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Optimus Health Group

Locality: Richmond, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9913 8986

Address: 407 Bridge Road 3121 Richmond, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.optimusglobal.org

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25.01.2022 Great to have the @OMFC - Old Melburnians Football Club down at our Performance Centre this morning prepping for the VAFA HQ 2021 season. With a year of no footy, we know athletes will be at a higher risk of injuries so the boys are here using our @VALD Performance ForceFrame and ForceDecks obtaining objective strength data so that we can help the club program up tailored strength and conditioning programs this pre-season. Stay tuned this week to hear more of the player...s discuss their thoughts on the testing we do! Looking forward to seeing more of the boys and the girls in next Saturday! If you would like to get tested either on an individual basis or your entire club get in touch with us at [email protected] #vafa #sportsphysio #physiotherapy #strength #OMFC #homeofpreseason #optimushealth #injuryprevention

25.01.2022 Attention all our Pacific Islander followers! Check out this important message

25.01.2022 For our final part of Womens health week, Senior Physio @kathers_tay discusses how women are pre-disposed to certain injuries and musculoskeletal problems . Her blog post goes through benefits of exercise and how to reduce the risks of female specific injuries. Link in bio to get our blog post- its our highlighted blog post for the week! #Physiotherapy #womenshealth #womenshealthweek #richmond3121 #3121 #exercise #girlpower

24.01.2022 Under stage 4 restrictions physiotherapy is a permitted service- Optimus Health is OPEN at 407 Bridge Rd, Richmond to assist our clients in reducing pain, assisting with injury rehabilitation, injury assessment and keeping you moving pain free! Yes, we are offering telephysio (video appointments) for those who do not want to or cannot leave their home! You DO NOT need a GP referral to see us! ... Yes you ARE allowed to travel further than 5km from your home for healthcare appointments. Please ensure you are able to produce your appointment confirmation email to show the police if stopped! Our opening hours have been changed to ensure our clients can get home before curfew. We will now shut at 7:30pm for the next 6 weeks. Make sure you follow our socials as we will be producing loads of content to help you stay pain free during the next 6 weeks.

24.01.2022 2 days of painting, 14 team members, 280 hours of graft. Walls. Are. 99%. Done. Looking forward to next week when the floors are installed too We hope you enjoy the new fresh and clean colours at our Bridge rd clinic in Richmond #Physiotherapy #SportsPhysio #richmond3121

24.01.2022 Womens Health Week: Female Athletes and Leaking. Yes it happens, no you dont have to have had a baby for this to occur and yes its normal. Check out this helpful post from @physiowithcierra to learn more! Are you a female athlete? Do you ever experience leaking? Well dont worry youre not alone! Leaking has historically been associated with body changes through pregnancy and child birth, but with womens sport continually becoming more popular, the level... of competition increasing each year and the increased participation at such a young age its actually very common for female athletes to have some leaking especially during high impact activities. Leaking is typically a result of stress urinary incontinence where the increase in pressure on the pelvic floor causes some leaking of wee. Even for a relatively low impact sport like swimming 15% of women still experience this type of incontinence. If you experience anything like this or would like to know more about it, book an appointment with Dawn, Cierra or Kath! #womenshealth #womenshealthweek #physiotherapy #sportsphysio #richmond3121 #richmond #bridgeroad

24.01.2022 What is causing my pain when I run? Is a question we get asked all the time! Most people exercise their calves, hamstrings and glutes but feet are often neglected even though they are the first part of your body to manage the forces involved in running! Check out Cierras Top Tips on how to strengthen your feet to avoid pain while running!

23.01.2022 1 hour left until Dr Georgina Whiting from Richmond Medical and Senior Physiotherapist Dawn Cantwell go live to discuss Pre & Post Natal Exercise and Female Specific Sporting Injuries. Some great questions have already come through including; What part of my menstrual cycle am I more at risk of doing my ACL?... How long can I keep running while pregnant? Will exercising affect my milk supply? When can I return to running after giving birth? Follow us Live at 3PM!

23.01.2022 Urgent care available today at 407 Bridge Rd Richmond #richmond3121 Call 9913 8986 for triage. #SportsMedics #emergencynurses #stitches #simplefractures #dislocation #concussion #richmond

23.01.2022 Athletic Groin Pain - Part 1 of 3 AGP is an umbrella term used to categorise the many potential causes of pain around the front of the hip and groin region. This could be pain from a muscle strain, tendinopathy, "osteitis pubis" (bone pain), and even a sports hernia. ... In this video @coach_joeywannouch will focus on muscle strains of the groins and explain: What they are? Who is at risk? How they occur? Tune in for Part 2 of The Groin Strain Series where Joey will dive into how we prepare our clients at Optimus like a pro and prevent the likelihood of sustaining a groin strain injury.

23.01.2022 We are excited to announce next week Optimus Health Group will be launching Exercise Physiology! EP's help people with chronic health conditions improve & manage their medical conditions through exercise They help those with:... Arthritis, osteoporosis & other musculoskeletal conditions Chronic pain Chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart & lung disease Weight management Mental health disorders; including depression & anxiety Neurological conditions Fatigue syndromes Cancer Pain & dysfunction following motor vehicle accidents Here is Mali, our new EP to tell you a bit more about Exercise Physiology and how you can book in to see him from next week!

