The Optimal Health Lab in Eltham, Victoria, Australia | Podiatrist

The Optimal Health Lab

Locality: Eltham, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9431 5955

Address: 5/20 Arthur St 3095 Eltham, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 MOMENTUM IS HAPPENING Our entire OHL team have been running full steam into 2021, so sorry for going a little MIA! Stay tuned to this page for BIG UPDATES about new timetables, new team members and so many awesome things happening in our space in 2021... News is dropping this week #teamhealthcare #optimalhealth #healthyliving

24.01.2022 OPTIMAL TIP ALERT Everyone tends to hear lots about osteoarthritis of the knee and hip, so Physio Darcy has penned a great optimal tip about shoulder osteoarthritis and treatment options with our physiotherapy team (and myotherapy when available). Tag or share this with someone you feel would benefit from 'more knowledge' about their shoulder health... READ ME https://www.optimalhealthlab.com.au//shoulder-arthritis-sh Do you also want to know a little more about knee osteoarthritis!? Check out our back catalogue of OHL Optimal Tips via our website to learn more about common conditions we optimally assess, manage and treat!

23.01.2022 Providing EXPERT & HOLISTIC osteoarthritis care is something our OHL team truly excels in doing - because as a team of clinicians we we help you optimise all variables of your management. These include... Exercise therapy Dietary support Education & knowledge Soft tissue care ... Referrals to orthopaedic care where needed If you’re suffering from poorly managed osteoarthritis (in any joints) please reach out to our Physio team to start off & we’ll get you sorted! Call us on 9431 5955 or book online... READ MORE www.optimalhealthlab.com.au/collections/osteoarthritis-care

23.01.2022 How can OHL Myotherapist Mike help your neck stiffness/pain!? Read on OHL community *hint breathing well helps enormously When we breathe during a relaxed state, the natural way we breathe is through lower rib and abdominal expansion. Under stress, the body adopts an elevated rib and shoulder pattern, this is normal, although should cease once in a relaxed state. Commonly clients with neck/shoulder pain or discomfort have adopted an elevated rib/shoulder pattern a...t rest... When we think about how many cycles of breaths we take per day, this is a lot of constant load on muscles that were not designed to cope with this. One of the simple ways of reducing neck/shoulder discomfort is back reverting our direction of breathing towards natural lower rib and abdominal expansion. By default, the muscles and joints within our neck and shoulders earn a well-deserved rest and naturally relax Book today with Myotherapist Mike to get the right combination of hands on therapy and breathing analysis/ treatment to help you achieve pain relief... Either call us on 9431 5955 or book online via www.optimalhealthlab.com.au #myotherapy #myotherapist #breathingexercises #painrelief #neckpain #backpain #breathingexercise #triggerpointmassage #dryneedling #softtissuetherapy #massage #breathing #breathework #teamwork

23.01.2022 The April edition of our OHL newsletter dropped into your emails a few hours ago Have you read this months updates yet? We’re proud to share lots of clinic updates, fresh Optimal Tips & introduce new team within our monthly newsletter... and this edition also includes this photo of Physio Darcy’s recent wedding! If you want to join our mailing list and/or know more about our clinic, please send your details to [email protected] #healthcare

22.01.2022 A NEW SMILEY FACE OHL community, we are thrilled to introduce our newest Physiotherapy team member to you. This is Jess and she starts with us on Monday 1st Feb!! Jess McPherson graduated with a Doctor of Physiotherapy from University of Melbourne and, prior to this, she completed a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Deakin University. Jess comes to OHL with previous private practice experience and a truly enthusiastic passion for taking our clients health to the next level. Read more about Physio Jess, and the rest of our expert Physio, Podiatry, Myotherapy and Dietetics team, via our website www.optimalhealthlab.com.au/pages/meet-our-team

22.01.2022 GYM and SPORT is back Below are the OHL tips for not being ‘that guy’ who gets hurt going ‘zero to hero’ in coming weeks... 1. WARM UP properly! Please perform a warm up exercise (like cycling/ jogging/ active stretching) for long enough to increase your mental awareness and physiologically prepare your body to being speedy, powerful and/or coordinated for exercise/ sport. Never ever skip a sufficient warm up or you are at high risk of creating injury. 2. Watch th...e DURATION of your session! Sports medicine research outlines how fatigued bodies are more susceptible for injury, so we recommend you watch the length of your workout/ session when you start back. We also recommend you are flexible with your fitness schedule related to all elements of fatigue, which can be accumulated by work/ school stressors, heat, mental fatigue, increased social inputs in your exercise world, starting new exercise pursuits, redeveloping sporting skills and/or lower levels of cardiovascular fitness. 3. Leave EXPLOSIVE and POWERFUL movements until you earn it gradually! 4. REMEMBER YOU ARE NOT THE SAME PERSON WHO LEFT 6MONTHS AGO! Be kind and patient on rebuilding your strength, flexibility, power and cardiovascular fitness - it will take time, but reach out to one of our OHL experts if you want help on effective programming. 5. Do not let a NIGGLE progress into an INJURY by getting it quickly assessed by either a OHL Physio, Myotherapist or Podiatrist!! See more

