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Mana Physiotherapy

Locality: Falcon

Phone: +61 475 879 736

Address: 1/22 Galbraith Loop 6210 Falcon, WA, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 Good morning! A local Mandurah Physio is doing her Masters in Womens Health and really needs your help! She is doing some incredible research about Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse and as with any research the more data the better.... Below is a link to an anonymous survey so if this applies to you she and the greater Physio community (ie me!) Would really appreciate you filling it in and/or sharing. More than happy to answer any questions or pass you on to Katie if needed. Thank you!!

24.01.2022 As the weather cools down it so easy to stay inside. To keep you moving and keep the kids entertained, why not jump onto the back lawn and crank out some three legged downward dogs?! This little session was followed by little Raf getting thrown into the air for 5 mins, then a great game of chasey- gets the heart pumping in no time!

23.01.2022 Why you should get to the beach! Walking on soft sand requires 2-3 times more energy than walking at the same speed on a hard surface It also works the small intrinsic muscles of your foot, which may aid in supporting your arches if you have the tendency to roll in... The soft sand (especially in bare feet) is more of a proprioceptive challenge for your body. What?! You say? It challenges your balance and can work wonders if you are rehabbing from an ankle sprain/injury Need to work your quads (thighs)? Try walking backwards in the soft sand, or, better yet, walk backwards up a sand dune. That will get the quads burning in all the right ways! And who doesn't want this as their gym?! So if the salt, sunset and cool water isn't enough to get you there, your physio says..."get to the beach"!!

23.01.2022 Do you keep rolling your ankle? Something that often gets missed after an ankle injury is retraining balance. High level activities that train your brain and body to correct small movements that might result in another injury. Your body is great at preventing these small rolls in a healthy ankle, but once it has been injured it is much harder. Balance retraining can help and is so important if you want to play sport, skateboard, hike or do anything outdoors, without injuring... your ankle again. Feel free to get in touch if you want to know more!

21.01.2022 Come down to The Little Aussie Cafe to support a great cause!!

21.01.2022 I am happy to say Im back from leave and Mana is open for business! Family time has been incredible and its always nice to be home. Im excited for the rest of the year!!

21.01.2022 Have you ever thought about trying yoga? If you have wanted to try it but not sure if it's for you, Ange at Wise Moves Yoga in Falcon offers a beginner deal of $15 for the first week and you can try unlimited classes!! Amazing value

21.01.2022 ~ CHRONIC PAIN ~ Although this article refers specifically to St Lucia, World Physiotherapy Day is globally recognised, with the theme of this year being to raise awareness of a Physio's role in treating people with Chronic pain. It's an interesting read and summaries a few points really nicely.... As always, if you have any questions feel free to get in touch

21.01.2022 Knee pain can be caused by so many different things, but a common one I see is Patello-Femoral Joint (PFJ) pain. The PFJ is the joint between the knee cap and the rest of your knee- it needs to move properly every time you walk, run, squat, jump or move your knee. If this doesn't happen properly, you can end up with pain and wearing of the joint. This taping can be so effective as part of a treatment plan for people with PFJ pain so if you get knee pain, especially while you ...exercise, it is definitely worth getting checked out so you can keep doing what you love! As always I'm happy to answer questions so feel free to get in touch!

20.01.2022 Mana Physiotherapy is closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. I am still available via phone, messenger or email for any questions or guidance on pain or injury- please don't hesitate to contact me and I'll help you in any way I can. I am looking forward to the day I open my doors again- it will be a happy one indeed!... Until then, please stay safe and look after yourselves and those around you. This is an incredibly tough time for everyone in our community. Please be patient and kind. If you are considering online subscriptions, keep it local!! We all want businesses to come back to after this situation settles. Together we are capable of incredible things! Wishing you health Cat

