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25.01.2022 TIPS FOR GETTING OUT OF BED FOR BACK PAIN AND PREGNANCY When you have low back pain or are pregnant with a bit of a belly it can be hard getting up from the couch and the bed So here are some tips on how to get up from lying on your back ... Give them a go!
25.01.2022 KIDS HOME ACTIVITIES This year our kids have been at home a lot more, with homeschooling and stay-cations for holidays we’ve spent a lot more time entertaining ourselves at home. Mariella and Carly have put together a booklet full of activities which can be done at home with ease. ... In this booklet you will find some cooking including some of Carly and Mariella’s favourite recipes, a treasure hunt, games, craft and science ideas suited for a range of ages and interests which you and your kids may have some fun with. We would love for you to share any of your ideas that you have had and some great ways you’ve entertained your kids with all this extra time around home. Check it out here...https://drive.google.com//1tkmqCpXb5WtXd8A4BQuuKYr6N/view
23.01.2022 HEEL PAIN IN KIDS AND TEENAGERS, IT COULD BE SEVER’S DISEASE The Achillies tendon inserts into this growth plate and becomes inflamed causing pain. It is one of the most common causes of heel pain in growing children and adolescents. Your child may complain of heel pain after exercise, especially if the exercise involves running or jumping, heel stiffness and may possibly walk with a limp.... It is caused when a child goes through a growth spurt the bones grow faster than the ligaments and tendons. This combined with repetitive movements such as running and jumping can pull excessively on the tendons and ligaments and may lead to inflammation of the heel. Want to know how it's managed, what to do and what to avoid or if your child's footy boots are contributing, keep reading herehttps://www.osteo4families.com.au//heel-pain-in-kids-and-t
23.01.2022 This has got to be the most common question asked to any Osteo. How do you explain it??
23.01.2022 AT HOME TREATMENT TIPS FOR YOUR FAMILY People often comment to me, an Osteopath that they wish they lived with an Osteopath. But anyone who lives with one might tell you they don’t always share their skills when at home. ... So what do I suggest to my family and friends when they want some Osteopathic help when at home? Click here to check it out https://www.osteo4families.com.au//at-home-treatment-tips-
22.01.2022 Have you ever had any of these symptoms and wondered why??
21.01.2022 NATIONAL SKIN CANCER ACTION WEEK Each year Cancer Council Australia and the Australasian College of Dermatologists come together for National Skin Cancer Action Week. This is an important reminder to use sun protection and of the importance of early skin cancer detection for all Australians. More than 2000 people in Australia die from skin cancer each year, and Cancer Council estimates that Australia spends more than $1 billion per year treating skin cancer, with costs increa...sing substantially over the past few years. However, most skin cancers can be prevented by the use of good sun protection. That’s why during National Skin Cancer Action Week, all Australians are urged to use the five forms of sun protection. These are to: slip on sun-protective clothing slop on SPF30 (or higher) broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen slap on a broad-brimmed hat seek shade slide on sunglasses. A combination of the five measures, along with getting to know your skin and regularly checking for any changes, are key.
21.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW OSTEOS STUDY FOR 5 YEARS BUT THIS WASN’T COVERED IN ANATOMY
20.01.2022 SPORTS RETURNING, GYMS BACK BUT IT’S NOT THE TIME TO GO SILLY! We have had a break from our normal exercise routines for almost 9 months, that is a lot of time for our fitness and skills to change. Soft tissue injuries are expected to increase after return to activity reports this article. ... This article reports on some research looking into the football competition in Germany In Germany's Bundesliga football competition, injury rates soared when matches resumed Dr Joel Mason, a sports scientist based in Berlin, fears there would be similar results when Australian competitions resume. Bundesliga injuries went from a pre-lockdown average of 0.27 per game to 0.88 in the first round the competition (according to Dr Mason's research) So here are some tips to help reduce that injury rate: Start slowly and build back up Don’t feel the pressure to make up for lost time, start with gentle increases in activity and difficulty Don't expect to start where you finished Expect to be sore and allow your body to adapt to the changes You may find it harder at the gym than you did before - remember you have started like this before and then built up and you can do it again If you need help getting your body back to it's fitness levels or reduce the chance of injury book an appointment with Osteo for families 0411 161 411 or online. Fingers crossed you wont need it but you can also book if you pull up sore from the return of exercise. https://www.abc.net.au//injuries-tipped-to-soar-/12326616
20.01.2022 WHAT NEW SKILLS AND HOBBIES HAVE YOU PICKED UP DURING ISOLATION? Mariella has been busy knitting, learning to crochet, sewing, baking and cleaning (check in the comments for some pictures!!