23.01.2022 How strong are your baby cows? Iso running has caused a wide range of pain in runners including shin splints, foot pain and lateral knee pain. We are finding that a lot of these common issues are caused by a few factors, including weak calf muscles. ... Get them strong by following some of @physio_kp's top tips for strengthing those calves! #bridgeroad #physiotherapy #physio #calfstrength #richmond121 #calfstrengthening #optimushealth

23.01.2022 It's a cold but beautiful morning down at @xaviercollege 2021 is our 5th year of providing physiotherapy and sports first aiders to Xavier and we are incredibly grateful to be a part of this wonderful community! Fingers crossed its an injury free day but check in with one of our team if needed! ... #sportsphysio #sportsinjury #xaviercollege #footy #rugby #soccer #optimushealth #sportsmedics #sportstrainers #communitysport #apssport

22.01.2022 Webinar Number 2 of 4 for our local community coming up this Thursday. This one is for the ladies! This Thursday @ 3pm we will be discussing Women’s Health - Pre & Post Natal Exercise AND Female Sporting Injuries including Menstrual Cycles and ACL injury risk. Join Senior Physio and mother of 2 (soon to be 3) Dawn Cantwell and Dr Georgina Whiting when they discuss pre and postnatal exercise as well as female sporting injuries and the recent research into the menstrual cycle ...and ACL injury risk. Registration link here https://www.optimusphysiotherapy.com/octoberwebinars Coming up later this month: 22/10 @ 7pm Knee Pain: Surgery v's Conservative Rehab Management, how do you choose? Featuring Mr Brian Devitt, Knee Orthopaedic Surgeon & Bryan Robertson, Senior Physiotherapist with special interest in knee injuries 27/10 @ 6pm Return to Sport after COVID. What injuries we are expecting to see and how to best prepare to avoid them. Featuring Dr Andrew Daff, Epworth Sports Medicine and Senior Physio KP!

22.01.2022 This week, baller Friday takes a twist due to Melbournes return to restrictions as a result of COVID. KP shares a great conditioning program to help keep the legs ticking over in the next 6 weeks devised by Kieron Lester, an awesome strength & conditioning coach! To check out the program head to https://www.optimusphysiotherapy.com/client-resources... Stay safe, stay healthy!

21.01.2022 Pilates for Sports Our resident pilates instructor @larabester.physio talks about how pilates can benefit athletes, whether you are someone who is aiming to make it to the top or a weekend warrior, we highly recommend you incorporate pilates into your preseason strength & conditioning! Pilates can...... Increase flexibility Lengthen hamstrings to help with power & speed Build core strengths by targeting the deep stabiliser muscles Improve proprioception (mind-muscle control), teaching your body to move in an optimal way which can help prevent overuse injuries Avoid injuries by focusing on imbalances, inflexibility and weakness Pilates can make your swing, kick or stride better and more efficient. Want to know if pilates can help you and your sport? Give us a call on 9913 8986!

21.01.2022 Jake discusses the importance of coaching and programming when returning to activity following a back injury.

21.01.2022 FAQS regarding Stage 4 restrictions in Melbourne- see stories for more detail Can you leave home for medical and health services? Yes! ... However only if the issue is affecting your everyday activities, and it will get worse if you dont seek treatment for 6 weeks. Physiotherapy can assist in reducing painful injuries, including assessment and management of your painful injury, as well as a guided plan to get you back to work/ exercise ---> We are open for Face to Face appointments with many hygiene and safety measures in place as directed from the DHHS Our Physiotherapists will contact you via phone to discuss your pain or mobility issue, and where video physio (telehealth) is determined to be more appropriate than face to face, well arrange a video consult instead. See the Victorian Government website for more FAQS on what we can and cant do at the moment #richmond3121 #Physiotherapy #backpain #neckpain #headaches #exercise #mentalwellness #stayhome #maskup #staysafe

20.01.2022 Everyone at Optimus has their that the Womens World Cup will be played across Australia and New Zealand in 2023 Seeing the @thematildas, Australias most successful soccer team play at home for so many thousands of young soccer fans will be a dream come true! We will be there supporting the Matildas... if the announcement goes our way at 2am tomorrow morning #asone2023 #soccer #girlssport #womenssports #physio #sportsphysio #asone

20.01.2022 Of the many things we are missing this year, rugby is one of them! Especially the great rivalry between two of our great clubs @melbournerugby & @melbourne_quins! Rugby in the rain, rugby in the sun. Missing the mud, the smell of deep heat in the changerooms and the sound of @d3tape rigid tape ripping off hairy legs Sport brings so much passion for so many, it helps build strong social bonds and creates stronger, happier and safer communities. ... When sport returns in 2021 our physios will be back helping our rugby players get strong and stay strong! In the meantime, dont forget we are here for our rugby community, if you are in pain, need advice on how to stay conditioned or just need a chat - reach out Great to keep updated on all things Rugby through @rugbyvictoria socials. We loved @georgiacormz write up staying prepared and keeping positive in a pandemic - a wallaroos guide - check it out!