20.01.2022 MANA PHYSIOTHERAPY Mana Physiotherapy: I will be set up with my table and offering biomechanical assessments to check for asymmetries in strength/alignmen...t between left and right. I will also bring my ultrasound so people can see how it works. I'll also offer any advice/recommendations on current/past injuries and generally happy to chat all things Physio! Mana Physiotherapy is owned and run by Cat Meunier - a Mandurah local and passionate Physio. Cat has extensive experience in both musculoskeletal injuries and women's health conditions. She runs a small clinic in Falcon where her primary goal is to listen to you and your story and use her exceptional skills to help you get the most out of every session. For more info check out her website at www.manaphysiotherapy.com.au and like her on Facebook @ManaPhysiotherapy

20.01.2022 Text neck- its a thing! Our head is heavy- around 5kg give or take. The head and spine is designed beautifully. If our heads center of gravity is sitting on top of the axis of our spine, it takes very little muscle activity to keep it there.... Enter mobile phone, tablet or device...and that design goes straight out the window! Tilting your head forward to look at your phone puts a huge amount of force through the joints and discs in your neck. It also means the muscles in the back of your neck have to be working overtime to hold your head there. The result? Maintaining this position for long periods of time puts you at huge risk of neck pain, shoulder pain, headaches, stiffness and wear and tear of the small joints in your neck. It is so easily corrected by just being mindful of the position you hold your head (and your phone) in when you are perusing. So.....stand up straight!! I bet you all have by the time youve read this Cheers, Cat

19.01.2022 Bring on 2020! I hope you've all had an amazing summer break. Most of ours was spent doing something along these lines Heaven!! Mana Physiotherapy is open and back to normal hours. Mon, Tues 9am-2.30pm, Thurs 9am-6pm.... I've got a bit of info I'll be posting about in the next couple of weeks, especially focussing on how to keep niggles and injuries at bay as everyone gets back into their usual routines. Keep an eye out!

19.01.2022 I am happy to say I'm back from leave and Mana is open for business! Family time has been incredible and it's always nice to be home. I'm excited for the rest of the year!!

19.01.2022 Good morning! A local Mandurah Physio is doing her Master's in Women's Health and really needs your help! She is doing some incredible research about Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse and as with any research the more data the better.... Below is a link to an anonymous survey so if this applies to you she and the greater Physio community (ie me!) Would really appreciate you filling it in and/or sharing. More than happy to answer any questions or pass you on to Katie if needed. Thank you!!

17.01.2022 I know this isnt physio related but humans just never cease to amaze me. And yes that is someone surfing! Check this wave out!!!!

17.01.2022 What a group of superstars!! Here is a patient of mine, competing at Nationals on an injured ankle and still taking out the ring (yep they're the best of the best!) Her commitment, tenacity and professional attitude is way beyond her years. I saw that ring today and it has some serious weight to it!... Congratulations Shaylan, Kalarni, Josh and all the crew at Toxic Cheer for nailing it over there!

17.01.2022 Have you ever thought about trying yoga? If you have wanted to try it but not sure if its for you, Ange at Wise Moves Yoga in Falcon offers a beginner deal of $15 for the first week and you can try unlimited classes!! Amazing value

16.01.2022 I know this isn't physio related but humans just never cease to amaze me. And yes that is someone surfing! Check this wave out!!!!

16.01.2022 ~Resistance bands~ I just went online to look for some fitness equipment and saw that Orbit Fitness and others have shut down online ordering due to such high volumes. If anyone wants a basic but very effective piece of equipment, I have theraband (resistance band) of 5 different strengths. I am not about making money here, just offering for people who want to workout at home- feel free to PM me and I can post to you. $10 per meter including postage Wishing you safety and he...alth Cat See more

13.01.2022 Who knows what you're going to find when you walk a new path? A friend told me about a great walking path along the beach. I walk along the beach all the time, but how is this?! Maybe paradise is being able to drink your coffee on this chair every morning! What's my point? Try walking/ running/ riding a different path this week. Show me what you find!... See more

13.01.2022 Feeling wonky?! Gym injuries are so common. Often people are stronger or more flexible on one side than the other and this can lead to a higher risk of injury. Something I love to do as a Physio is to help people prevent injuries in the first place, or at the very least prevent them from re-occurring. ... Biomechanical assessments are a great way of checking your alignment, flexibiity and strength imbalances during movements. By picking up these imbalances, I can give you guidance on training them specifically to ensure your body is working evenly, reducing the risk of injury. If you have any questions, I am more than happy to help! As always, online bookings are available at www.manaphysiotherapy.com.au Happy workouts!

