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Mind In Movement Physio

Locality: Port Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 401 014 333

Address: 10 Endeavour Drive 5015 Port Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.mindinmovementphysio.com

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25.01.2022 ( ) At the start of the week we introduced the idea that our #pain state and #joint #stiffness can be affected by our #nutrition. We talked about some of the #foods we can eat more of to reduce our joint stiffness and the general state of #sensitivity within our #body. ... So, what about some of the foods that have the effect? # #, # #? These foods swing the of #chemicals within our body to promote sensitivity and can promote a #systemic low grade #inflammatory response within our body ( #, ?!). It basically means the foods we eat can promote #inflammation where it . Dont get me wrong, acute inflammation after an #injury is important. Low grade systemic inflammation is . So rather than getting sucked into marketing campaigns that try to tell you to dose up on pain meds to reduce this low-grade inflammatory response, why not try and fix your diet? Its actually a #healthier and more #sustainable way to let your body do what it needs to do! #mindinmovementphysio #mindinmovement #physio See more

25.01.2022 After our initial visit, well generally only look to see you () for 30 minutes an #appointment. Compared to how much time we have in the rest of the week, it really is a ! ... This is why this appointment is with ways for you to manage your #symptoms during the week! Whats the point of coming in a few times a week, when you can learn how to #treat yourself when you do get a bit of a ? I understand that #active #treatment isnt for everyone, but taking some responsibility is for your long term #health! , next time you have a session, make a #commitment to yourself to follow through during the week with #exercises, #stretches, or whatever else you need to do to help your body #heal in the best way possible! See more

24.01.2022 ?! Can we still do #squats with #stiff #ankles?! ! ... But like everything in the body, if it cant get the #range of #motion from one #joint, it will borrow it from somewhere else. In this example, weve reduced the ankle #dorsi #flexion angle (.. ). To keep the weight over the same point of the toes, the body needs to significantly increase its #torso lean and #hip flexion! What we can also notice is that we get less bend at the #knee, changing the #loading. Again, were not saying any of this is , but it demonstrates how changes in joint and #body position will affect the #movements and #muscle functions throughout the body, and puts a greater emphasis on your reasons for doing your #exercises! See more

23.01.2022 Last weeks post on #ice hopefully planted the seed for you to start thinking more about the use of ice after injury. do we want to use ice? Most of the time people will say to reduce the #swelling. ... As I mentioned last week, this is an important part of the #tissue #healing process, but aside from that, how long should we put it on for? Most people will have quite varied responses ranging from 10-30 mins on, and up to two hours off, for the first day or two. The problem with this concept, comes from two sources: the lack of good #evidence supporting time frames, and from a #phenomenon within the human body called the Hunting Response. After initial exposure to the #cold, our body will restrict our blood vessels from the periphery to help maintain #heat. After prolonged #exposure to cold (generally between 5-10 minutes) our #bloodvessels will actually reopen, as the body recognises it needs #blood to #survive. we put ice on to reduce swelling and #bloodflow to the area but the blood flow will continue to go to the area after approx. 5-10 minutes anyway? This is another example of how contradictory our use of ice has become; and is not actually supported by any strong evidence. If we want to restrict blood flow and swelling, we should be putting ice on for less than 10 minutes, but #research shows this doesnt actually improve tissue healing times. for the next few posts, as they will be explaining some of the #reasoning someone may want to use ice. : , -, , -, , - & , - , : , : , . , . , . , , , & , , @ PEAQ See more

23.01.2022 Weve often spoken about #modifying loads when were #injured so we can continue to #exercise. But what does this actually look like? Here is an example of what we can do for a #runner who has been #diagnosed with a # # ( #). ... Watch the video to see some of the ways we can modify loads to keep this particular runner #exercising! Please note that this is just an example, and whilst you can use these #principles in your own #practice and #experience, please do not mistake this as advice to you. If you are experiencing #knee #pain, please get it checked out by a health #professional first! #mindinmovementphysio #mindinmovement #physio See more

23.01.2022 We don’t always need to injuries to stop inflammation. We can ice them for pain relief, but otherwise - let the body do its thing!

