Loxton Physiotherapy Service in Loxton, South Australia, Australia | Physical therapist

Loxton Physiotherapy Service

Locality: Loxton, South Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 8584 5040

Address: 4 Henry Street 5333 Loxton, SA, Australia

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

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21.01.2022 - COVID-19 GYM CLOSURE - LPS wishes to advise our valued clients that the Pilates Gym will be closed to public users until further notice.

21.01.2022 - COVID-19 PRACTICE UPDATE - Please read below the most recent directives from SA Heath in relation to wearing a mask when attending allied health services, this includes physiotherapy. We ask clients to do their best to comply with these updates. We are all in this together! If you have any further questions or concerns, feel free to contact the practice on 8584 5040.

20.01.2022 - MAT PILATES WITH JULIA 2021 - No experience required, All welcome. Secure your spot by calling 8584 5040 or email provided below.

19.01.2022 - 12 TIPS TO PERFORM AT YOUR BEST - Tips 11 & 12: 11. Eat well Diet is such an important part of performance. We need accessible stores of energy to burn and enough protein to help muscle recovery. There is no such things as a perfect diet as we all need different things in different quantities but listen to your body and you will soon work out what foods you thrive on and what ones make you sluggish. ... 12. Know the demon inside Managing stress and mental hygiene may not immediately relate to performance for some people, but ask any elite athlete and they can tell you about stress. It can be friend or foe. Stress can help us perform better but when not harnessed and out of control it feels like you are being beaten up on the inside. It affects your decision making and your behaviours. Take the time to understand what winds you up and what helps you to keep calm.

18.01.2022 - Qigong - This past month at LPS we have been exploring an alternative health practice that can be adapted for a range of health conditions. Genevieve Dalzell is a qualified Qigong Instructor and has worked with LPS to develop a 6-week course as a pilot program. The course has been offered to some of our interested clients and we are looking forward to getting some feedback. Qigong is an ancient Chinese Practice which involves gentle exercises, deep breathing and mediation ...for health and vitality. Qigong techniques are a combination of slow gentle movements, stillness, inner awareness, and creative imagination which translate to daily life. Qi means ‘energy’ and gong means ‘to work, practice or cultivate’. Qigong is like Tai Chi however has a greater focus on improving health. The proven benefits of Qigong include: - Better blood circulation - Reduce stress - Increase energy - Improve memory - Heal injuries & manage pain - Relaxation of the mind and body - Increased range of movement in joints and muscles - Restoration of hormonal balance Below is some picture of our Qigong Instructor Genevieve Dalzell and some of our staff members giving it a go. If Qigong interests you or you would like to give it a go, feel free to contact our Reception on 8584 5040.

18.01.2022 - CHRISTMAS OPENING TIMES - Loxton Physiotherapy Service wishes all of our clients, family and friends a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. All our facilities will be closed from December 24th and will reopen 4th January. Emergency appointments available only on the days listed below, but otherwise business resumes as usual from 4th January.

15.01.2022 - COVID-19 PILATES UPDATE - Online zoom pilates classes will be offered during the 6 day lockdown. Stay tuned for times and further information. Stay safe and healthy. - LPS

12.01.2022 - COMMUNITY & STAFF TRAINING ENGAGEMENTS - Even in a quiet year like this one, our staff have been involved in professional and community activities. In the second half of the year our physios have: Attended online Pubchat event: This Australian Physiotherapy association event is an opportunity for the graduating year of SA physios to meet industry leaders within the profession and learn about entering the workforce. This year our physios were asked to speak to the gra...duating class about working in rural practice. Georgia Hay spoke about the support offered through RDWA scholarships and her own pathway to Loxton while Georgia Brown mentioned the diverse range of learning opportunities she had been exposed to (despite COVID) and how Rural practice had been the right choice for her and Sue of course, just told them Rural practice was the best and everyone should consider it. Staff completed online training in Occupational health Whole body vibration and its effects on the musculoskeletal system was the topic. Sue attended and spoke at 2 Toolbox talks for local industry about back care in the workforce. Sue was invited to speak to Loxcare & Historical Village volunteers on Manual handling. It was wonderful to see these organisations supporting their volunteers in this way. This was a fun night with lots of participation and we think everyone went home with some helpful advice. See more

12.01.2022 - VIRTUAL PILATES PARTICIPATION - Online Pilates exercises you can do from the safety of your own home. - No previous experience is required. - Do not need gym equipment to participate. - You do not need to live in Loxton to participate.... Contact 0435779051 or DM our page if your are interested in participating. Just something to keep us all sane in this crazy time. All welcome

11.01.2022 - WELCOME MURPHY My name is Murphy and I joined the LPS team at the end of October. My new role at LPS will be to support clients in the hydrotherapy pool. As a qualified swim instructor, the water is one of my favourite places, so I am looking forward to helping our physios deliver supported hydrotherapy programs to our clients. While I update some of my training, I am settling in at the clinic by learning some of the general admin duties. When I am not at LPS, I also work as a Veterinary Nurse. In my spare time I enjoy waterskiing, horse riding and spending time by the river with my family, friends and of course, my much-loved pets. So far, I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here, learning the ropes and getting to know all the friendly client faces.