20.01.2022 We've saved the best for last! @physio_kp and Dr Andrew Daff from @epworthsportsmed will go live on Facebook & Instagram tomorrow at 6pm to discuss Sports Injuries post COVID. A topic relevant to many of our followers and one that we are incredibly passionate about at Optimus Health. ... Dr Andrew Daff is a well known and respected sports doctor who his currently on the medical team of both Richmond Football Club and the Australian Open. As Physios & Strength Coaches we know what is coming for those that play sports IF THEY DO NO PREPARE CORRECTLY. Physical preparation and injury prevention will be so important over the next 6-8 weeks and leading into pre season- we've seen a dramatic increase in injuries in both the NFL and the EPL and it is our passion to help our community prepare correctly this summer! Join KP and Dr Andrew Daff’s discussion Live at 6pm!

20.01.2022 Well done Victoria 0 new cases of coronavirus today... 0 deaths today 0 community transmission 0 active cases in the state We all worked so hard for this. Lockdown was hard, but we did it! Keep washing your hands, don't touch your face, but it's time to have a good summer and stay safe! (Also, put out your camp fires fully ) #lovemelbourne pic from the incredible @humansinmelbourne

19.01.2022 This week we get springy with it!!! Featuring Strength & Conditioning Coach @coach_joeywannouch! An important injury prevention concept when were talking about landing is being able to efficiently store all the energy from landing. ... This then allows us to transition into the next action optimally e.g. The next jump to get a rebound, push off to start a fast break, spring back up for a put-back!!! #basketball #sportsphysio #physiotherapy #injuryprevention #strength&conditioning

19.01.2022 They say the best time to start was yesterday the next best time is today Fact: if you complete 80% of your pre-season your risk for sustaining an injury in season is drastically reduced, this gets lower and lower the more SMART work you do in your pre-season. With football (Soccer) returning to full training its time to get serious about season 2021 ... next season do you want to: -Stay injury-free -Perform at your highest level -Take the next step in your athletic performance The time to start a structured strength and conditioning program is now Yanni started with @coach_joeywannouch 5 weeks ago He's preparing like a professional athlete for next season If your sick of sustaining niggles and having interrupted pre-seasons that ruin your prep then get down to Optimus and work with our experienced strength coaches that have skin in the game and make season 2021 your best one! Want to know more? Interested in a consultation with one of our strength and conditioning coaches ? Email us at [email protected] #preseason #football #nplvictoria #soccer #footballperformance #richmond3121 #injuryprevention #footballstrengthandconditioning #physicalpreparation #footballfederationvictoria

19.01.2022 Today we welcome Carly McConnell to the Optimus Family! Carly graduated from La Trobe in 2014 with a Bachelor of Health Science and Master of Physiotherapy Practice. Carly will be looking after a large proportion of Dawn's clients when she heads off on Maternity Leave at the end of next week and will be available on Mondays and Wednesdays for appointments ... Carly has a wide range of experience including pre and postnatal assessments , pilates and a very strong sporting background which includes being the Head Physio for the VAFA representative teams since 2017 and Head Physio at Old Melburnian’s FC since 2015. We are so excited to have Carly onboard, please join us in welcoming her to the family

18.01.2022 Nutrition is important for athletes because it provides a source of energy required to perform the activities they need to excel. The food we eat impacts on our strength, training, performance and recovery Here is KP discussing Nutrition for this weeks episode of Baller Friday

18.01.2022 WRONG Often when our physios tell a male client that clinical pilates would really benefit their.....back pain, sports injury, rehab after surgery or injury prevention program, the standard response is isnt pilates for girls? We are here to tell you pilates is for everyone! It doesnt matter if you are a AFL player, a weight lifter or training for a triathlon OR recovering from surgery, have chronic back pain or suffer from tight calves. Pilates can build strength..., reduce pain and improve your performance! We hear you ask how with suspicion in your voice.... Pilates can do the following Improve flexibility! Most guys focus on building muscle mass, pilates helps you prevent injuries and muscle sprains by stretching out those muscles and increasing your range of motion. Develop neglected muscle groups! A big part of pilates is focusing on the muscle groups that you dont hit during day to day activities, movement or during lifting! Teaches your brain to control your muscles better! This might sound funny but bigger/stronger clients are commonly the ones who are less in tune with how their muscles activate and move! Builds Core Strength! We know you all know about the importance of core strength, pilates will get those Abs burning!

17.01.2022 How to stay active during COVID and reduce your injury risk after an extended break. Are you at higher risk of injury? Have you had a previous injury? Are your strength and fitness levels diminished? Reduce your injury risk and see how physio can assist you during this lockdown. OFFER: Book an online Consult with KP and get a follow up telehealth appointment for FREE!