23.01.2022 When were #injured, we often stop everything were doing. We stop #socialising Stop #exercising It can really affect our #life and #mental state. I hear the phrase # so often. ... Its because people are left with the idea that they cant do things in case it causes . My question is, ? Is there a way we can adapt and modify what wed like to be doing, so we can still do it? A lot of #research has indicated that our symptoms are not just based around #pathology, but also how were feeling #mentally. So if an #exercise, or #social setting is something that brings you #joy and is impeded because of an #injury, can you find a way to #modify the setting so you can still get some #benefit? Can you modify a #gym training session? Can you #socialise with your #friends in a different setting? Or over a phone call? Take the #opportunity to find new ways to #challenge yourself, and you may even find yourself distracted from your #symptoms. You just might start to feel better a bit quicker, and be able to enjoy life a little more! See more

22.01.2022 Movement is dynamic and relative to both (’ ) and ( ) environments. When we move an area, we generally require from somewhere. If we’re kicking a ball in order to kick the ball, we need our stance leg to stay steady. Therefore, the movement of our leg is relative to the positioning of the leg ( , ). ... When looking at exercises, we can alter the desired outcomes by changing our . Take this my left hip is already in a flexed and externally rotated position, while my right leg is in extension (). By putting my back leg further back, I create more relative hip flexion on the front leg ( ’ ). If I want to try and encourage more movement, by simply rotating the torso towards the right ( ), I create more of an internal rotation movement at the front hip ( ). If your brain hasn’t exploded and drained out of your nose and ears by now, I’d encourage you to get into any sort of position and have a play! Move around whilst keeping one body segment and the orientation of another, and see if it makes a difference! See more

22.01.2022 SO, what can we do about our stiff ankles and long femurs when looking at squats?! If were looking at our #techniques and #modifications, some things we should be asking ourselves: 1 am I doing what Im doing? ... 2 do I want to change this? 3 I and I need to change this? If were talking about our #stiff #ankles, theres plenty we could try and do to alter it. We can: Try and improve #plantar #flexor #flexibility Improve plantar flexor #eccentric #strength Try and improve our #ankle #joint #mobility into the #dorsi #flexion range Modify our #technique, put our heels on a raised surface to allow for greater relative range of #motion Is there much we can do for long #femurs though? Probably not as easily fixed. But the question that does become important is: is this important? If someone with long femurs has a greater #torso lean, is this really a big issue for them? And can we #supplement their #training loads with other #exercises that will target the #muscles we specifically want to work? See more

22.01.2022 Your injury is . No one elses. ... No one else will ever experience the pain as you, as their lives, #bodies & #mindsets are 100% different from yours. Sure, they may have had similar #pathologies from a scan, but everything else about the #injury will be completely different person to person. As health professionals, comparisons to how other people around you have dealt with pain is far important than what youre actually going through, and how its affecting you. Sure, its good to know what youve heard about certain injuries, but that tells us more about your beliefs, rather than a representation of your #prognosis. So - next time you come in for your appointment, please recognise that we dont your injury on how someone else has managed it. We treat every injury as uniquely as we treat the individual! ! #mindinmovementphysio #mindinmovement #physio #physiotherapy See more

22.01.2022 ? #FoamRolling is a highly #publicised form of #cooling down, and for some reason is also encouraged as part of a #warmup. Whilst I dont encourage this as the main form of cooling down (or ever for warming up), it can still give people some mild and short term #relief. ... Just make sure that when you are on a #roller, that youre doing it properly! And end up like our example of how NOT to roll! #mindinmovementphysio #mindinmovement See more

21.01.2022 We can’t just be . To become powerful, we must first develop strength. First, create the capacity for your tissues to be able to do things.. then change the stimulus so your tissues have the ability to do things quicker! ... !

21.01.2022 Play for a #sports club, but dont have a #physio? Maybe you need some #taping before the #game, or took a knock and want it looked at? ... For sports participants only, we are offering a on Sunday mornings! Feel free to #share this around to any #clubs that may be interested! Dont have #privatehealth? ! Weve got you covered for only $30 a session too. . #mindinmovementphysio #mindinmovement

19.01.2022 NEW OR OLD CLIENTS! If you book in for an initial consult between the 1st and 31st of January 2021, you'll get 30% off! It's the perfect time to address some of those niggles coming into the new year! ... That's $70 for an hour long session, all claimable through private health insurance (if applicable through your level of cover).

19.01.2022 is a measurement of how you felt during a session, usually scored as () to ( ). We often talk about using #weights/#resistance/#distances to our risk of #overloading. What Im finding is actually monitoring your #RPE those sessions as well.... : Think about a time you lifted a #weight on a day you felt good you were #energised, you had good #sleep, the weight pretty much seemed to lift itself. think of a day where it was a real #struggle to get to the #gym youre #groggy from a poor nights sleep, just walking feels tough, and yet youre expecting to go for a #3RM on your #benchpress RPE will most certainly affect your performance, and should be monitored just as closely as your actual training loads! Using RPE can give you an that the loads may not be what you need to change, but your #recovery strategies like sleep and diet. See more

