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Motus Health

Locality: Geelong, Victoria

Phone: +61 400 757 849

Address: 107 balliang street 3220 Geelong, VIC, Australia

Website: http://motushealthgroup.com.au

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25.01.2022 And we are live! Motus Health is the only clinic in the region with access to the highest quality strength training equipment. This is possible through its successful relationship with Strong Geelong. It was opened by Jack Busch at the end of 2019 and has greatly grown since. With a background in powerlifting and strength sports, Jack noticed there was a lack of quality health care tailored to the active individual. There was little understanding from health professionals o...n the demands that sports and strength training can have on the body and the advice available was often outdated or insufficient for the majority of active individuals. This avid interest in strength sports combined with Jacks background in physiotherapy allowed him to develop his unique approach which combines traditional physiotherapy with exercise and movement. Thus Motus Health was born. The definition of ‘Motus’ in Latin is movement/motion and It is this definition that greatly defines the treatment approach at Motus Health. We are here to help you move well and feel better!

24.01.2022 SUMO DEADLIFT START POSITION BLUE LINE - This vertical line rep represents 2 things. Firstly the scapula sits directly in line with the bar. This means tha...t the shoulders are slightly forward of the bar in the starting position. Secondly it shows that my knees are behind the bar and shins are vertical. Both a must for sumo pulling. YELLOW LINE - This line represents a good neutral spinal position or flat back. Keep in mind though this spinal position is only important for sumo deadlifters. Rounding of the thoracic spine is completely fine in a conventional deadlift. If you’re a beginner though, always learn to pull with a straight back first.

24.01.2022 Low Back Pain Beliefs In 2014, a study by Darlow et al was published in BMJ Open. The study looked at beliefs of back pain in New-Zealand citizens above 18 years of age 602 valid responses were received. Although not all of them had back pain at the moment (27%, which is still a substantial amount), 87% had experienced it at least once in their lives... 34 questions were asked. A few of the most shocking results can be seen in the picture Negative views about the back and back pain were prevalent, in particular the need to protect the back to prevent injury People with current back pain had more negative overall scores, particularly related to back pain prognosis (outcome) Participants also showed uncertainty about links between pain and injury and appropriate physical activity levels during an episode of back pain However, respondents had more POSITIVE views about activity if they had consulted a HEALTH PROFESSIONAL about back pain, which illustrates the power of EDUCATION in back pain recovery TAKE HOME MESSAGE: Your BELIEFS can strongly influence your back PAIN and your RECOVERY, both positively and negatively That's why it's important to remember that MOST people experience back pain at least once in their lives, and MOST people recover just fine Your back is STRONG and RESILIENT. Treat it that way! Darlow B., Perry M., Stanley J., et al, A cross-sectional survey of attitudes and beliefs about back pain in New Zealand, BMJ Open 2014 Credit to @dr.caleb.burgess Tag a friend and share the knowledge!

23.01.2022 #englishversion Things to know about muscle stretching...!

22.01.2022 Tendinopathy truths Doest not improve with rest! Exercise is Key! ... The pain may settle, but returning to activity is often painful again because rest does nothing to increase the tolerance of the tendon to load. Exercise is the most evidence based treatment for tendinopathy tendons need to be loaded progressively so that they can develop greater tolerance to the loads that an individual needs to endure in their day-to-day life. In a vast majority of cases (but not all) tendinopathy will not improve without this vital load stimulus. Want to learn 7 more truths? Learn them here: https://www.physio-network.com/9-tendinopathy-truths-you-m/ Tag a friend and share the knowledge!

20.01.2022 Working on that sumo position, 175kg 5x5 on 1 block

20.01.2022 MEET THE TEAM Jack Busch (@physiojack_ ) is a Physiotherapist and Strength and Conditioning Coach. He has previously competed in powerlifting and has an avid interest in all strength sports including Strongman & Crossfit. Jack takes care of both the active general population in the Geelong area and a number of high level athletes in strength and other sports. He has refined a unique approach that combines traditional physiotherapy with exercise prescription and he ensures ...his clients, whether they are athletes or not, continue to perform at their highest level. Jack graduated from LaTrobe University with a Bachelor of Health Science and a Masters of Physiotherapy Practice. After graduation he worked briefly in the public health system where he provided rehabilitation services in a regional hospital setting. Soon after this he began his private practice career and has never looked back. Having moved to Geelong towards the end of 2018 he quickly became known as one of the ‘go to’ physiotherapists for the active or sporting population. Jack has extensive experience within the health and fitness industry and has a passion for powerlifting, strength training, sports performance, and exercise rehabilitation.

