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Melissa Yeates Physiotherapy

Locality: Arno Bay, South Australia

Phone: +61 427 282 095

Address: 17 First Street 5603 Arno Bay, SA, Australia

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25.01.2022 This is a great video which you can show your patients and to reassure them about their imaging findings! :) Credit for the video: Now Health Group - Osteopath

24.01.2022 Ever wondered why you are more sore on the second day after a workout?

23.01.2022 Food for thought! Have you spent the whole day sitting at your desk? Maybe time to move? #exerciseright

23.01.2022 Pilates is back! Starting next Wednesday 1st May. Wednesday 9am and 6.30pm classes Arno Bay community sporting complex $10 per session All fitness levels welcome... Questions to 0427 282 095 See more

22.01.2022 What's all the fuss about exercise, you ask? This is why. Click on the picture to see the full picture. Credit: @BelievePHQ

22.01.2022 Your body is: Strong Tough Adaptable Robust ... Yes indeed: you are a STAR Thanks to Anthony Halimi Masseur-Kinésithérapeute D.E for making this awesome infographic!

19.01.2022 [ & ] This is so good @hannahmoves Weve all been there: we have accidental tumbles, we cut ourselves, we scrape shit up. We k...inda suck. But its all good: youre still awesome I promise. Let me ask you something. When that kind of thing happens: does the world come to a screeching halt? Did you isolate yourself from the rest of society and wait for your body to right itself? Did you stop living? . '. See what cuts and scrapes can teach us about our bodies is that they are designed to keep on keepin on WHILE we heal. Hell, you might even be like me and go so hard that you re-open a scape several times. I doubt this worries you very much. You know healing will eventually work itself out and so you keep going. This is vitally important. In fact, tissues NEED you to keep moving. Why then, do so many worry so much when they get injuries on the inside that they cant see? Is it the uncertainty about it? Are they worried about doing more damage? Are they worried it will be permanent? You might be thinking: okay Nick sweet logic there fella, but skin isnt the same thing as muscle, or tendon or other types of connective tissue. And youre right. But we DO know from research that most tissues in the body all heal in three phases, and they are as follows: THE INFLAMMATORY PHASE THE REPAIR PHASE THE REMODELLING PHASE Yes. Some tissues take much longer than others (i.e. tendon healing is a joke compared to muscle), but they still heal in time. And they NEED you to move in order to optimize the remodelling phase. The lesson: When youre hurt, keep moving. Modify stuff. Limp around. Try other movement options. Push the envelope a little bit. Test your body. Sure its okay to rest a little bit early on but then get your ass going. Thats what youre supposed to do. In other words: Dont sit still. Make moves. Nick Hannah, PT Registered Physiotherapist #hannahmoves Disclaimer: This is not medical advice and is used for educational purposes only. If you are having pain or health related complaints, please seek out a licensed healthcare professional.

16.01.2022 Facts about Intervertebral Discs From Physio Meets Science We would add that discs don't slip.... which you can read about here:... https://www.physio-network.com/discs-dont-slip-dammit/ References: Running: https://www.nature.com/articles/srep45975 Resorption: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/28072796/ Physical Inactivity: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/25947906/ Physical Activity: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jbmr.3357 Cyclists: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/30157104/ Wear and Tear ... ? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/19111259/ Loading and Healing: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/26409630/

15.01.2022 #Repost @brad_beer [A TIGHT MUSCLE IS LIKELY NOT TIGHT!] _ If youve been stretching, stretching, & stretching a tight feeling muscle, without repri...eve -then I politely suggest you STOP! _ No amount of stretching or foam rolling will help the feeling of muscular tightness - Rather turn your attention and put your energy toward STRENGTH work of the tight muscle _ In runners this is classically the case for ongoing feelings of CALF or HAMSTRING tightness (irrespective of a runners best efforts to stretch, get massaged, or foam roller the calves)-the tightness just doesnt seem to go away! _ The remedy is found in STRENGTH work _ If your calves feel tight start with some body weight slow calf raises (i.e. 2s up, 2s down) before progressing onto heavier loads with standing and seated calf raises in the gym _ If you upper hamstrings are tight stop stretching them (eek!) and start some hamstring bridges off a chair or in the gym prone single leg slow hamstring curls and onto Romanian deadlifts _ If you upper traps (neck muscles) are tight stop stretching them (eek!) and start some single arm heavy upper trap dumbbell shrugs _ TAKE HOME: if youre feeling like a muscle is staying tight despite best efforts to work on it with stretching, massage, or foam rolling, then shift gears and strengthen that muscle group-as tight muscles are weak typically weak muscles _ If you know a runner this can help please tag them in _ As always questions and comments are welcome . . . #physio #physicaltherapy #run #running #runner #rehabilitation #run #runner #running #sportsscience #marathon #marathontraining #tendontuesday #triathlon #ultrarunning #trailrunning #trackandfield . What do you think? Does anybody know if there is research been done on this topic? Let us know! See more