19.01.2022 I often hear people say their #back pain comes from a weak #core, or weak #glutes, or both. But we need to recognise that #pain is not always #biomechanical, and sometimes things just happen because life is shit like that; our #lifestyle factors that we may or may not control do have an impact on our #physical self. If we look at , an elite #athlete who trains full time - Would we really say they get a sore back because theyre weak? ... Or , someone who doesnt train that much if we go by the same reasoning, then they surely get #backpain because of their shitty core. . Injury predisposition is not so black and white that its purely mechanical. The #eliteathlete may be under a lot of stress from being in the public eye, may be eating really poorly, and also may be #training far too much for the amount they are #sleeping. The bodys systems being under #stress may predispose to an #injury far more than just having a bad #squat #technique by itself. Or the #office worker may be working the same amount as usual, have a #balanced #diet and lifestyle, get a good amount of sleep, and thereby not be predisposed to injury. There doesnt always need to be a mechanical explanation, and its time we started to look outside of this. See more

19.01.2022 Here’s an of how we can go about changing someones program to still get some to our tissues, but to to our and . Can you relate to something like this?

19.01.2022 MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone! Thanks for supporting Mind in Movement this year, in what has been an ABSOLUTE rollercoaster. I can't wait to help more of you next year, but for now - enjoy your time with your families and loved ones, and have some fun! ... #mindinmovementphysio #mindinmovement #christmas2020

19.01.2022 You dropped your coffee? Maybe now you can make a better one. You dropped a plate and it broke? Maybe it's a good excuse to clean the rest of the floor. ... Lockdown has you without a job? Maybe it's time to work on some new way to make money or figuring out what your dream really is? Find some good in something unfortunate that happens to you! Shift your mindset from the negative, to the positive.

17.01.2022 ? Why do we put such a big emphasis on #exercise and #active based #treatments as our main form of #treatment #modality? Because #research shows that people with #negative #moods, #passive #coping strategies, #fear #avoidance and fear of #movement have poorer #outcomes compared to controls. ... This means by getting you #engaged, keeping you #active, and keeping you moving from the get go ( ) you will reduce the effects of negative moods, and it also will have a more #positive #effect on your treatment, and may help to #improve your long term #physical #health outcomes! : , , , . . . ;():-. , , , . - . . ;():- @ PEAQ See more

17.01.2022 Is your issue the fact you don’t have in your joints? Or do you the range of motion, but lack the of your muscles/body to actually use it? In this video, the initial #squat pattern shows very little movement of the knees over the ankles and an increased forward lean as a result. ... Throw in some assistance with the Olympic rings, and all of the sudden the squat depth increases to , with more movement at the ankle. No mobility exercises, no sneaky stretches done in between. Just allowing the body to move through movement with some assistance. By repetition and progression ( ), we can actually promote changes to our movement pattern, and within a few months should notice some improvement in ankle range of motion and a better and more consistent squat pattern! See more

17.01.2022 Sometimes theres a big #disconnect with what Im # vs what I actually . A lot of the time, I want to burst out with all my #biopsychosocial #painscience -, and deep dive in to how best we can tackle what youre experiencing. But quite often, I cant find the words to #articulate what I want to say in a way we both #understand. ... , not everyone cares that much, they just want to feel #. Everyones #pain experience is different, and most #injuries that are non-life threatening are #safe and supported by evidence to #move. But sometimes I fail to articulate that well. So if a #healthpractitioner has advised you to #exercise, just remember there are a of #benefits outside of the #tissue #pathology, so its in your best interest to do them as often as #prescribed! And if you dont know why youre doing something, then ! See more

16.01.2022 is something that can have a real impact on us, both #physically and #mentally. When we seek out #treatments, a lot of them are based around #medications. But did you know, multiple times a week can help improve sleep quality?! ... The mechanism is hypothesised that #exercise improves #energy consumption and #endorphin secretion that facilitates the bodys requirement for #sleep for #recuperation, however the time of day for exercise to be beneficial is not specified. So if has been evading you, and previous methods havent been working out, maybe its time to try changing your exercise routine, or using exercise in conjunction with other sleep methods like no or minimal screens/lights before bed, #meditation etc. See more

16.01.2022 ... Ever wondered how what we eat affects how we feel? Join myself and Belle from ab_performance_nutrition on Sunday Dec 6 for a workshop to gain understanding of the following: ... How our body responds to pain How what we consume can influence this The Gut-Brain Axis Management of Chronic Pain Effects of inflammation and the link to diet Dietary Requirements and Factors influencing this Meal ideas to alter inflammation levels We have a built in option to go to an online Zoom Format due to pending COVID restrictions, so make sure you’re following the FB event page for updates! This presentation will be capped at 50 people. = $10 per person = Free! PEAQ and PEAQ Recovery - . Sign up via the link below https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/you-feel-what-you-eat-ticke