13.01.2022 Inspiration to keep on moving!

11.01.2022 ~Extended Hours~ Mon 9am- 2.30pm Tues 9am- 4pm Thurs 9am- 6pm~Extended Hours~ Mon 9am- 2.30pm Tues 9am- 4pm Thurs 9am- 6pm

11.01.2022 Bring on 2020! I hope youve all had an amazing summer break. Most of ours was spent doing something along these lines Heaven!! Mana Physiotherapy is open and back to normal hours. Mon, Tues 9am-2.30pm, Thurs 9am-6pm.... Ive got a bit of info Ill be posting about in the next couple of weeks, especially focussing on how to keep niggles and injuries at bay as everyone gets back into their usual routines. Keep an eye out!

11.01.2022 Finding 30 means you are not moving for 23.5 hours!! Im not out to make people feel guilty...but this struck a cord with me. Current guidelines for healthy adults between 18-65 yrs is to find 150-300 minutes of moderate intensity activity per week. ... Average this to 225 mins and that works out to 32 minutes per day. Moderate intensity means you should be breathing more heavily than normal but still be able to maintain a conversation, albeit perhaps in shorter sentences. Even if we managed to get 30 mins of moderate intensity movement every day, it still would mean that we could be relatively sedentary for 23.5 hours every day! Scary huh??! If you have to drive a lot for work, have a desk job, or both, it is way harder for you to get moving. So every little bit counts. Yes find your 30, but think about what you do over the day and get creative. Stand whenever you can, march on the spot or cut laps of the office while you are on your phone, waiting for the kettle to boil or your lunch to heat up. Dont be afraid to look like a dork! Crank out a few squats at your desk, get to the playground (when was the last time you tried monkey bars??!), wrestle (thanks Elisa!), dance, clean....whatever!! Even if you get to the gym or out for exercise every day (kudos to you) still think about moving a bit more throughout the day. Youre body will love you for it!!

09.01.2022 Is learning to relax the key to your pain? Muscles need to be strong. They also need to relax. For the strong powerful muscles in our body to work properly, they need to switch on...and they need to switch off! This sounds simple, but it is not for many people. If you have pain and have been doing strength exercises til the cows come home with no progress, perhaps teaching your core, back, glutes, hamstrings, pecs (any problem area) to relax as well as contract is the missin...g part of the puzzle. Of course, everyone is different, but this is definitely something to think about.

09.01.2022 ? SHIN PAIN ? As the new year gets under way loads of people start to hit the sidewalk to get back into shape after the Christmas indulgences. If you took some time off exercise over summer or are getting stuck into a new regime, shin pain (think shin splints) is a really common problem. It is one of those issues that can just be a niggle or can become really painful, potentially stopping people from exercising all together.... If shin pain is an issue for you, it's definitely worth getting checked out. In most cases it's very treatable and with some hands on treatment and exercise guidance you'll keep on track to nail your fitness goals. As always, feel free to get in touch if you have any questions! Cat

09.01.2022 Some people might call me crazy but I've had what I think is a genius idea. Disclaimer: not physio related and any dieticians/ nutritionists out there I'd love to know what you think! I love smoothies but I don't find them filling enough to be a meal. I'm also not keen on powdered food (ie. Protein powder)... So here it is....my kale, banana, almond milk and silken tofu smoothie. Creamy, delicious, nutritious, weird! Don't knock it til you've tried it!! Then let me know your thoughts Cat

08.01.2022 I came across this flowchart for all the different causes of Low Back Pain. I think it is great- This is why everyone's pain is different and everyone will respond to different things.