20.01.2022 Really like this idea for both adults and kids. A simple tool to try when things are just a bit much Breathing is underestimated a lot. Give this a shot!
20.01.2022 HERE’S OUR SECRET RECIPE TO ADDING A BIT MORE ACTIVITY INTO YOUR LIFE Becoming more active may seem like a massive task, you may feel like you have no time or motivation. Well here are some simple ways to get you more active, once you have done them for long enough they will become a habit that you won't even notice you are doing.... 1. Walk don’t dawdle 2. Find something you enjoy doing 3. Look for opportunities 4. Chose the definition of exercise 5. Don’t be stopped by set backs The benefits of exercise include better sleep, more energy, stronger bones and muscles, it reduces the risk of some cancers, diabetes and heart conditions. The Australian Government Department of Health recommends 150 minutes of exercise over a week. That's just 21 minutes a day. You probably spend more time on social media! Read our full article here... https://www.osteo4families.com.au//5-little-things-you-can
18.01.2022 FOR YOUR REGULAR COMPLAINTS AND EXTRA FAILED DAREDEVIL ATTEMPTS OVER CHRISTMAS Call 0416 161 411 or book online at https://osteo4families.cliniko.com/bookings#location
18.01.2022 Can you solve this??
17.01.2022 OSTEOPATHY HAS CHANGED THE WAY PEOPLE LOOK AT PAIN THERAPY!!! HOW you ask?? Find out here... https://www.osteo4families.com.au//how-osteo-has-changed-t
17.01.2022 DO YOU KNOW ANY MORE ANATOMY JOKES??
17.01.2022 HAVEN'T GOT YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING DONE YET?? THIS BUSY PERIOD YOU NEED TO MULTITASK CHRISTMAS SHOPPING OSTEO APPT... ALL AT THE SAME TIME AND PLACE At Osteo for Families we have a range of products which are great gifts including Pillows Heat patches Foam rollers Spikey massage balls Archies shoes Need to drop a subtle but not so subtle hint about a gift you want, tag someone here
15.01.2022 STAGE 4 RESTRICTION UPDATE . . Stage 4 restrictions have started and this is how it will affect Osteo 4 Families and our patients. .... . Osteo 4 Families must close to our regular patients under these restrictions. We are supporting the government’s goal to reduce people leaving their homes and prevent the spread of COVID 19 and help us return to normal as soon as possible. . . If you have an upcoming appointment, check your emails for more details about your next appointment. . . Further details were released on Thursday morning the 6th of August which stated that we can provide Osteopathic services for emergency or urgent cases only. This is to help reduce the burden on the hospital systems. . . Urgent or emergency cases are not well defined but our understanding so far is: an urgent patient who would end up in the emergency department of the hospital or needing to see a specialist if they don’t seek Osteopathic treatment ASAP or to prevent significant degeneration or quality of function. . . You do not need a GP referral in this case. . . For any new patients who are urgent they must stay within a 5 km radius of their home. All return patients are allowed to travel outside the 5km radius. . . We understand that there may have been a bit of uncertainty in the last few days and thank you for your understanding in this frequently changing circumstance . . Osteo 4 families are here to support you and you can still reach out to us via email or phone. We are just a phone call away if you need some advice. . . Take care and stay well! Carly and Mariella See more
14.01.2022 To all our beautiful and valued clients. First of all thank you for your patience. We are open and we are treating 'urgent' cases. We are open and also consulting via 'Telehealth.' It is with great sadness we update you with the latest information we have received and that is we have to remain triaging all patients for at least another 2 weeks.... The government has not been clear providing a date to when we as allied health professionals can operate as 'normal'. Rumour has it that some of our restrictions maybe lifted at the end of September and the other information is saying not until the 26th of October. As a patient I know this is frustrating for you as it is for us. I want you to know we are here for you! Feel free to give us a call to chat so we can help you find a solution for any aches or pains. In the mean time, take care, be gentle on yourself and we will see you soon. xxx
13.01.2022 HOME MADE SPRING ROLLS YUM!! Here are some of the spring rolls Mariella made from Carly’s recipe Do you want this yummy recipe?? ... You’ll find it in the kid’s activity book created by Osteo 4 Families along with other yummy recipes and kid’s activities. Follow this link to check out our booklet https://drive.google.com//1tkmqCpXb5WtXd8A4BQuuKYr6N/view
12.01.2022 Like most businesses we are taking a mini vacation to our kitchen, to the loungeroom, hopefully outside for the 2 hours we are allowed and repeat for 7 days!