14.01.2022 Lack of exercise can shrink your brain.

14.01.2022 A wave of new research has been released advising surgery as a last resort for knee pain. In this short six minute #ABCHealthReport episode, Dr Norman Swan talk...s to Victor van de Graffan orthopaedic surgery resident in Amsterdamabout his findings from a new trial comparing surgery and physiotherapy for meniscal tears. While the findings found similar outcomes in both groups, there is an increased risk of complications from undertaking surgeries like knee arthroscopes. #choosephysio for knee rehabilitation See more

14.01.2022 Physios treat more than you think.

13.01.2022 It's National Pain Week in Australia, and we're here to share Lorimer's pet peeve about how people understand back pain. Tag a friend in the comments who needs to know that you can't slip a disc!

12.01.2022 Amazing, make sure you view the whole picture

11.01.2022 TWO-THIRDS OF HERNIATED DISCS HEAL ON THEIR OWN! - RESULTS FROM A RECENT META-ANALYSIS Too many people think that once you have a disc herniation (or disc bulge...), that youve got it for life Well, a recent meta-analysis (Zhong et al., 2017) has shown that 2/3 of disc bulges spontaneously heal on their own! Many of them within a few months too. Conclusion from the paper: Because the overall incidence of disc de-herniation is now 66.66% according to our results, conservative treatment may become the first choice of treatment for LDH. Even though discs sometimes herniate, this does NOT mean they 'slip'. Jarod Hall has written a great blog on what actually does happen and how to deal with it. Read it here https://www.physio-network.com/discs-dont-slip-dammit/

11.01.2022 Still the belief that running is harmful is very prevalent among the public

10.01.2022 PAIN WITH EXERCISE Great concept here from Marc Surdyka, PT, DPT, OCS. Meaningful activities are often relinquished by clients for fear of making their con...dition worse. It is often thought that if exercise is painful, then it must be avoided. Fortunately, this is not always the case. So, when is it okay to have pain with exercise? Is it tolerable? This is unique for every person. Whether you rate the pain as a 3/10 or a 5/10, its important to ask yourself if youre comfortable with the level of discomfort associated with the exercise youre performing. Remember, pain doesnt always equal damage. Does it hinder sleep? If youve ever dealt with a shoulder injury, you know how difficult it can be to sleep on your affected arm. Thats not what this question is about, though. If you can normally sleep on your back with minimal symptoms, but your recent workout left your shoulder throbbing so badly that you cant find any position of comfort, it might have been too much. Does it impact daily function? Once again, this is above and beyond its normal impact. Is your morning workout keeping you from gardening? Ascending stairs? Doing the laundry? If so, it may be necessary to back off a bit. Does it settle within 24 hours? Some individuals have little to no pain during exercises, but have an exacerbation of symptoms the next day. When you wake up in the morning, what are your baseline symptoms like? Lets assume you go for a long run that same day with little to no pain, but wake up the next morning with far worse symptoms. Its another indication that you might have pushed a bit too far. Is it impeding your goals? If you can squat 200lbs with a 3/10 pain and work up to 250lbs over the course of 3 months with that same 3/10 pain, thats progress. If your performance is consistently improving or youre achieving your goals without a worsening of symptoms, youre likely in the clear. If you can confidently provide the appropriate answers to the questions above, it is probably okay to exercise with some pain. Pain is complex and may fluctuate depending on the circumstances, so these are more of guidelines than rules. Seek a healthcare provider who understands this concept. See more

10.01.2022 This is fantastic! Busting myths about exercise for older adults. https://www.rd.com//myths-shouldnt-believe-fitness-af/amp/

10.01.2022 PILATES UPDATE Pilates classes will start again next week for term 2. Monday 5.45pm Cleve school drama room Tuesday 9am Arno Bay sporting complex Wednesday 6.30pm Arno Bay sporting complex... Cost $10/wk to pay up front for the term or $12 for a casual class. Please contact me with any questions 0427282095 See more

09.01.2022 The benefits of walking! Walking is good for you.

09.01.2022 Lets think differently about low back pain. Think deeply about your own beliefs as a healthcare professional. -Are you afraid of pain? -Do you think pain me...ans: there has to be something damaged! -Bending the back is something dangerous and can damage the discs -You have to tense your core muscles to protect the back Be honest with yourself and try to change your mindset about the back. The back is a very strong and robust structure, that can be trusted. Movement is good, just like every other joint in the body. Lets try to reduce fear among us, healthcare professionals, because when we are fearful of certain movements or think the back is vulnerable, then your patients will become fearful too. And what do people do when they are afraid? Tense their muscles, guarding, slow movements. This is not good for our tissues in the long term. Of course, when you are injured, then its good to protect the injured tissues for a few days, but after that its best to gradually load them. What do you think? Let us know! Great infographic made by Kevin Wernli Physio