19.01.2022 Motus Health is proud to offer an elite treatment option unique to Strong Geelong athletes. The Pre-workout Primer and Post Session Recovery treatments are not offered at any other training complex. These 15 minute sessions are specifically designed for you to train and recover at the highest level. The Pre-workout Primer is designed to prepare your body for the upcoming session by helping to optimise blood flow and circulation and improve joint mobility and flexibility. Thi...s session will consist of upper or lower tissue warm up, mobilisation and dynamic movement. Priming your system, you will not be falling asleep on the table! The Post session recovery treatment is used to help speed recovery following heavy single workouts, competitions, or during high-intensity cycles. This session will be for upper or lower and will less intense than the Primer. It is designed to 'flush' the system, elongating muscle and aiding recovery. Rachel is an highly experienced soft tissue therapist at both AFL and NRL level and has worked with Olympic track and field athletes, as well as at NBL, 'A' League and BBL cricket. These types of sessions are usually reserved for professional athletes. Not any more! Book your Pre-workout Primer and/or Post Session Recovery Treatment now and watch your gains go through the roof! Book online now with Rach at www.motushealthgroup.com.au

15.01.2022 RETURNING TO THE GYM It seems like were all about to go back to our beloved gyms! I am super excited for everyone to get back to getting stronger/fitter again, and getting back to physically expressing ourselves how (a lot of us) really enjoy. Id like to offer you some considerations to make the transition back as smooth as possible. Volume is no doubt one of the most important variables in training (and perhaps the most important for hypertrophy) but its also the... one we tend to abuse. How good does it sound to go back and just smash it from the get go?! It shouldn’t. Unless you have had access to a gym over the lockdown then its important you re-introduce yourself to volume. SPIKES IN LOADING is one of the things that I see cause a lot of injures. Slow and steady wins the race. Assuming you’ve not had the opportunity to put a bar on your back, or pull some iron off the floor - take your time to get back ‘into the groove’ of these bigger movements. Re-developing that mind muscle connection and re-establishing more efficient motor patterns is important early on. The more GUARANTEED way to get where you want to be physically is CONSISTENCY. Heading back to the gym like a bull out the gate may seem great, but is that consistency sustainable? Probably not. And what’s more fun GAINING MOMENTUM over time or LOSING MOMENTUM after a BIG BOOM. Ill leave that to you, but I know what I like. This has also likely given a lot of us a significantly ‘cleaner slate’ to get back to loading. Some of our niggles might now not be so much of an issue. Don’t just go back to doing the same thing and getting the same issues. Think of ways to get add in helpful accessories, identify trouble exercises or even GET SOME EXPERT HELP. A successful RTG isn’t just about jumping back into what you were doing previously. Its about doing it in a careful, methodical way that is going to have your progress COILING UP like a SPRING for big leaps and bounds in the future. Have fun and stay safe! Credit to @ahphysiotherapy Tag a friend and share the knowledge!

14.01.2022 MEET THE TEAM Rachel is a qualified Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist and certified Neurokinetic Therapist. Furthermore, she is also a Barefoot Training Specialist and Foot Mobilization and Manipulation practitioner. She is an advocate of movement-based resolutions to pain and injury management and utilizes evidence-based practices to help restore and maximize movement, and improve function. Sports Therapy is an aspect of healthcare that is specifically concerned with ...the assessment and prevention of injury, and the rehabilitation of athletes back to optimum levels of functional, occupational and sports specific fitness. Rachel is currently a soft tissue therapist with several local athletes and professional teams including the Geelong Football Club and Melbourne Storm as well as managing her private clientele as a Sports Therapist. as a Sports Therapist I will not only identify and treat your musculoskeletal injuries, which I like to call the ‘what’ but I will go one step further and determine the ‘why’. I will deliver a personalized treatment plan based on a thorough assessment and provide a range of treatment strategies that will suit your needs to help you return to optimal functioning

14.01.2022 "Sciatica" explained Radicular pain is one of the most common conditions in clinical practice. This video about sciatica is made by Annina Schmid, Joel Fundaun and Tina Price from livingwellpain.net + FisioCamera