08.01.2022 Check out this great approach to exercise for women of all ages

08.01.2022 This Saturday 25th May Mandurah Movement Therapy is holding a Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser. 10am. I will be doing a presentation on all things Pelvic Floor and deep core, including a demo with the real time ultrasound so you can see exactly what's involved in a pelvic floor physio assessment. Of course you'll also be able to check out this amazing facility- it's truly impressive!!... We'd love to see you there to support this essential cause. Cheers, Cat

06.01.2022 Some people might call me crazy but Ive had what I think is a genius idea. Disclaimer: not physio related and any dieticians/ nutritionists out there Id love to know what you think! I love smoothies but I dont find them filling enough to be a meal. Im also not keen on powdered food (ie. Protein powder)... So here it is....my kale, banana, almond milk and silken tofu smoothie. Creamy, delicious, nutritious, weird! Dont knock it til youve tried it!! Then let me know your thoughts Cat

06.01.2022 Who knows what youre going to find when you walk a new path? A friend told me about a great walking path along the beach. I walk along the beach all the time, but how is this?! Maybe paradise is being able to drink your coffee on this chair every morning! Whats my point? Try walking/ running/ riding a different path this week. Show me what you find!... See more

05.01.2022 If you are wanting some exercise ideas for home, please please please continue to support local so we have some businesses to go back to after this situation passes Moorey's Martial Arts is launching their online Dojo tomorrow. Check it out for more information!

05.01.2022 Mana Physiotherapy is not your normal Physio Clinic... What makes Mana Physiotherapy unique is that it is built on the belief that there can be a mind- body approach to Physiotherapy- a balance between exceptional clinical knowledge and integration of a calm and centered mind for optimal healing. You will receive the most current, evidence based Physiotherapy assessment and treatment techniques, interwoven with the premise that your thoughts and beliefs regarding your pain or injury will have a dramatic effect on your bodys physiological healing. Cat Meunier owns Mana Physiotherapy and is the sole practitioner. Her patients' well being is her only priority.

05.01.2022 Text neck- it's a thing! Our head is heavy- around 5kg give or take. The head and spine is designed beautifully. If our head's center of gravity is sitting on top of the axis of our spine, it takes very little muscle activity to keep it there.... Enter mobile phone, tablet or device...and that design goes straight out the window! Tilting your head forward to look at your phone puts a huge amount of force through the joints and discs in your neck. It also means the muscles in the back of your neck have to be working overtime to hold your head there. The result? Maintaining this position for long periods of time puts you at huge risk of neck pain, shoulder pain, headaches, stiffness and wear and tear of the small joints in your neck. It is so easily corrected by just being mindful of the position you hold your head (and your phone) in when you are perusing. So.....stand up straight!! I bet you all have by the time you've read this Cheers, Cat

02.01.2022 Next block starts 22nd August! Next week Contact Ange to reserve a mat

01.01.2022 Finding 30 means you are not moving for 23.5 hours!! I'm not out to make people feel guilty...but this struck a cord with me. Current guidelines for healthy adults between 18-65 yrs is to find 150-300 minutes of moderate intensity activity per week. ... Average this to 225 mins and that works out to 32 minutes per day. Moderate intensity means you should be breathing more heavily than normal but still be able to maintain a conversation, albeit perhaps in shorter sentences. Even if we managed to get 30 mins of moderate intensity movement every day, it still would mean that we could be relatively sedentary for 23.5 hours every day! Scary huh??! If you have to drive a lot for work, have a desk job, or both, it is way harder for you to get moving. So every little bit counts. Yes find your 30, but think about what you do over the day and get creative. Stand whenever you can, march on the spot or cut laps of the office while you are on your phone, waiting for the kettle to boil or your lunch to heat up. Don't be afraid to look like a dork! Crank out a few squats at your desk, get to the playground (when was the last time you tried monkey bars??!), wrestle (thanks Elisa!), dance, clean....whatever!! Even if you get to the gym or out for exercise every day (kudos to you) still think about moving a bit more throughout the day. You're body will love you for it!!

01.01.2022 Have a Safe and Happy Easter Everyone!!