09.01.2022 Researchers have tied three behaviors to kids' brainpower: 1. At least 60 minutes of physical activity a day 2. 9 to 11 hours of sleep a night 3. No more than ...two hours a day of recreational screen time Does your child get enough movement? #exerciseright

08.01.2022 Exercise is not only good for your body, it's GREAT for your brain! #exerciseright

08.01.2022 Let’s think differently about low back pain. Think deeply about your own beliefs as a healthcare professional. -Are you afraid of pain? -Do you think pain me...ans: there has to be something damaged! -Bending the back is something dangerous and can damage the discs -You have to tense your core muscles to protect the back Be honest with yourself and try to change your mindset about the back. The back is a very strong and robust structure, that can be trusted. Movement is good, just like every other joint in the body. Let’s try to reduce fear among us, healthcare professionals, because when we are fearful of certain movements or think the back is vulnerable, then your patients will become fearful too. And what do people do when they are afraid? Tense their muscles, guarding, slow movements. This is not good for our tissues in the long term. Of course, when you are injured, then it’s good to protect the injured tissues for a few days, but after that it’s best to gradually load them. What do you think? Let us know! Great infographic made by Kevin Wernli Physio

08.01.2022 Small changes to your lifestyle, make BIG changes to your health. #ExerciseRight

06.01.2022 Something to make you smile this weekend :-)

06.01.2022 Common back pain myths. Lets not be fearful of our backs anymore! The back is strong and robust. Here is a great article where Peter OSullivan dispells these myths: https://thewest.com.au//scans-surgeries-and-opioids-rarely

05.01.2022 Pilates classes starting again this week for term 4 Tuesday 9am Wednesday 6.30pm Arno Bay Sporting Complex $12 per session or $10 per week up front for the whole term... Please contact 0427 282 095 for more info See more

05.01.2022 A new way of thinking with non-traumatic low back pain! Great infographic made by Kevin Wernli Physio together with Peter O'Sullivan and JP Caneiro from Body Lo...gic Physiotherapy! Awesome work guys! If you want to learn more high quality information about low back pain, you can subscribe and check out the new lecture on Trust me-ED by Ash James with very important information about LBP. More great lectures about low back pain coming soon! Here is the free introduction: https://trustme-ed.com//lower-back-pain-sh/ash-james-intro

05.01.2022 No, your pelvis and vertebrae can not go out of alignment. Great post by Emma Nicolau Osteopathy! Yes, an osteopath... awesome! Broken Myth #1 "I have b...een told before that my pelvis was out!" "I have a misplaced vertebrae". Unfortunately, I hear this too often from new patients in clinic; people have been told those statements that are completely wrong and scary. Your vertebrae/pelvis cannot be "misaligned" nor "out"; or if they are, you should be in A&E and not a manual therapy clinic. The big issue with statements like the ones above is that it will leave you, the patient, believe that: - Your spine is vulnerable and weak - You need to be careful when moving - You cannot carry weight - You HAVE to get treatment to realign everything - You are only passive in your recovery Your back is very strong, and pain is not necessarily associated with something "wrong" with it. Your body is not a machine that is breaking down and pain is not always representative of structural damage. It is a complex biopsychosocial multisystem relying on neurophysiology, anatomy, physics, genetic, cognition, psychology and life style. The prevalence of these factors will vary from one person to the other. Yes, maybe you feel restricted in some areas and that your body does not move as smoothly as it can; and you feel pain; but that does not mean your back is weak, fragile nor crooked. It is our role, as health therapist, to physically assess you properly to identify the pain sensitive structures and associated patterns, having clear communication that is not based on fear inducing statements, and to involve you in your recovery. We are here to improve your life and autonomy; not to leave you in fear and dependence. Ref: https://trustme-ed.com/b/no-your-pelvis-is-not-out-of-place https://bodyinmind.org/asymmetries-pelvis/ https://blogs.bmj.com//common-misconceptions-about-back-p/ Thank you @shok_1 for this wonderful wall! (Taken back in 2017,Bricklane) #osteopathy #trustmeimaphysiotherapist

05.01.2022 Attention Cleve Pilates. The time has now changed to Monday nights at 5.15pm (not 5.45pm) still at the Cleve school drama room. Please contact me on 0427282095 with any questions.

04.01.2022 Best practice for osteoarthritis. Great graphic by Kevin Wernli Physio. He is undertaking his PhD on low back pain, and helps summarise some of our research reviews into infographics like this. Keep up the great work Kevin!

03.01.2022 About low back pain, from Matthew Danziger Read this.

02.01.2022 A bit of a giggle but great information about pelvic floor muscles

01.01.2022 There is no one good posture.. Your best posture is your next posture! Our body is designed to move, not to sit or stand in one rigid position all day. Lets all do the 180 degrees today when doing your first patient history