17.01.2022 KNEE PAIN SUCKS! Tomorrow at 7pm Mr Brian Devitt - Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon from @orthosportvictoria and Senior Physio & Founder of Optimus Health Group Bryan Robertson on Facebook & Instagram Live discussing all things KNEES. This one is for all those with knee pain or injuries! Are you considering surgery? When can conservative rehabilitation help? ... Whether you are planning on playing sports again next year, a tradie who is on their knees all day, the everyday person who has been told a knee replacement is in their future, or anyone in between with knee pain this talk is for you! They will discuss: GLA:D for Osteoarthritis The importance of quad strength for knee control When ACL reconstruction surgery is vital and when conservative rehab is suitable Meniscus tears- what are the key things I need to know? Is running bad for my knees? And will answer any questions you may have - DM them through or email to [email protected] Register for the event here via bio link or https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84454362259 and join us at 7pm when we go live on Facebook & Instagram! Next Tuesday will be the last in the series, where Dr Andrew Daff - Sports Physician from @epworthsportsmed and Senior Physio @physio_kp discuss COVID and returning to sport: what injuries can we expect after missing a season and how to prepare your body to avoid them.

17.01.2022 Hear @jepaine from @oldmelburniansfc talk about the injury prevention testing used on the weekend. Using @vald_performance equipment, plus a range of injury prevention testing and baseline measures such as the SCAT5 for concussion, we're assisting OMs to hit the ground running for preseason. If you'd like to book in to get the same world class injury prevention information that players in the Premier League, NFL and AFL have access to, look out for our open sessions starting on 5th December. DM us or email [email protected] for more information or to book a spot.

17.01.2022 To our Optimus Family, the clinic will remain open under stage 3 restrictions following all safety precautions Physiotherapy is an essential service and provides relief to our frontline workers by helping our community with musculoskeletal concerns As a reminder, our services include physiotherapy, clinical pilates, remedial massage and rehabilitation under the guidance of our qualified physiotherapists. We can assess for broken bones and busted ligaments, refer for ima...ging, help you manage your pain and continue your strengthening with our rehabilitation groups. To our Performance Centre Members - we will be in touch tomorrow with further updates. Stay safe, stay sane and please reach out to us if you need any support.

17.01.2022 Womens Health Week! Running while pregnant, is it safe? Check out our latest blog post from our resident super mum Dawn! Its a common question our physios get asked so here is some information to help answer your questions! Visit www.optimushealth.com.au/blog/runningwhilepregnant ... #womenshealthweek #womenshealth #richmond3121 #physiotherapy #prenatal #postnatal #physiorichmond

17.01.2022 For episode 3 of KPs WFH niggles we look at Chest Tightness! Not to be confused with chest pain (seek out your GP if you are concerned about chest pain). Chest muscle tightness is probably a result of the way you sit, especially for prolonged periods of time. Over time your muscles will shorten, causing your shoulders to pull forward and result in poor posture. Break up your day by incorporating these exercises which will stretch and help build strength - taking away that tightness and also helping to improve your posture!

16.01.2022 KP discusses why we saw so many back injuries during COVID

16.01.2022 As promised yesterday, here is KPs first exercises for common WFH niggles Has lockdown 2.0 got you sitting more? Are you starting to feel your hip flexors tighten up? Thats because excessive sitting causes the muscles to tighten and switch off. They can become progressively weaker and shorter, sometimes contributing to painful conditions, and changes to the actual muscles may take a while to reverse, including adaptive shortening (the muscles shortening due to prolonged positioning) and weakness! Check out KPs top exercises for keeping those hip muscles activated!

16.01.2022 We are so excited to announce that tomorrow we welcome back to the Optimus family, Emily Heijden! Emily worked for us as a Sports Trainer while she was studying her Physiotherapy degree, during that time she gained experience with a wide range of sports and sporting injuries. Her passions include; soccer, working with female athletes across all sports (especially injury prevention), women's health and rehabilitation. ... Emily will head back to @alameinfc but in the role of Head Physio for the 2020/2021 season We cannot be happier to have her back! If you would like to book an appointment with Emily you can via the link below! https://optimusgroup.cliniko.com/bookings

15.01.2022 Don't forget to tune in for our live Men's Health webinar tomorrow evening at 6pm featuring Dr Tom Dickson from Richmond Medical and our very own Senior Physio Cameron Steptoe. They will be discussing men's mental health and exercise & rehab. Got a question about your health you want answered which you have struggled to bring up with a health professional? Direct message it through to us and they will address your question confidentially or jump on and ask when we go live here on Facebook tomorrow at 6pm!

15.01.2022 Today we welcome Carly McConnell to the Optimus Family! Carly graduated from La Trobe in 2014 with a Bachelor of Health Science and Master of Physiotherapy Practice. Carly will be looking after a large proportion of Dawn's clients when she heads off on Maternity Leave at the end of next week and will be available on Mondays and Wednesdays for appointments ... Carly has a wide range of experience including pre and postnatal assessments , pilates and a very strong sporting background which includes being the Head Physio for the VAFA representative teams since 2017 and Head Physio at Old Melburnian’s FC since 2015. We are so excited to have Carly onboard, please join us in welcoming her to the family

14.01.2022 Want to get fitter and stronger for the up coming sport preseason? We can help! Optimus performance centre coaches will be available for outdoor training sessions 1:1 or 2:1 from TUESDAY 29th September* at the newly converted outdoor training section of our Bridge Rd clinic. Need some guidance after an injury? we've got you ... Want to run further and faster? we can help too! Enquire now and let's start that journey today- Optimus performance centre coaches will be available *pending government regulations allowing as expected from Sunday.

