Mt Kuring-Gai Health in Mount Colah, New South Wales, Australia | Physical therapist

Mt Kuring-Gai Health

Locality: Mount Colah, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9457 7588

Address: 5-6/757 Pacific Highway 2080 Mount Colah, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.mtk.health

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21.01.2022 Stuck at home but still want to see a Physiotherapist or Chiropractor? We are now offering Telehealth Appointments for our patients and the Mt Kuring-Gai/Hornsby communities to play our part in getting us all through these challenging times. Our 1 hour video call sessions are run through Coviu, an Australian based company which safely and securely provides the platform for the sessions.... To find out more information, or to make a Telehealth Appointment, check out www.mtk.health/telehealth

12.01.2022 - ’ ! ? HIIT stands for ‘high intensity interval training' and is any kind of physical exercise where you push yourself for sharp bursts of vigorous activity, spaced out by periods of rest or lower intensities.... HIIT training tends to be of shorter duration and less frequent than endurance training as this type of exercise is generally harder to perform and sustain. For example, if you were to perform HIIT training on an exercise bike, treadmill, or rower, you might push yourself as hard as you can for 20 seconds, and then rest or continue at a much lower intensity for 40 seconds, repeating this process 10 times for a total of 10 minutes. Other common examples of HIIT training include circuit training programs, boxing, aerobics and some sports. Compared to endurance training, HIIT is far more time efficient. For people with busy lives, HIIT may be the best way to get some great results! To sustain a healthy active lifestyle, based on the national recommendations performing 20 minutes of HIIT 3 days a week is just as good as performing 30 minutes 5 days a week of moderate intensity endurance exercise! - Many studies have found that HIIT was just as effective if not more effective than endurance training at reducing cholesterol, resting systolic blood pressure, and blood glucose. - Many studies have also found HIIT to elicit larger improvements in VO2max when compared to endurance training. This means that HIIT is potentially more beneficial at improving fitness! This may be an effective way of making sure you can run around for longer on the soccer and footy field. - HIIT has also been shown to be more effective than endurance training at reducing abdominal fat and waist circumference. While both were just as effective at weight control, HIIT seems to have better overall outcomes when it comes to body composition. If you’re keen to learn more or start on your exercise journey safely, make a booking with our Accredited Exercise Physiologist Jennifer Bennett who consults at Mt Kuring-Gai Health on Wednesdays. Call us on 02 9457 7588 or make a booking online at: www.mtk.health

09.01.2022 The gyms might be closed. Sport might be on hold and you're definitely stuck at home! As things start to open it's important to ease back into your training to minimise the risk of injury. Even whilst on lock down it is important to maintain your fitness for the good of both your physical and mental health World Health Organisation has actually released this great resource for all us punters at home!... http://www.euro.who.int//stay-physically-active-during-sel

07.01.2022 Be ready to hit the court running! Check in with our team of physios and chiros to help you build up to competition fitness and remain injury free. Call our team to chat about your options, whether that be a telehealth appointment or in-clinic consultation. Either way, you can be assured that your health is their top priority. Go to https://www.mtk.health/ #reshapinghealthcare

07.01.2022 ' De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis, more commonly known as "Mother's Thumb", is a common cause of thumb pain that happens when the tendons of the thumb are suddenly used more than they can handle. For young mothers, the sudden increase in lifting, carrying, and caring for the new born baby can lead to the tendons becoming inflamed. Coupled with this is the rapid increase in the baby's weight which places ev...en more strain on the thumb and hand. Up to 25% of women following birth will experience lower thumb or wrist pain which has lead to the common name of "Mother's Thumb". The diagnosis of De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis usually only requires a thorough history and physical examination to determine if someone has it, but an ultrasound scan can also be used to confirm this condition. Fortunately, most cases of De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis can be effectively managed by a Physiotherapist, with some good advice on modifying activities to reduce strain on the thumb, the fitting of a special thumb brace, and some exercises to stretch the muscles around the wrist and forearm. As the pain subsides, strengthening the hand, wrist, and whole arm is useful in making sure it doesn't come back. In the event this condition does not improve, we can help arrange a corticosteroid injection together with your GP, and/or a referral to a hand surgeon. If you would like more information about De Quervain's Tenosynovitis or Mother's Thumb, make an appointment with our Physiotherapist Adam van der Wielen who consults at Mt Kuring-Gai Health on Wednesdays. Call us on 02 9457 7588, or book in online at www.mtk.health

01.01.2022 FYI for all our patients

01.01.2022 Stretching your neck not working anymore? With many of us working from home, we are seeing a spike in people coming in with neck and shoulder pain. In fact, neck pain is one of the most common reasons people seek care from our Physiotherapists and Chiropractors. Whilst stretching the neck can help temporarily, many people are unaware that strengthening the muscles of the neck and shoulder (with bands, weights, and even head stands) can actually help reduce neck pain and stop ...it from coming back. If you're ready to try something different for your neck pain, make an appointment with one of our Physiotherapists or Chiropractors at Mt Kuring-Gai today to get you started on an individualised neck strengthening program. Find out more here: www.mtk.health

01.01.2022 - , , ! Calcific Tendinopathy is one of the more unusual conditions we see, and occurs when hydroxyapatite and calcium phosphate (chalk like substances that are similar to bone) start developing into crystal like deposits within the tendons of the body. Any tendon throughout the body can be affected, with the rotator cuff muscles of the shoulder being one of the most common sites (80% of all rota...tor cuff cases in the supraspinatus tendon). The exact cause is still unknown, but females, people with diabetes, thyroid issues, and metabolic disorders tend to get it more. There are 3 stages of the condition: 1. The Pre-calcific stage: where the cells inside the tendon starts to transform allowing the calcium deposits to form. 2. The Calcific stage: where the calcium is deposited into the tendon and starts to build in size like crystals. This is normally when symptoms begin and people start to notice pain. The resorptive phase happens at the end of this stage, where the calcium is eventually reabsorbed into the body (the most painful time). 3. The Post-calcific Stage: where the tendon tissue remodels as the calcium is removed. This can last several months and finishes with complete healing of the tendon. For 90% of people, the calcium deposits disappear on their own but this may take from 12 to 18 months. For those who do experience pain that interferes with their daily life, this can be treated with anti-inflammatory medications, cortisone injections, physiotherapy, shockwave therapy, and as a last resort, surgery to remove the calcifications (which comes out like toothpaste!). At Mt Kuring-Gai Health, we work together with GP's and Shoulder Surgeons to provide the physiotherapy and shockwave options for those with painful calcific tendinopathy. Physiotherapy sessions involve determining which stage the condition is in, and putting together an exercise program to manage the pain, decrease inflammation, regain the shoulder movements, and strengthen the shoulder muscles. To find out more about Calcific Tendinopathy, speak to our Physiotherapist James Ritchie, who consults at Mt Kuring-Gai Health on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. To make a booking, call us on 02 9457 7588 or book online at www.mtk.health