21.01.2022 GETTING BACK, WITHOUT GETTING INJURED Last week OHL Physios Scott and Darcy worked with Eltham Wildcats Basketball Club to create a series of videos sharing expert advice, injury prevention info & knowledge gems about SAFELY returning to the court... Stay tuned for the launch! #supportlocal #safesport #optimalperformance

21.01.2022 Are you supporting Physio Scott’s Geelong Cats OR Physio Darcy’s Richmond FC in the 2020 AFL Grand Final? Despite the finals being in QLD our OHL Team is seriously excited about it You’ll find our OHL doors closed tomorrow, Friday 23rd October, to let our team to rest & rejuvenate (& prepare for grand final barracking), and we will be back open Monday 26th October to continue caring for our community... But maybe one of these boys will be slightly less happy #aflgrandfinal #finalsfever

20.01.2022 LOOKING FOR A STRESS RELIEF OPTION Eltham Town? Have you tried Bowen Therapy? Our OHL Myotherapist Mike is also a Bowen Therapist and he offers Bowen Therapy as a technique to help a client's body achieve their 'rest and digest' state Bowen Therapy is amazing for those who live life ‘on the go’ or someone who identifies as stressed individual. In stressed moments our powerful sympathetic nervous system can struggle to get into our 'rest and digest' state where the bo...dy’s natural healing takes place. Myo Mike is seeing first hand how Bowen Therapy is proving to be increasingly beneficial for patients identifying stress as a driving factor in their chief complaints. Do you think you, or a loved one, could benefit from Bowen Therapy? Do not let stress inhibit your healing or affect your function! You can book this 60minute technique online, or by calling us on 9431 5955, and Myo Mike you can find your 'optimal health' soon www.optimalhealthlab.com.au//our-se/products/bowen-therapy

20.01.2022 BONE HEALTH ANSWERS Our expert team of Dietetics and Physiotherapy should be your first port of call to prevent, manage and/or improve your bone density, in conjunction with your local GP/ Specialist. Please reach out for our expert advice on osteopenia, osteoporosis and/or issues with bony stress fractures/ reactions by calling us on 9431 5955. Did you know our bones are living tissue!? There is a constant process of remodelling that involves laying down new bon...e and the breaking down of old, and this physiological process is happening every day of our lives. When the breaking down of bone begins to outweigh the laying down of new, our bones begin to become a bit softer and more brittle. This is a very basic summation of the disease called osteoporosis. We can help you prevent and/or optimally treat osteoporosis within our OHL walls - starting either with Physiotherapy OR Dietetics input. HOW CAN OUR TEAM ASSIST YOUR BONE HEALTH NEEDS https://www.optimalhealthlab.com.au/colle/osteoporosis-care

18.01.2022 Your greatest wealth is health How can our expert team of Physio, Podiatry, Dietetics & Myotherapy help you to live your healthiest and happiest life? Reach out to OHL today!

18.01.2022 A WOMAN SUPPORTING WOMEN to be healthy and happy Women’s and Pelvic Health are specialist areas of Physiotherapy and our OHL Physio Kirsty has completed post graduate study focusing on best management of many conditions specific to women (of all ages), continence and/or pelvic pain. Book in to start with Kirsty by calling 9431 5955 or booking online! Kirsty is passionate about empowering and improving women’s and pelvic health conditions through this targeted service, while... also seeing overall improvement in all facets of a woman’s health and wellbeing. Are you pregnant mumma needing care OR newly postnatal needing a pelvic floor check OR suffering continence issues AND/OR are you looking for specific exercise advice for women? Physio Kirsty is your expert What conditions do Women's and Pelvic Health Physiotherapists treat? www.optimalhealthlab.com.au//physiotherapy-womens-pelvic-h

15.01.2022 Neck and back pain are very commonly seen and treated at The Optimal Health Lab, with Australian statistics revealing 1 in 6 people will suffer from back pain at some point in their lifetime Specific neck and back conditions our OHL Physio team commonly see include headaches, whiplash injuries, wry neck, neck and lower back disc injuries, spinal radiculopathy symptoms, facet joint injuries, nonspecific low back pain, chronic low back pain, pars defects, spondyl...olisthesis, muscle strains and spasms, sharp shooting pain into the leg or arm and spinal stenosis. Proper diagnosis of your pain is key to our expert treatment planning! OHL welcomes TAC, Workcover, DVA and enhanced primary care (EPC) patients as well as private clients with/without referral into our expert care. If you are suffering neck or back pain please do not delay care and reach out to 9431 5955 (Monday to Friday) or you can book online via our website