14.01.2022 Jake Leslie discusses things to look out for when returning to sport following a hamstring strain

14.01.2022 Weve covered hips and chest so far this week, but now its all about the neck. One of the most common WFH niggles we are seeing in the clinic right now is neck tightness and pain! Poor posture and long hours glued to the computer have left many people with neck and shoulder pain. Neck pain can escalate quite quickly, especially if you are stressed! It is normal for it to quickly spread to your jaw, upper traps and back. Here is KP taking you through a couple of easy neck stretches that you can easily incorporate into your working day!

14.01.2022 Richmond! Best footy club, best suburb... From Optimus Physio on Bridge rd We're from tigerland we're strong and we're bold @richmondfc

14.01.2022 From Thursday, under the guidance from our government it will be mandatory requirement to wear a mask when visiting Optimus Health Please note, due to the demand on masks and being conscious of the environmental impact of single use disposable masks we ask that you arrive at your appointment with your own mask - fabric masks are fine & encouraged! Check out this helpful youtube video on how to make your very own fabric mask from a sock! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3Z4-Z3GHDg you can also use an old t-shirt - get googling its amazing what some people have thought of!

13.01.2022 Hot Deal Alert for January Needing to find inspiration to get back into a fitness regime after lockdown but dreading the thought of the gym? Are you one of the many people who got busy during COVID and now have a new addition or to your family or have one arriving soon?... Heading back to sports this year but worried about injuries? There are SO MANY benefits of pilates but here are some of our favourites! Improves core strength & control Helps with balance & proprioception Improves flexibility Helps isolate individual muscles & correcting muscle imbalances Strengthens abdominal and pelvic floor strengthening to assist during pregnancy & post natal recovery During the month of Jan, we are offering everyone (new clients and existing clients) a 45-minute 1-1 session of pilates for $50 with our superstar qualified physiotherapist and pilates instructor Lara Bester (normally $120) - after this session, you should be able to jump into one of our specialised classes! Book by giving us a call on 9913 8986

13.01.2022 KP demonstrates some exercise to do after a hamstring strain

13.01.2022 Athletic Groin Pain - Part 1 of 3 AGP is an umbrella term used to categorise the many potential causes of pain around the front of the hip and groin region. This could be pain from a muscle strain, tendinopathy, "osteitis pubis" (bone pain), and even a sports hernia. ... In this video @coach_joeywannouch will focus on muscle strains of the groins and explain: What they are? Who is at risk? How they occur? Tune in for Part 2 of The Groin Strain Series where Joey will dive into how we prepare our clients at Optimus like a pro and prevent the likelihood of sustaining a groin strain injury.

12.01.2022 Have you been rehabbing an injury at your gym and now its shut or had your surgery postponed without knowing when it will go ahead? Keeping on top of your rehabilitation or staying strong before surgery is so important! Why? Those who do prehab before surgery have better surgical outcomes and those who complete full rehabilitation programs are less likely to reinjure that area when returning to life/sport At Optimus, our rehabilitation sessions are st...ill going ahead with a few tweaks to keep you COVID safe! Heres a few answers to some FAQs we have been getting What injuries are appropriate for your rehabilitation groups Knees: ACL, PCL, LCL or MCL tears or ruptures (both pre and post surgery). Patello-Femoral pain, meniscus tears and knee replacements etc Ankles: Tendon & Ligament Injuries (ATFL, CFL, deltoid ligaments), plantar fasciitis, syndesmosis etc Shoulder: Rotator cuff tears and instability, Labral tears & AC joint injuries etc Hip: FAI syndrome, labral tears & hip replacements How many people are in your groups and how do you maintain a COVID safe environment We used to have 5 but weve cut out numbers down to 3. Our facility is a 250 square metre (80 sqms each) fully equipped gym with 6 squat racks and enough equipment to ensure there is no sharing with strict disinfectant controls between groups Who runs your groups and when do they run Qualified physiotherapists! We are open 7am-8pm Monday to Friday and Saturdays 8am-12pm. We have various groups running throughout the week so youll be able to find a time that suits you How long are your groups 45 minutes and cheaper than the injury standard for a 1-1 session with a PT! PLUS if you have private health these sessions are covered! give us a call on 9913 8986 to find out more!

