limited availability left this week if you need us!

10.01.2022 Want to get fit for summer? How about shed a few kgs? Or maybe even put on some muscle? Jordan Wilson - Physio - runs through 10 essential exercise tips to make it happen! Check it out on our website! https://www.lifecare.com.au//10-exercise-tips-to-maximise/

09.01.2022 Physio Fact Friday! Did you know that your 'Sartorius" is the longest muscle in your body? It goes from the front of your hip to the inside of your knee and rotates and bends your hip so you can sit cross legged. It is named after the traditional cross-legged position tailors ('sators') assumed at work.... #physio #facts #anatomy See more

08.01.2022 Not only are our physios great at treating your injuries, they are flat-pack assembly masters as well! Weve got some flash new desks in our rooms as we prepare for the transition to electronic notes. Let us know what you reckon next time youre in!

08.01.2022 Deadlifts are arguably the best of all lifts and if done properly allow you to move huge amounts of weight. Unfortunately though, it is also one of the most poorly performed exercises and can result in back and leg injuries if done wrong. Thankfully, Jordan (LifeCare and JLF Physio) and Louis (JLF Owner/Head Coach) are here to show you how to perform a deadlift without hurting yourself!

06.01.2022 It's that time of year already when Christmas cards need to be sent out! Thankfully, a couple if Santa's helpers were on hand to assemble this year's batch. Massive thanks to all our patients and referrers for supporting us this year despite a worldwide pandemic. We really appreciate it!!!

05.01.2022 Physio Fact Friday! Ever wondered why your funny bone is called that even though it is the complete opposite of funny when you hit it? Its because its on the end of the HUMERUS (your arm bone)! The shooting pain you get when you hit your funny bone is actually form hitting the ulnar nerve as it passes behind the elbow.

05.01.2022 Physio Fact Friday! Did you know some people are missing muscles in their body? Palmaris Longus (a forearm muscle), for example, is missing in around 20% of arms, and Plantaris (a muscle behind your knee) is absent in approximately every 7 legs.... This means that you could have more muscles in one of your arms or legs than the other! See more

05.01.2022 Physio Fact Friday: You may feel as though youre too busy to exercise, but when put into perspective, lack of time shouldnt be an excuse... Exercise not only makes your muscles stronger, it also reduces pain, builds bone strength, improves your heart and lung function, boosts mental health and reduces the risk of a whole host of medical conditions. #NoExcuses

05.01.2022 Need a physio this Christmas? We will be open throughout the festive season (with a few minor changes to opening hours) to give you a hand if you need it. Stay safe and healthy!

05.01.2022 SNEAK PEEK behind the scenes at our least favourite time of year; new year filing We apologise to our patients if it looks as though a bomb has gone off when you come in, well hopefully have the 1000s of pages of notes hidden away again soon!

02.01.2022 Physio Fact Friday! Most of the muscles in your body are actually groups of muscles working in unison to allow you to move. For example, your triceps are actually made up of 3 separate muscles, hence TRI! Can you think of any other muscle groups which are named in a similar way?

01.01.2022 Physio Fact Friday! Did you know that by the time youre 40, 50% of people who DONT have back pain will have a bulging disc? In fact, having structural problems with your spine is completely normal and most of the time doesnt cause any issues!

01.01.2022 Physio Fact Friday! Did you know that the physios at our clinic are specially trained to use a scientific form of acupuncture called dry needling to release tight and painful muscles quickly, easily and relatively painlessly? If you have pain and dont mind super thin needles its worth trying! *Note: No porcupines are injured in the application of dry needling... #physio #funfacts #acupuncture See more

01.01.2022 Physio Fact Friday! Your body is incredible at adapting and compensating for any deficits, just check out how much stronger this fibula (little shin bone) becomes to compensate for a baby born without a tibia (big shin bone)