16.01.2022 , ? If youve had #treatment from me before, youll know I love saying . ? Because we can have findings on an #MRI scan damage, with no #pain! ... ! Fortunately or unfortunately, a #scan doesnt tell us much about our pain. What it does show is a picture of our #body, which may or may not show up some weird things. Does the presence of these things mean we are #doomed in the long run? . Does the presence of #pathologies in our scan mean we WILL get pain soon? . Does the presence of pathologies mean we need to be in pain, or we have a huge pain threshold? ! Some and almost all of these #changes are normal, #healthy and #age related, and have nothing to do with our pain state. We know our #painresponse is dictated by many factors, and is therefore not just what shows up on a scan! So if youve had a scan, go through it with your #health #practitioner, and make sure you leave with an #understanding of your current situation, not just the #report! # # # See more

15.01.2022 Im often by patients that its not worth them doing #strength #training because theyve had a tear through a < # >, and theres a in there, so its going to be #weak. Well boy, doesnt that just open up a big can of worms! If we think about our #muscles being #injured, the injured #tissue is replaced with scar tissue. ... This tissue is strong, and has similar properties to #tendons (.. # ). Yes, this mean they are less #contractile, but what about the rest of the muscle #fibres? Say we lose % of our tissues capacity to contract through injury, but we focus on building up the %, and making that #stronger, the overall strength of the muscle group is actually going to be than pre-injury! How is there never a #benefit to strength training as part of your #rehab?! See more

15.01.2022 # + # Its great were able to go back to the #gym again! # ? ... Sometimes its tough to know, and even when you have the latest #gadgets telling you how much #sleep you need to #recover, there are other #signs and #symptoms of #overload to look out for! ? Looking at #load management is a start, but you can also look at your #nutrition and sleep too. If this is something youre currently experiencing, feel free to drop Steve a message, or give him a call on #mindinmovementphysio #mindinmovement See more

15.01.2022 To help say #thankyou to all those who have supported Mind in Movement Physio, we are partnering up with PEAQ Recovery to give you this amazing opportunity to maximise your #recovery! For the first week of September (1st to the 7th) we are offering all who book in for an ( , # ) a FREE session with the #Infraredsauna or NormaTec recovery ...pants! To take advantage of this deal, you can head to our website: www.mindinmovementphysio.com to or give Steve a call on 0401 014 333 to book in your appointment today! * ; . See more

14.01.2022 No hot water for a period. Just however long it takes for you to take 10 deep breaths. Embrace the shock, the sudden OH F$^#inG S%#T feeling you’ll get almost as soon as the cold water hits you. ... You’re safe. You won’t die. Just breathe. Repeat 9 more times and you’re done.

13.01.2022 Further to our recent posts regarding the use of #ice after an #acute #injury, weve established the guidelines are unclear for duration and frequency of use and if were aiming to reduce #swelling, whether this is actually beneficial for #healing and #recovery. ( ). So what ice good for? Not only is it good for keeping skin and drinks #cold, but it does have some #evidence in support for #pain management and #...analgesia. Research does indicate it may induce an #analgesic effect within the first - hours after an acute injury, and may also be used - for pain management as an alternative to -. Combined use of ice with #exercise afterwards has also been shown to demonstrate some improvements in range of motion and pain, but again the evidence is poor. Some research has also shown that ice use may not be effective for #chronic conditions, and pain management should be directed moreso towards #activity and load management, #diet and #lifestyle. : Ice may be used for #painrelief after acute injuries, but is effective when paired with exercise (.. . ) rather than just one #modality alone. Is the #positive effect from the reduction in #nerve sensitivity, the increased analgesic effect, the reduction in swelling, or just #placebo? Hopefully in the future therell be some good #quality research that can give us a better indication. : , , , - : , -;():- , , , , , & , , , ?, , . , . , . , , , , , , -, , , , , , , , , & , , - : , , . , . , . @ PEAQ See more

13.01.2022 - Here at PEAQ we are #blessed to have some state of the art Bluetooth controlled #BFR bands thanks to the Fitness Warehouse The idea behind (Blood Flow Restriction) is that it restricts #bloodflow within the #muscle tissue ( #, ). ... This creates a pooling effect of blood in the area, reducing blood flow to working muscles and thereby promotes a quicker #fatigue effect during #exercise. These bands are used to improve muscle #hypertrophy, and can be used during #rehab to help fast track muscle #strength and size gains using a lower intensity! In the video, Jake - who has been on his rehab journey after a history of multiple #knee reconstructions, is smashing some #quad extensions at the end of our session. The aim was to finish our session with some #quadextensions using the BFR bands to help hypertrophy of the #quads. The bands can be used in multiple ways, and as we continue to build strength, Im sure well find plenty more fun ways to put them to good use! See more