11.01.2022 DO YOU HAVE A BABY WHO DOESN'T STOP CRYING? DO YOU THINK THEY MAY HAVE COLIC? IF YOU ANSWERED YES THEN YOU MAY BE SUITABLE TO BE INVOLVED IN A TRIAL IN AN INTERNATIONAL STUDY WHICH OUR OWN OSTEOPATH CARLY IS INVOLVED IN.... Criteria: My Infant cries excessively and is fussing, distressed and/or unsettled for 3 hours or more a day, for 3 days or more over a one week period My infant is difficult to console My infant is more than 1 week old and less than 10 weeks old My baby is healthy and thriving I am over the age of 18 years of age. What's involved? Taking part would mean that your baby would have an initial consultation to check that they are eligible to be in the study. Then they would be given one of two different approaches being studied (non-specific light touch or light osteopathic touch). Your baby would receive up to 4 treatments over a 2-week period with Dr Carly Broadbent (Advanced Paediatric Osteopath Tertiary) an experienced, registered and specifically trained osteopath. Parents must complete 2 questionnaires and a sleep diary for 14 days There is no cost involved in this trial except the commitment of your time and transport costs to the clinic Carly will be accepting babies from the 1st of May. If you are interested in being in this trial or want to know more call us on 0416 161 411 or read more on this link https://www.osteo4families.com.au/osteopathy-blog-ad//14/c
11.01.2022 CHRISTMAS SURVIVAL GUIDE - DON’T FORGET PRESENTS Presence - it is your presence that people most value around christmas time not your presents. Relax - reduce the stress of christmas so you can enjoy your well deserved break, don’t try to do everything and use the support of the people around you. Eat - enjoy food at your christmas celebrations but eat a healthy, well balanced diet when not celebrating. Avoid food poisoning by eating leftovers within 48 h...ours of being served. Shop - get some help when carrying large or heavy presents. Share the load of your shopping bags on both arms and if getting too heavy, drop some off at the car or get a trolley. Exercise - try to get regular exercise over the christmas period, go for a walk to see the christmas lights. On christmas day - don’t sit all day, get up and move or play a game of backyard cricket. No excuses - take care of yourself, don’t use the excuse it’s too busy around christmas to attend your regular appointments including your osteo! Tinsel and decorations - use ladders on even surfaces to get to higher up spots, do not stand on an unstable surface or a wheelie chair. Get others to help you get all the decorations out from their storage place. Spirits of christmas - enjoy celebrating with your favourite drinks but keep track of how many drinks you’ve had and try mixing it up with some punch, soft drink or water with lemon. See more