14.01.2022 NUTRITION-FOCUSED OPTIMAL TIP ALERT OHL Accredited Practising Dietitian (ADP) Elsa Bramwell shares her expert advice on achieving sustainable weight loss. We felt this Optimal Tip is very timely as many people have remarked on their 'COVID19 kilos' and not sure where to start... You are welcome Eltham Town! LEARN HERE - www.optimalhealthlab.com.au//how-to-achieve-sustainable-we If you feel you would benefit from individualised expert advice about weight management, performance nutrition, cholesterol/ heart health, diabetes care and/or gut health issues please reach out and we'll introduce you to OHL Dietitian Elsa. Call us on 9431 5955 to book an appointment with Elsa (no referral needed), otherwise you can book via our online bookings on our website #dietetics #nutritionist #teamhealthcare

13.01.2022 CLOSED TODAY Our OHL team are resting and rejuvenating over this long weekend after all the pivots and changes of 2020. Our doors (and phones) will reopen on Wednesday 4th Novemeber from 8am, but bookings are available online all weekend for Physio, Dietetics, Myotherapy and Podiatry. We hope our community have a restful weekend and Melbourne Cup day holiday too #teamwork #rest #selfcare #rejuvenate #teamhealthcare #longweekend #melbournecupday

13.01.2022 Our OHL Podiatrist Erin Thomas has great experience in managing ALL facets of lower limb health Eltham Town, did you know Erin can help you assess, treat & manage your sporting injuries, diabetic foot status, advice on footwear, foot/ nail care, painful feet/shins/ ankles AND improve your mobility? Book in with Erin this side of Christmas to feet ‘Optimal’ walking into 2021... by calling us on 9431 5955 or book online via our website www.optimalhealthlab.com.au

10.01.2022 COMMUNITY SPIRIT is unparalleled at OHL It is pretty hard to articulate what constitutes an 'engaging and loyal community' and even harder to sum up the spirit in that community. However, we're going to try... Firstly, we live in a truly inclusive community of Eltham Town, with an awesome set of community sporting groups nearby like Eltham Wildcats Basketball Club, Greensborough Triathlon Club and Lower Plenty Football Club. We love supporting these organisations, and than...k them for their spreading the OHL vision and promoting our expert services again in 2020. Secondly, we boast our own team of dead-set legends and we thank every member of our OHL team for their gigantic efforts in 2020. Our clinical, admin and leadership team genuinely felt very lucky to come to work throughout the many levels of restrictions and we will not forgot the kindness we received in regards our efforts to stay upbeat and available to you in the deepest of 'iso-life'. Its even better to come to work when you like who you work with and who you work for (that you guys, our clients). Thirdly, our community of clients are unparalleled (in our very biased opinion). Thank you for sharing your worlds with us and entrusting our team. We are honoured you have chosen us to be some of your healthcare providers and we hope this year has shown you the length we will go to in order to continue providing consistently optimal care (remember the lego-looking face shield and ugly christmas leggings ). To all layers of our community, thank you for an enormous year of energy, efforts and laughs. Be safe and be wise this festive season, and we look forward to seeing you ALL in 2021 - Lauren and Andrew

06.01.2022 WOOHOO GROUP PHYSIO CLASSES HAVE BEGUN What is a Group Physio class you ask?? The Group Physiotherapy experience at the Optimal Health Lab, previously known as Clinical Pilates, is unparalleled to any other around. Our refined service takes a personalised approach to your exercise therapy treatment/ rehab, with specialised classes for your specific goals, sport, fitness level or lifestyle. OUR TIMETABLE www.optimalhealthlab.com.au/p/group-physiotherapy-timeta...ble We deliver our Group Physiotherapy program for the early birdies at 7am, through the day, and into the evening for our working clients; everyone can find a time that suits their lifestyle. Do you want to join us in the OHL Strength Lab for your rehab journey? Reach out to book your initial assessment with one of our expert Physio team by calling 9431 5955, or book a 30min initial/review consultation via our online bookings!! LEARN MORE ABOUT GROUP PHYSIO CLASSES AT OHL www.optimalhealthlab.com.au///products/group-physiotherapy

06.01.2022 OHL Podiatrist Erin Thomas is available to care for you and your family. Book today via 9431 5955 or via our website