13.01.2022 # # #. Weve been so caught up with the #COVID_19 epidemic, that weve overlooked something that has #plagued our country for years prior, and has the potential to continue to do so. We treat #chronic #pain as a completely different beast to any other epidemic, but when we look at the numbers, we really shouldnt. ... These numbers are at an all time high, and were taken from painaustralia.org in 2018. The overall #trend is ever increasing. So the question is, how can we make a change? The first step is taking ownership, engaging in your #journey and making necessary #lifestyle and #mindset changes. Being an active member of your #rehab is crucial, and something we #pride ourselves on emphasising. If you know someone who is experiencing #chronicpain, share this post or tag them below See more

12.01.2022 # # ( ) #Joint #stiffness that is worse in the morning or after periods of prolonged #rest can be caused by many things. There is recent research, particularly related to joint #osteoarthritis, that the #stiff sensations that come and go are less to do with the mechanical effects of joint #loading, but more to do with the #gut, and balance of #chemicals circulating throughout our body. ... The #chemicalbalance is key, as the change in balance can be the result of your symptoms increasing or decreasing, without a change in tissue #pathology (.. # # ). The ideology behind this thinking comes from chemicals called #cytokines, which can promote or reduce nerve sensitivity ( #) being found within the gut, but also throughout our entire body. If there is a shift towards the #proinflammatory cytokines, our symptoms will feel worse. If there is , or a shift towards #antiinflammatory cytokines, we typically get a reduction in our symptoms. . Not just because of the mechanical loading ( ), but because of the positive effect in restoring the balance in circulating chemicals within our #body. Exercise with diet on the other hand, is an even more effective way to manage joint stiffness! The list of foods shown are high in #antioxidants and many other good things which can help to alleviate joint-related stiffness by restoring the balance of chemicals within our body. Big thanks to @ab_performance_nutrition for the good intel for this one! for later in the week, when we discuss #foods that may have the effect! See more

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12.01.2022 ? , !!! People often ask how I personally #warmup for exercise. ... Here is a video of my typical warm up for a #squatting session. The idea behind a warm up is exactly that. ! So its important to go through all ranges of #motion that I intend to go through during my session. So, in the video youll see a lot of combined movements, incorporating #thoracic, #shoulder, #lumbar, #pelvic and #hip movements. ? Because all of these movements are involved when doing #squats, #splitsquats, #lunges etc. Theres no fancy labels here, no #priming, #muscle energy #activation sequencing, just plain old movement. And than just rolling up and down on a #foamroller for 10 minutes! See more

11.01.2022 It is extremely to think we can go through life without any # issues. Whether they be small or more significant #injuries, the more we know about how our #body responds to #change, the more comfortable we are when things happen. Its about learning throughout the journey, and not just seeing an injury as time wasted. ... #Rehab is then an opportunity to increase the capacity of your body, making it more #capable than it was before. Good #nutrition, good #sleep habits, and a #healthy and #balanced #lifestyle are hugely important, but dont forget the impact of #positivity and a strong #support network of friends, family and possibly health professionals. Theres never a approach when it comes to rehab from an injury, so make sure your journey involves someone who will keep you #accountable and on track towards achieving your #goals. @ PEAQ See more

10.01.2022 ’ ! Rather than trying to find more time to do exercise, can you find a way to do some exercise whilst you’re already doing other things?! Next time you sit down whether it’s to start work, or to eat a meal, do 10 squats from the chair and up! ... Or when you’re brushing your teeth, perform a wall sit! Or balance on one leg whilst doing the dishes! Sure, you won’t get the same type of intensity than you would if you were in a gym, but at the end of the day you might have finished up doing more than 30 squats, or balancing on one leg for a few minutes, or wall sitting for 5 minutes! See more

10.01.2022 ! So often I see people in the #gym do the same old #dumbbell #rotation exercises to warm up the rotator cuff and the #shoulders. Did you know the #rotatorcuff will actually switch on automatically, with certain plains of #movement biasing certain #muscle groups? ... Watch the video to see what #exercises I do as a general #shoulder #warmup. ; - # , ! ! If you are having issues with your shoulders, please have them assessed, and recognise that #rotations are not the only way to get the shoulders #warm and #moving! #mindinmovementphysio #mindinmovement #physio See more