12.01.2022 This week KP discusses a key area of athletic development area - sleep. Sleep is an important part of recovery and he discusses a few tips to make your sleep better. #ballerfridays #sportsphysiotherapy #sleep #athleticperformance #physiotherapy #optimushealth #OPC

12.01.2022 Cam goes through why he believes strength should be an important part of your life

12.01.2022 This week is Womens Health Week! Have you been neglecting your health during lockdown? MBS Data shows a 26% decrease in medicare item number 23 GP appointments lasting less than 20 minutes between March to June this year. The docs at Richmond Medical are great for those medical check ups and our physiotherapists are here for any musculoskeletal (muscle, joint or ligament) pain. ... Theres a lot going on this year and although we know women are tough its super important not to neglect those scheduled health checks. If youve been experiencing any pain or discomfort during lockdown from: Working from home Running or other types of exercise DIY projects around the house Jaw pain caused by stress Or anything else.... Stay tuned for further posts this week! Reach out by phone or book online.

12.01.2022 Dr Tom Dickson and Cam Steptoe discuss issues affecting men in 2020.

12.01.2022 Lockdown fatigue starting to decrease your exercise motivation? Why dont you try our online classes? With 18 every week including; Strength ... HIIT Core & Stretch Pilates Weve got something for everbody! Our classes are run by our highly experienced Strength Coaches and Pilates Boss Katherine Taylor! They are often joined by their furry assistants and yours are welcome to join too $25 per week gets you acess to ALL classes, as well as access to our online community group where workouts are posted in case you miss your fav Flick us a DM or contact @coachjake_optimusperformance for more information

12.01.2022 Pregnant and in need of a Massage? A question that arises when women fall pregnant is, is it safe to get a massage? The answer is yes! There can be a misconception about the safety of pregnancy and massage, and though there are some exceptions, on the whole, it is a fantastic practice used for many women to ease discomfort, pain, and tension experienced during pregnancy. Some of the benefits of pregnancy massage can include; ... Reduced stress and anxiety Improved blood flow/circulation Improve mood Better sleep quality Loosen and relax muscles and relieve joint pain Reduction in oedema Stabilises hormonal changes and blood pressure Relieves the everyday discomforts of pregnancy Give us a call if you have any questions on 9913 8986 or book online http://bit.ly/MassagewithNiki

11.01.2022 We love Mums and Bubs at Optimus 2020 has been the year for babies! We are lucky enough to have welcomed KPs little girl into the extended Optimus family with Dawns newest bundle due in November Typically our clinic is bustling with Mums and little ones joining in on our Mums n Bubs Pilates and Exercise Groups! Stage 4 has put a hold on our groups but they will return soon ... Luckily we have been able to stay open in Stage 4 for new mums and mums to be to help with those pregnancy aches and pains and post natal recovery! Let us help with: pelvic or sacro-iliac pain back or shoulder pain - caused from pregnancy, breastfeeding or even lifting your new baby (we even see Dads for this!) pelvic floor weakness carpel tunnel post natal pelvic and core recovery post natal strengthing Book online or give us a call on 9913 8986 if you have any questions!

10.01.2022 Physiotherapy and Pats! @coach_jgalli quote "best physio session Ive ever had" - obviously a mix of Kaths great skills and Whiskeys gorgeous face Whiskey Fridays with @goldenwhiskeypup are the best days in clinic, as told by several of our Friday regulars ... If you need pats make sure you book in on a Friday between 12-4pm! #physiotherapy #richmond3121 #sportsphysio #dogsofinstagram #bridgeroad #optimushealth

10.01.2022 Emergency V Urgent Care, what is the difference? What is an Emergency Nurse Practitioner? What training does an ENP have? What are some common presentations that are considered urgent care?... Here is Terry, one of our ENP's running through some FAQs we have received since launching our new Urgent Care service! #urgentcare #emergencynursepractitioner #optimushealth #richmond3121 #bridgeroadrichmond #sportsinjury #sportsphysio #physiotherapy

10.01.2022 Why do I get pain in my tendons after activity? Tendons connect muscle to the bone and they allow us to move! Tendons can take and actually like ALOT of load but its when there is a sharp increase or decrease in activity when pain can occur. Physio KP is here to give you the rundown on what causes and how to avoid tendon pain!

09.01.2022 Knee Pain - an informal chat with Orthopaedic surgeon Brian Devitt from Orthosport Victoria and Physiotherapist Bryan Robertson. Topics discussed include osteoarthritis, meniscus surgeries, ACL rehab and conservative vs surgical approach. Runners get a special mention too!

09.01.2022 The importance of looking after your mental health during covid times is more important now than ever for a lot of us Weve seen Richmond/ Hawthorn/ South Yarra/ Abbotsford locals affected dramatically by covid, lockdowns and isolation. Be sure to get in touch with the brilliant doctors and nurses at Richmond Medical, South Yarra Medical and Hawthorn Medical - they can and will assist reducing stress and improving your mental health #richmond3121 #3121 #mentalwellness #supportlocals

09.01.2022 Today is World Mental Health Day. To all of our family, friends, followers and our local community - here is a message from the Optimus Health Team on the benefits of exercise for your mental health #worldmentalhealthday2020 #worldmentalhealth #mentalhealthexercise #physio #strengthandconditioning #benefitsofexercise #richmond3121 #bridgeroad #bridgeroadrichmond

08.01.2022 Weve got a special treat for our followers this week for Baller Friday, Whiskey ( not ) has joined KP to talk about Tissue Health. Over the next few weeks, Baller Fridays will focus on tissue health. Specifically the exercises you can do for certain areas of the body to keep them in optimal condition during the lockdown period. This week KP talks about Calf Muscles while Whiskey demonstrates how he uses his calf muscle (lower thigh) to jump really high!