10.01.2022 Of our major synovial (freely movable) joints, the knee and hip are most affected by osteoarthritis (OA). Although the exact cause of OA is unknown and probably varies somewhat from person to person, factors such as advanced age and mechanical injury to a joint are associated with the development of OA. As the condition progresses, articular cartilage begins to soften and demonstrate fibrillations (shown here). At the same time, the underlying bone may hy...pertrophy due to having to accommodate extra stress as the cartilage matrix becomes disrupted. So, what can you do to help maintain cartilage health? There are a few things and they revolve around loading the cartilage appropriately in order to help optimize nutrient delivery to this tissue. 1First and foremost, excessive stress (increased weight/height ratio, excessive exercise without sufficient rest, etc) have been associated with early cartilage breakdown. 2On the flip side, inadequate loading of cartilage (sedentary lifestyle) and not using a joint through it's full range of motion may impair nutrient delivery. Cartilage, unlike many other tissues, does not have a pump to deliver nutrients, so it relies on a special type of diffusion called imbibition. You can think of your articular cartilage like a sponge and in order for water, synovial fluid and nutrients to move in and out, the sponge must be squished (loaded) and then unloaded so that absorption can occur. This is why loading a joint appropriately throughout the day (this might mean losing a little weight or modifying your exercise program) and using our joints through a full range of motion are so important for maintaining cartilage health long-term. Roos EM, et al. Positive effects of moderate exercise on glycosaminoglycan content in knee cartilage: a four-month, randomized, controlled trial in patients at risk of osteoarthritis. Arthritis Rheum. 2005. Bricca A, et al. Impact of a daily exercise dose on knee joint cartilage - a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials in healthy animals. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2017. Credit to @rehabscience Tag a friend and share the knowledge! #physiojack #geelong #rehab #prehab #geelongsstrongestphysio #cartilage #arthritis #oa #injury #pain #osteoarthritis #healthyjoints

09.01.2022 For many, a disc herniation is a frightening diagnosis to hear. This is a completely reasonable reaction given the importance of the back to overall function and well being. However, from multiple standpoints research indicates there is reason to be optimistic with such a diagnosis. Firstly, many disc herniations will spontaneously regress (heal). In fact, worse herniations = faster and more substantial the regression The rate of spontaneous regression was found to be 96...% for disc sequestration, 70% for disc extrusion, 41% for disc protrusion, and 13% for disc bulging. The rate of complete resolution of disc herniation was 43% for sequestrated discs and 15% for extruded discs. Second, many people have disc herniations and are asymptomatic. Given this, the diagnosis on its own is not necessarily a sentence for back pain and regression may not always be needed for an improvement in symptoms Pain is in fact multifactorial! Credit to @themvmtpts Tag a friend and share the knowledge! Chiu CC, Chuang TY, Chang KH, Wu CH, Lin PW, Hsu WY. The probability of spontaneous regression of lumbar herniated disc: a systematic review. Clin Rehabil. 2015 Feb29(2):18495. . Systematic Literature Review of Imaging Features of Spinal Degeneration in Asymptomatic Populations, W Brinjikji, P H Luetmer, B Comstock, B W Bresnahan, L E Chen, R A Deyo, S Halabi, J A Turner, A L Avins, K James, J T Wald, D F Kallmes, and J G Jarvik, AJNR Am J Neuroradiol, 2015.

08.01.2022 Research Rapid Fire When it comes to "recovery" (or as we describe it, the ability to repeate a bout of exercise), there has been shown to be both physiological and psychological components. Unfortunately , we find that companies that promote their passive modality in the name of recovery fail to note the factors that will have the largest benefit on ones recovery, sleep, nutritional factors, and active recovery modalities. These "feel good" interventions ce...rtainly have their benefits (likely more psychological than physiological) but to us, are not worth their weight if we're not hitting the simple yet most effective factors first. We have seen athletes who will sleep 5 hours a night, live off pizza, and swear by ice baths (which have been shown to only have a negligible impace on recovery and may even hinder skeletal muscle repair per Isabell, 1992, Paddon-Jones, 1997, and Sellwood, 2007) and compression boots after each training session. The point is not to do away with passive interventions but rather make sure we educate on the most important factors FIRST and go from there. Credit to @evidencebasedmvmt Tag a friend and share the knowledge!

08.01.2022 MEET THE TEAM Paul is a Remedial Massage Therapist with a keen interest in injury management and helping clients return to their optimum health and performance. Born and raised in Geelong from a medical family, Paul showed an interest in anatomy and physiology right through high school at St Joseph’s College, excelling in his musculoskeletal knowledge. This interest in the body and musculoskeletal dysfunction quickly developed and his education naturally progressed with hi...m obtaining his Diploma in Remedial Massage Therapy in 2019. Paul prefers to take a holistic approach with treatment, giving clients the best possible chance of recovery. He has a passion for tailoring his treatments to suit your unique needs and can incorporate any preferences you bring to the table (pun intended). A bit of a sports nut, Paul has been involved in team sports since childhood. He represented Australia in the under 19’s World Junior Ultimate frisbee Championships held in Heilbronn, Germany in 2010. Since then he has been involved in trampolining, gymnastics, soccer, and most recently, indoor beach volleyball and yoga. Paul has experience treating a variety of different athletes and prides himself on his ability to assist in both sporting performance and injury rehabilitation needs. Paul is also a manic Melbourne Demons tragic and still cries when the 2018 prelims are brought up in casual conversation at the pub. As a Melbourne Demons supporter, he is obviously a sucker for punishment, so feel free to dig into him on your first treatment with him!