10.01.2022 The use of is very common after an acute #injury. No matter what #sport or what grade, when someone goes down with an injury, its a knee-jerk reaction to put some #ice on it. are we putting ice on it in the first place? is the #goal of it? ... is there absolutely no #standardised #protocol, if its so important to do?! Todays post is about the reasoning behind it. Many will say its to reduce the acute #inflammation and #swelling response that occurs after a #trauma. Question is.. ? Why do we need to do this? The swelling and inflammatory response is the bodys NATURAL response to trauma, so why are we trying to supress this? We need this stage to happen to initiate the #healing response. When we try to suppress this, we just stall the process from starting when it needs to. Ok, well surely the research suggests some #biomedical explanation, and that ice will improve healing times and restore #function quicker? . The truth is, the #evidence supporting the use of ice after an injury for swelling management and improving healing times is , . The methods of ice use are not standardised, which makes it difficult to extrapolate information and formalise a protocol. There is also no evidence that suggests ice use in the #acute phase has long term #benefits compared to no ice. , as we will discuss what benefits ice may have, and what to do instead! @ PEAQ : , . ., , ., , . ., , . ., & (). . , (), . , . ., , . ., , ., , ., , . ., & , . . (). , , , ?. , (), . , . ?. . ;():-.

10.01.2022 in most circumstances is a result of our body and our #brain ( ) detecting a #change in our overall state that could be threatening. The pain as an output is something our body produces as a way to enact a change to that #threat - to or from whatever is threatening our existence. If the #stimuli is not significant enough to be threatening, then its not significant enough to need us to change, therefore no...t worth the conscious part of our brain being aware of it. Think of putting your hand close to the fire it only gets painful when we get close enough to potentially cause # ( : , , ). Its not just as easy as fixing one #mechanical part of the puzzle, but it is important to recognise the whole picture. If is the way our #subconscious alerts our #conscious brain of something thats changed, then we can modify the #symptoms by addressing what our conscious state. for more posts about what can be doing to help your body deal with body . @ PEAQ See more

09.01.2022 #Preseason is well and truly upon us, and there will be a lot of sore bodies out there! So, it’s important to know you’re recovering from, and know how your #recovery can benefit you. Over the next few weeks, we’ll drop some little hints for how best to optimise your recovery what modalities will suit which specific goals etc. ... So keep an eye out, and head over to the PEAQ Recovery page to see the large range of recovery modalities they have for you! See more

09.01.2022 Happy holidays everyone! Wishing you all a safe and relaxing holiday filled with joy and happiness. Mind in Movement will still be operating over the Christmas period, but will be taking some days off to enjoy the weather too! ... Check out our trading times and reach out if you have any questions at all or would like to book in a time! #HappyHolidays #HolidayTradingHours

09.01.2022 People have told me their previous health professionals (#physio, #chiro, #osteo etc.) have told them they have weak #glutes and is why they injured their #back. I think its important for this to always be put in to , and quite often this conclusion comes because our #backpain symptoms can be modified by using glute-based exercises. This is the conclusion to come to. ... All pain is . A few key things . Glutes dont work in isolation. . When glutes activate, our #paraspinal muscles (#muscles along the side of our #spine) ALSO activate. . Exercise in any capacity helps #endorphin release, helps move blood flow around the body, can help reduce muscle tone and spasms. So, is our back pain because of weak glutes? Or do our #symptoms just become alleviated with glute based exercises, because #exercise is beneficial in an episode of lower back pain?! See more

08.01.2022 is a normal part of healing. There’s still plenty we can do during this time - it doesn’t need to result in rest!!

07.01.2022 ! Are you a (or ) and wanting to increase your #knowledge of #pain education and #movement based #therapy? Or are you looking to break in to the #musculoskeletal area of #physio and want to learn more from the industry? ... ! If you, or someone you know are interested, to [email protected] to find out more! See more

07.01.2022 What’s going on in your noggin? Who knows. And to be honest, HOW do you know, if you’re constantly using podcasts, music and other forms of background noise to fill the empty silence of being in your own headspace? ... This is not about sitting quietly and meditating. You could be doing the cleaning, or the weeding, or sitting in your lounge room. Self-analysis: Do you sing songs to yourself? Do you have an ongoing monologue, talking you through the annoyance of buzzing flies, or how dirty the floor has gotten? Do you feel like you’re going to have a heart attack because you can now hear your heart beat pounding in your ears? Embrace it all. In silence. Do as often and for as long as you feel comfortable. It’s not about using 5 minutes as the gold standard for mental toughness. It’s about what you can handle. Can only do 2 minutes? Great, do that a few times a day! You can do 5 minutes with no issues? Awesome! Did it feel natural, or did you grind it out? Was it a struggle? Or were you at peace? The way you feel should be an indicator of whether you should do this more often.