08.01.2022 Back to work? Need something to cheer you up? We've got 50% off Massage between 3pm and 7:30pm today only with our Remedial Massage Therapist Niki!!!! (Private Health Rebates apply) Limited appointments available - Book now by giving us a call on 9913 8986.

08.01.2022 A Deload is a purposeful reduction in training volume & intensity for the purposes of recovery, injury prevention, and improved performance Here is our Strength & Rehab Coach Joey talking about Deloading. What it is, why you do it and when to recognise if you might need a Deload Some common injuries that we see here at Optimus Health from clients who would have benefited from a Deload include Shin Splints and Tendinopathies (irritation of the tendon). ... Our Physiotherapists are trained to recognise the signs of needing a Deload to help avoid injuries! Give us a call if you have any questions!

08.01.2022 We would guess that its been the longest hardest winter for most Melburnians this year but todays beautiful weather marks the first day of Spring! There is nothing quite like the smell of freshly cut grass, the sight of a dog playing in the park, the sound of a footy hitting a leather boot and of course the feeling of the warm sun on your skin Take a moment to feel grateful and enjoy the things that make you smile

07.01.2022 We are so excited to announce the first in a series of health webinars for our local community Starting on Tuesday 6th October at 6pm, Dr Tom Dickson from Richmond Medical and Senior Physio Cam Steptoe will discuss Mens Health with a focus on Mental Health and Exercise & Rehab. The effects of COVID on mental health have been widely reported during lockdown, so we asked ourselves ‘what stops an Aussie bloke from going to see a doctor regarding how he is feeling/his ment...al health?’ It’s our aim to help lower the barriers by providing the what, why, how, where and who our local guys can go to, to seek advice, if or when they need it AND ask any other health, fitness or rehab questions they may have. Exercise and mental health go hand in hand, but what if there is an injury in the equation? We know that if there is pain, exercise is the last thing we want to be doing so Cam is here to guide us on what to do if it hurts. Tailored exercise plans with a focus on rehab is what Optimus does best! Make sure everyone tunes in when we go live on facebook via Zoom on Tuesday at 6pm. Send us any questions by DM, comment below or email through to [email protected]

07.01.2022 We often get asked what exercises can I do if I am in a moon boot? It is really important that you keep both your affected and unaffected limb strong while you recover from your injury! Check out Physio_KPs top exercises for those in a moon boot! All injuries are different so it is important to check with your physiotherapist that they are safe for you. Give us a call on 9913 8986 if you have any questions, as always, we are here to help!

07.01.2022 Why should you be counting out aloud during hopping after #aclreconstruction? See our insta takeover from @bryanphysio in stories for detail: In summary - let your imagination play a part in training the correct movement patterns!... When you play sport, your focus and attention is NOT on controlling your knee. A lot of #aclrehab programs train controlled hopping (which is still important), but skip straight to RTT (return to train) WITHOUT training distracted hopping / running/ jumping/ landing Triple hop tests are not enough! This is the most commonly missed part of acl rehab in months 5-9 #acl #aclrecovery #aclrehab #aclsurgery #acltear #aclinjury #mclrehab #mclrehabilitation #meniscustear #meniscusrehab #meniscusrepair

06.01.2022 Were Hiring We are looking for 2 new Physiotherapists to join our team in Richmond AND looking for expressions of interest from Exercise Physiologists for an upcoming role! Physiotherapist/Senior Physiotherapist to cover Maternity Leave starting early/mid-October (role will continue when Mum comes back to work). Varied caseload including Pre & Post Natal, Chronic Pain, Acute Injuries, Telehealth & Rehabilitation. ... New Graduate Physio 2021 - We are now accepting applications for our new graduate position for 2021. Love Sports? Love Pilates? Love Exercise Rehab? Love to Learn? We want to hear from you! Exercise Physiologist EOIs - We are looking for expressions of interest for Exercise Physiologists who are interested in working in private practice! More information can be found at www.optimusphysiotherapy.com/careers (link in bio)

06.01.2022 Here is Tennille with her next 2 go-to exercises to include in your soccer warm-up If you have any questions regarding sport-specific warm-ups don't hesitate to reach out to one of our S&C team via email at [email protected] or give us a call on 9913 8986

05.01.2022 Weve got Fabric Band Packs and Sliders back in stock from our friends at @fitnfunky.official! A must have product for those trying to keep up their exercise at home! Fabric Bands: Versatile and portable! Made from thick, stretchable fabric that come in different resistance levels so perfect for toning and strengthening large muscle groups! $60 for a pack of 3! ... Sliders: Literally all you need to create a full body workout from the comfort of your own home! Offering a low impact workout which is easy on the joints, you can use them for both a high intensity and/or strength session! $29.95 for a set of 2. These will sell out fast so DM us to reserve yours now