11.01.2022 - EXERCISE & BACK PAIN - If anyone ever wondered why the Physio's at LPS are always badgering our clients about exercise here’s why. Low back pain is one of the most common causes of disability and affects most of us at some point in our lives, but there is really good evidence that exercise can reduce the risk of re-injury.... Research completed at the University of Sydney by physiotherapist Giovanni Ferreira, recently published in the Journal of Physiotherapy states exercise alone or combined with education is the only intervention with proven efficacy for preventing low back pain from reoccurring. This author claims current estimates from systematic reviews indicate a risk reduction of up to 45%. Think of it this way, if you have had a back injury and you decide to get fit and start exercising you have immediately (almost) halved the risk that you will have another episode.

10.01.2022 - VIRTUAL PILATES - Click on the image to see scheduled virtual pilates class times. No experience required, all welcome. If you are interested please contact 0435779051.

09.01.2022 - TIPS FOR HEALTHY BRAIN AGEING - Sue likes to read. Recently she read the book The Changing Mind by David Levitin described on the cover as A neuroscientists guide to aging well. Sue wanted to share with our followers, particularly those over 60 the following appendix taken from the book which includes a list of things to do to rejuvenate or at least help healthy brain ageing. Levitin, D 2020 The Changing Mind, Dutton, United States of America.

08.01.2022 - VIRTUAL PILATES UPDATE - Due to lockdown restrictions soon to be lifted we will resume as normal from Monday. This means our Lockdown Online Pilates Class Schedule will no longer be able to run Mon-Wed. However we ARE still running our weekend Online Pilates Classes with Julia. Join her 9am Saturday and 10am Sunday.

08.01.2022 - PILATES INSTRUCTOR - LPS are pleased to Welcome Julia Flett to our team. Julia is an accredited Polestar Pilates instructor and will be based here in the Riverland for the next few months. Whilst in the region Julia will be working with our physiotherapists to review, prepare and support both existing Pilates exercise programs and to develop new plans for our clients. You will hear more from Julia in the coming weeks but for those of you on self managed plans who feel like they need some new challenges Julia will commence taking bookings from October 19th. To express your interest please contact the Practice on 8584 5040.

07.01.2022 - TELEHEALTH CONSULTATIONS - Whilst the 6 day lock down continues and face to face in clinic consultations are not available LPS are keeping up with the times and moving to digital appointments. LPS are offering conference consults to help those clients who may need just a few exercises prescribed or advice over the following days. If you have seen a Physio at LPS and need a check in or catch up, please call the clinic on 8584 5040 to book a session from the comfort and safety of your home. Stay safe and healthy and see you on the other side, fingers crossed Wednesday 25th November.

06.01.2022 - FAREWELLS - We have sadly said goodbye of another of our admin team. Many of you will know Heidi’s friendly face as the one that greets you at our practice reception. Heidi has taken an opportunity to return to the industry that is her first love and finished her time at LPS. Heidi has been a bright and energetic member of our team and was our only full time administration service provider for most of this year. Heidi has shouldered much of the day to day management of the... Practice. Always very organised, Heidi has also kept our RTWSA systems going and we will particularly miss her help in this area. That said we wish Heidi the very best in her new job, which we are sure she will make a success. We have also recently farewelled Henry Lambert - UNI SA Student, who has been an enjoyable addition to our team. Henry is grateful for the kindness and generosity of the clients he has seen here and feels he is now much better prepared for the future. We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to Henry’s learning.

04.01.2022 - MENTAL HEALTH - 1. Exercise and physical activity can help mediate the symptoms of mild anxiety and depression and is a useful adjunct in a multi-modal approach to managing more severe mental illness. Engaging in exercise promotes endorphin production and reduces inflammatory markers and stress reactivity 2. Psychomotor therapy, a combination of cognitive, emotional and physical engagement can be used to reduce stress and increase social engagement. For example, a person m...ay engage in aquatic therapy to help them move and relax their body. 3. Talk therapies, psychologically based interventions such as cognitive behavioural therapies should be seen as working in concert with the promotion of physical well-being. In chronic pain, behavioural conditioning often underpins maladaptive movement patterns that facilitate pain experiences. Clinical psychologists often apply cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance commitment therapy models to address psychological barriers to well-being. Physical models of rehabilitation applied by physiotherapist use similar principles where fear avoidance is seen as a barrier to physical recovery. 4. Mindfulness and Yoga, once seen as part of alternative health practices are now well supported by evidence for use in chronic conditions. South Australian research has shown benefits produced by mindfulness yoga programs includes reduced levels of stress and anxiety and improved quality of life. Community based Yoga courses are widely available and should be considered by those with chronic musculoskeletal conditions as one avenue of management. 5. Basic Body awareness therapy, the concept that the physical body is at the centre of perception is thought to improve body image and reduce anxiety. Developed in Europe, this therapy is not widely available in Australia but motor control training and mindful approaches to movement such as the clinical Pilates model use similar principles. See more

03.01.2022 - BALANCE PRACTICE - Georgia H has found a novel and fun way to do balance and leg strength training with one of her young clients. Here is Tyler Hucks practising sit to stand and standing balance on a ski trainer (watched closely by Georgia) Tyler’s goal is to build enough leg strength to tackle a wakeboard this summer so we thought we should put the Aquaflow current to the test and give Tyler some real practise! Good luck Tyler!... Thank you to Jess and Tyler for allowing us to post this. See more

01.01.2022 - PILATES CLASSES ALL WELCOME - Mat classes due to commence 10am Friday the 13th November. Absolutely no experience necessary. Bookings are essential, only 6 spots remaining!"