07.01.2022 The idea that is not as #linear as we once thought is quite . But have you ever wondered why some #treatments work on people, and others dont? Its got more to do with our than we realise. ... Its also not as simple as Ive illustrated in the diagram theres plenty of, if not more influence at times, from other aspects of our #life such as our #immune system, overall general #health and body condition, #diet, belief systems, etc. The idea is not to say that #pain is all in your brain; because its not. , but the #physical aspect is just one component. There are contributions from the areas mentioned above, which will lead to changes in how our body deals with these changes leading to the pain . for more posts on other aspects of life that can influence our pain state! . #mindinmovementphysio #mindinmovement #physio #physiotherapy

06.01.2022 This weeks posts have been about the use of ice during an acute injury. There are some other effects that using ice has which we discussed. These include a reduction in motor function, motor reflex function, joint positioning and joint awareness after 20-30 mins of ice exposure. This is important to realise, as if a player has been using ice, they should not return to play that same day, as these factors may increase injury risk. ... To summarise, #ice use is not bad in an acute setting if you know why youre using it. The research does not support its use for improving #healing times, but it can be used to reduce #swelling and improve #pain, however the reasoning behind reducing swelling is being contested. So what should you do instead? If youve sustained an acute #injury, it may be worth looking at the latest guidelines for acute injury management. The acronym & breaks down what we should do in the acute stage: , , + , and then how to manage in the stages after: , , - which should be #prescribed as when you can tolerate, not back to what you were doing pre-injury. : , , , - : , -;():- , , , , , , , , , & , , , , . , . , . @ PEAQ See more

06.01.2022 Mechanical problems are generally blamed for episodes of low back pain... I twisted funny..., or I bent over to pick this up... etc. We should realise that the straw that injured your back (you better believe that pun was intended) isn’t SOLELY to do with the mechanical loading. ... More recent research is demonstrating that many episodes of acute lower back pain are actually triggered by many non-mechanical factors, like your general #health and #wellbeing for a start! Then being stationary for too long and having a more sedentary lifestyle adds on to it So we’re far better off moving than we are NOT moving... You just gotta find what movements you like - and then do them regularly!

06.01.2022 Meditation does not need to be done sitting on a chair, thinking about not thinking... then getting mad and frustrated because you’re thinking.. etc One of my favourite forms of meditation is absolutely slogging myself on a trail Why? ... Because you’re reconnecting with nature, physically exerting yourself as well as mentally challenging yourself. With that shitstorm of ingredients, what do you get after? For me- physical exhaustion but mental peace and satisfaction, as well as a renewed connection feeling towards the world! Exactly what we want to get out of meditating! Props to Mizuno Running who keep me going... can’t wait to thrash another pair next year! #meditation #nature #trailrunning #trail #physicalhealth #mentalhealth #fun #physiotherapy #physio #practicewhatyoupreach #mindinmovementphysio

05.01.2022 ? . ? ... . Pain is an , a very complex *** output that stems from the information being processed by the bodys systems, including the #brain. In its simplest form, it can be understood as our #body identifying a #change in state of the body #tissues, which may need some addressing (.. !). So next time you see a #medication, or a new fancy #massage tool, or something resembling a gun that , recognise that it is a #marketing campaign designed to sell you things. like we once thought. Its very #complex, and getting on top of it comes from understanding and interpreting your #symptoms. Stay tuned this week for a few more little informational nuggets about #pain, and the physical interactions that may change it! . #mindinmovementphysio #mindinmovement #physio #physiotherapy @ PEAQ

05.01.2022 Did you know, to make easier and more #convenient for you, we offer an online booking service? :... 1 Head to our website: www.mindinmovementphysio.com 2 Click the button 3 Book in for an ( ) or for any follow up appointments! So whether youre recovering from a sports #injury, #rehab post-op, or just have some #aches and #pains that are getting you down, head to our #website and book in today! See more

05.01.2022 The body has been designed to elicit a response to a #stimulus without our #conscious control. When we sustain an #injury, were fully aware of the body part in question we have a very heightened #awareness toward that body part. This is a protective response; we may need to #protect that area, or #move it, or create some form of action to reduce the risk of #threat to that #tissue, or ourselves. ... ? Fair enough if we were bitten by a tiger, wed probably want an elevated #heartrate, quick breathing rate, #cortisol released etc. to help us get away from the tiger. But is that really useful if I give myself a papercut? Or I strain my #hamstring when running? . The good news is, we can use our conscious awareness and control to overcome these sensations. We can manually override these systems, take control of our #breathing, slow our heart rate, talk ourselves through the situation to de-threaten it. This may not make the #pain go away, but it can help us get through the situation, and regain #control. Head over and check out @kym_acourt from @peaqconditioning_recovery who is using these exact principles to help overcome the immediate #stress and #shock her body has been going through when #submerged in the 8 degree #water as part of #contrasttherapy in the @prideontheline baths. What started as being a ~ thing, has now transformed into her being in the cold for and more! See more

04.01.2022 The is great for groin strength and injury prevention. But what if we can do them because we don’t have the strength yet? Here are a few you may find helpful!