04.01.2022 Headaches We all get them but what is actually causing them? Dehydration , too many beers , lack of sleep or stress are all well known causes but did you know that it could be coming from your neck? Headaches coming from your neck (cervicogenic headaches) are more common than you think and are often misdiagnosed as migraines ... Been told you get migraines? Check out our latest blog post to see whether they might be coming from your neck and find out how physio could help Check out blog post via link in bio or at www.optimushealth.com.au/blog/migraines-and-headaches

04.01.2022 Squat Stance Squatting is a fundamental movement in most fitness programs, but also in our day to day lives. If we can properly assess and correct a squat stance, it becomes an essential exercise that will make life much easier If you haven’t ever performed a squat before. It's important to know what stance you should set up with before completing a rep.... There are many factors we look at, but one of the main ones is our hip-width. Are your hips wider? Then your stance is usually similar. Are your hips narrow? Then your stance will be narrow. But there are also many other contributing factors in how your squat stance is set up. Why is this important? If you squat incorrectly, niggles may start to become a problem. This may be due to knee valgus (collapsing knee), poor ankle mobility or pelvic instability. If these aren’t assessed, it can lead to further joint problems - hence why getting the basics right is so important! Here is @coach_drumm taking you through two of the most common stances.

04.01.2022 Stage 4 restrictions have moved a lot more people to the home office...although its great being able to stay in your PJs all day, we are seeing more and more people coming in with pain and niggles that are caused by their WFH desk set up and generally being more sedentary This week KP will be providing you all with a daily post with the most common pain & conditions that WFH can cause along with some exercises and movements that can help with the pain. Her...e is KP with an overview of whats coming up this week! Make sure you stay tuned for tomorrows first top tip - keeping your hips moving during Lockdown 2.0!

04.01.2022 Shoulders and Scans...One of our biggest challenges as physiotherapists is educating our clients that the results of their scans dont necessarily correlate with pain or restrictions in function. Scans can be confusing and sometimes highlight what could look like a serious issue or structural change but what you need to understand is that these changes in your shoulder joint or muscles/tendons/ligaments etc may or may not have anything to do with your symptoms or problem. ... As you get older changes, or abnormalities, seen on a scan of your shoulder, may very well be normal for your age. This has been shown to be particularly true for those who have had spinal scans - disc degeneration or facet joint arthropathy are quite normal as we get older and do not mean you cannot continue your normal level of activities! By doing less, you can sometimes increase your levels of pain, getting stuck in a cycle that is really hard to break out of! Radiologists are obligated to comment on these changes even though they may have nothing to do with your symptoms. This is why it is so important to see a physiotherapist after getting a scan. We can help translate your scan results into normal language, working out what the results mean for YOU and YOUR issue, and guide you with appropriate exercises to get you on the mend!

03.01.2022 We have NEVER been as happy to let you all know that Remedial Massage is back It has been a long 3 months and we cannot wait to... start smoothing out those knots relieving tightness and pain... reducing your stress relaxing those tense muscles improving your blood flow relaxing your mind and giving you an overall feeling of just feeling great on this wonderful day in Melbourne! Book online here www.optimusphysiotherapy.com/book-now or phone 9913 8986

02.01.2022 Our physio KP discusses how best to tackle a shoulder injury and the role that our physio's play in it.

02.01.2022 We're closed today for renovations- making the clinic look wonderful for all of our amazing clients #Optimus #Physiotherapy #richmond3121 @bridgerd.richmond

01.01.2022 In our final WFH video, KP discusses the importance of moving. If you spend the next 4 weeks sitting on the couch or at your WFH desk without incorporating at least 30 minutes of movement into your day something will start to hurt Our final video aligns nicely with Sport Australias Find your 30 campaign, designed to get adult Australians moving each day! "Find Your 30 is all about finding practical ways in which anyone can work half an hour of activity into ...their day, whether you are at home, the office or in need of new ideas to get the kiddos active! Exercise can benefit your brain, heart, lung, bone and mental health not to mention the social elements many exercises can include! Lacking inspiration while at stuck at home? Try some fitness videos, dance to music on while you do the housework, wash your car or play with the kids in the backyard. Remember to follow the local COVID-19 restrictions for your area and have some fun while you get moving! For more tips and information, head to https://bit.ly/31Pa2tV" #StayFitSaturday #FindYour30 #SportAus #physiotherapy #sportsphysio #3121 #richmond3121 #bridgeroadrichmond

01.01.2022 As well as helping with your physical health, did you know that Physios are great listeners too? If you need us call us, we will be there. #ruok #ruokday #mentalhealth #physiotherapy #physiorichmond

01.01.2022 Lockdown 4.0 in Melbourne Currently Physio and Exercise Physiology remain open for those who are in need, government directives state these services are classified as an essential service. Our gym and massage therapy will be closed for the 7 day lockdown. ... Please ensure you wear your mask and abide by the government guidelines, including checking in on the QR code at the front or on reception. Attendance for medical care is one of the allowed reasons to leave your home- ensure you have proof of your appointment with us from your email or text reminder. If there are any further changes we will update you