07.01.2022 Can the weather affect our musculoskeletal pain? Short answerUnlikely! Research has shown that no single weather variable has been consistently associated with pain, and in many cases the associations are in opposite directions.... Yet, the majority of people (62-97%) who suffer from chronic musculoskeletal pain believe that weather conditions do have a meaningful effect on their pain. Despite this commonly held belief that weather can affect pain, and the numerous studies looking for correlations, the issue is not settled as most studies on this topic are of poor quality and have conflicting results. However, when looking at the totality of the current research, the authors concluded that if an association exists, it is not likely to be strong. Thanks to @physionetwork for the May research review which allowed me to provide you all with this information. For any fellow physios/health professionals looking to stay on top of their research I strongly encourage you sign up and take advantage of their literature reviews. Reference for anyone interested: Beukenhorst A, Schultz D, McBeth J, Sergeant J, Dixon W (2020) Are weather conditions associated with chronic musculoskeletal pain? Review of results and methodologies. Pain, 161(4), 668-683. Tag a friend and share the knowledge!

07.01.2022 Have a plan! When things like injuries come up, ensuring you maintain activity without further exacerbating the issue is key Here are some variables worth exploring when training around an injury:... Adjust Load Use accomodating resistance Change Tempo Modify ROM Eccentric/Concentric Only Vary exercise/variation Credit to @evidencebasedmvmt Tag a friend and share the knowledge!

05.01.2022 GLUTE REHAB - Considerations! A recent study found band placement around the feet generated the highest amount of gluteal activity without increasing TFL activity VS. band placement around the knees or ankles (Lewis et al, 2018). Learn more from the @physionetwork here https://www.physio-network.com/promo/research-reviews/... Tag a friend and share the knowledge!

03.01.2022 Thinking of booking a Sports Therapy session with Rach, but not sure what's involved? Hopefully this post helps to explain what we will cover during our first session!

02.01.2022 SQUAT DEPTH & MUSCLE MASS Looking to optimize your lower body muscle mass? The depth of your squat training can have significant impacts on your body’s response. In a 2019 study, researchers put 17 males through a 10 week squat program where some participants did full depth squats and other performed half squats (to 90 degrees of knee flexion).... Their results: - Quadriceps muscle mass change was significantly increased in both groups (no difference between groups) - Neither group saw significant changes in hamstring muscle mass - The full squat group saw significantly greater increases in glute max and adductor muscle mass Keep your squats low my friends! Kubo K, Ikebukuro T, Yata H. Effects of squat training with different depths on lower limb muscle volumes. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2019 Sep;119(9):1933-1942. doi: 10.1007/s00421-019-04181-y. Epub 2019 Jun 22. PMID: 31230110. Credit to @thebarbellphysio Tag a friend and share the knowledge!

02.01.2022 Healthcare expectations are defined as a belief that some clinical outcome will result. Research has demonstrated that expectations can be extremely influential in terms of their ability to reduce pain and speed recovery. In fact, expectations are often thought to be equally, if not more, important than the actual intervention being delivered. As an example of how powerful our beliefs can be, we can look at research on the placebo effect. There are tw...o types of these studies and their designs dramatically alter symptom responses. 1In the traditional placebo-controlled study, the individual hears the following message, you will be randomly assigned to receive either the studied intervention or the placebo", which means they know they have a 50% chance of receiving the placebo. 2In the second study design, where placebo mechanisms are under investigation, subjects are told, the agent you have just been given is known to significantly reduce pain in some patients" when really some of the subjects are actually receiving the placebo. The second design was demonstrated beautifully in a study by Bausell et al in which investigators compared acupuncture with sham acupuncture for the treatment of post-procedural dental pain and observed outcomes were dependent not upon the intervention the subject actually received, but upon the intervention the participant thought he or she had received. Subjects receiving the acupuncture who believed they received the sham acupuncture did not do as well as those who received the sham acupuncture and who believed they had received actual acupuncture. As rehab professionals, this is a good reminder that we must continually strive to better understand the attitudes and beliefs of our patients. Otherwise, our well-intended interventions may have little or no effect because we spent more time thinking about which treatment 'tool' would be best rather than working to better understand the person. Bialosky JE, et al. Individual Expectation: An Overlooked, but Pertinent, Factor in the Treatment of Individuals Experiencing Musculoskeletal Pain. Phys Ther. 2010. Credit to @rehabscience Tag a friend and share the knowledge!

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