03.01.2022 When people see me in the gym, doing the exercises I’ve given them in my own program, I often hear: ‘Good to see you practice what you preach.’ Of COURSE I do! ... What I "preach" is helping you AND me get better physically and mentally! I’m not just telling you to do something for the sake of it! I’m active, and injuries can happen to the best of us, even when we should know better. I understand the pain and inconvience of injuries, and I also know and understand the power of understanding your symptoms, and using strategies to help manage while my body works to get its shit together. So if I’ve given you something an exercise to help strengthen or lengthen, or some advice on seeing another perspective, chances are I’m not spouting it from a book because the book said so. I’ve experienced it. I’ve worked through it. And now it’s time to get you through it too!

03.01.2022 Lockdown may be over SA (thankfully!), but that doesn't mean we can't keep working on our mindset! We're going to keep the challenges going as planned, so stay tuned... The weather is something we can’t control. So why complain about it being so hot? ... Or it’s humid? Complaining literally doesn’t make it any cooler. I’ve gone years complaining about the weather, as a hairy and sweaty Mediterranean descendant anything around 18 and sunny makes me look like I’ve had a shower with my clothes on. But in the last few months, I’ve realised complaining doesn’t make it better. And focusing on negatives wastes my energy. So I’ve stopped! And for the most part, put that energy towards sweating more.. because that apparently cools you down thanks mother nature. So try it! Go a day without complaining about the weather! Focus on things you can control!

02.01.2022 . Sometimes it’s not always about #strength, it’s also about what we’re doing outside of our exercise! What things do we have control over that we can use to help keep our body in good shape and responding how we’d like it to?

02.01.2022 What exercise is BEST? #Pilates is good for control, strength and mobility... #Resistance training can be great for strength, power and mobility (so help me god if someone says squats are bad for your knees... ) #Running is great for cardiovascular endurance + a whole heap of other health benefits. ... So many exercise options. So many opinions. The truth? There are many avenues to get the SAME result. What IS important though: 1 Consistency and Loading 2 Goals 3 Enjoyment 1 CONSISTENCY is important for the body to continually adapt to the training stimulus leading to growth and healthy adaptation, as it also allows for progressive overload. 2 What is your GOAL? Sometimes this can lead us towards one exercise regime more than another, but there’s no reason you can’t mix and match. Runners need strength training. @AFL players need resistance training, running, and may also benefit from mobility and control work. We don’t NEED to be pigeon holed into one specific type of exercise regime, unless 3 We ENJOY it! You’re more likely to stick with consistency if you actually like what you’re doing. SO, have some fun this new year - don’t be fearful of trying something new. Just make sure you start at a level where your body can adapt to the stimulus! #mindinmovement #mindinmovementphysio #mindinmovementphysiotherapy #physio #physiotherapy

01.01.2022 How often do you hear I have a bad #back, or a dodgy #knee, or a bung #shoulder because the area has been #injured multiple times? . Its a message I feel is important to hammer home an #injury is a #process and by no means a #tissue state. ... Just because we have had an injury, doesnt mean our #body is forever #disabled or stuffed. Sometimes #injuries can be as a result of previous injuries, but quite often its as a result of the #rehab not being done for long enough, or more importantly, gaining enough #confidence back in the area before going back to full #activities. , //. Refer to the area as your body part, and remind yourself that just because youre here now, doesnt mean youll be here forever! It might feel like a long time, but it will still be #shortterm, and youll soon get back to where you need and want to be! . #mindinmovementphysio #mindinmovement #physio

01.01.2022 In keeping with the theme of #Ice and watching the #NHL resume its #playoff matches for the The Stanley Cup has made me #reminisce about the few times Ive been fortunate enough to work with the #Melbourne #IceHockey teams when theyve come down to #Adelaide as part of Australian Ice Hockey League / Australian Womens Ice Hockey League Early last year I was fortunate enough to be the treating #physio during the Final series, which was played in Adelaide at our very o...wn #IceArena! It was such an amazing experience, and even better was the ladies managing to get up and beat #rivals the Sydney Sirens!! Will certainly be a weekend I wont forget anytime soon. Unfortunately this year, the #AWIHL season has been cancelled due to the #COVID_19 situation. But when it does come back, be sure to head down to the IceArena at Thebarton to follow SAs own teams, Adelaide Rush Ice Hockey Club () and Adelaide Adrenaline Ice Hockey Club ()! See more