11.01.2022 I love this riddle!! What other versions of this riddle have you seen?
10.01.2022 CLINIC UPDATE DURING STEP 2 With the announcement of easing of restrictions on allied services on the 28th of September We are excited to be able to open our doors a little wider and welcome more patients back into the clinic... This new criteria means we can see patients to prevent a significant deterioration in functional independence which would result in an escalation of care needs (an increased frequency in treatment, significant increase in pain, specialist input, or substantial increase in recovery time as a result of delayed care). - for assessment and diagnostic purposes for those people whose care has been delayed during stage 4 restrictions, and where further delay is likely to result in deterioration. to provide essential pre-operative or post-operative elective surgery care. It isn't actually normal business yet and we will still be masked and gloved up and taking COVID precautions but we're very excited to be moving in the right direction We thank you for you patience and your support over the last few months and we look forward t seeing you in the clinic soon You can call us on 0416 161 411 to book an appointment
10.01.2022 THIS ROAD SAFETY WEEK WILL YOU MAKE THE PLEDGE You can make this pledge here https://roadsafetyweek.com.au/ One consequence of driving and stopping suddenly because of an accident is WHIPLASH... // Whiplash Do you have neck pain and have been in an accident? Have you heard of Whiplash but don’t really understand what it is? We often get asked lots of questions about Whiplash and have answered the 5 most common questions for you here. https://www.osteo4families.com.au//top-5-commonly-asked-qu
09.01.2022 WORLD KINDNESS DAY 7 ways to make kindness the norm! 1. Send an uplifting text to a family member or friend ... 2. Let someone merge into the traffic 3. Include intentional moments of kindness, laughter and delight into your every day 4. Go slightly outside your comfort zone at least once a day to make people smile 5. Share a compliment 6. Reach out to someone you haven’t spoken to in a while 7. Treat someone to a cup of coffee It is important that we are kind to others but never forget to be kind to yourself
09.01.2022 HAVEN'T GOT YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING DONE YET?? THIS BUSY PERIOD YOU NEED TO MULTITASK CHRISTMAS SHOPPING OSTEO APPT... ALL AT THE SAME TIME AND PLACE At Osteo for Families we have a range of products which are great gifts including Pillows Heat patches Foam rollers Spikey massage balls Archies shoes Need to drop a subtle but not so subtle hint about a gift you want, tag someone here
09.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW THAT around 15 per cent of Australians are taking pain-relieving medication for a headache at any given time? (Better Health Channel) There are many types of headaches, presenting and affecting us differently. Click here to learn about some of the most common headaches https://www.osteo4families.com.au/osteopathy-blog/headaches... What can an Osteo do?? The Osteopath may recommend a treatment plan with hands on techniques to address the structures in the neck, to improve the restrictions and tightness in the muscles and joints to reduce the neck and shoulder’s contribution to the headache. You may also be given techniques or advice on how to change lifestyle factors such as stress, workplace setup and ergonomics and exercises to improve strength, posture and reduce restrictions. Check out some ideas on how to manage stress here https://www.osteo4families.com.au//stress-why-do-we-need-t).
08.01.2022 IT'S SLEEP AWARENESS WEEK (3-9TH AUGUST) Getting a good night's sleep in important. The amount of sleep a person needs is dependent on the individual but the average for an adult is 8.25 hours When you do not get enough sleep it affects... Concentration Mood Efficiency How ewe function Healing capacity Here are some ways to get a better nights sleep Listen to your body clock Make your sleeping environment comfortable Avoid smoking, sleeping pills, coffee and alcohol before bed Relax your mind before bed Exercise regularly but not too close to bed time Don’t take afternoon naps Don't watch the clock Have a supportive bed and pillow Get support from others if there are things keeping you up at night Learn more about tips for a better nights sleep as well as how lack of sleep can affect you in our blog: https://www.osteo4families.com.au//sleep-why-its-so-import
07.01.2022 WHO SHOULD YOU TRUST??? Most people with back pain want to know why. Why they have back pain, what is causing and what they can do to get better?... There are many sources of information including Internet GPs People that have also experienced it Osteopaths and other allied health Scans and imaging such as xrays Click here to understand some of these sources of information and why some are more helpful than others https://www.osteo4families.com.au//who-should-i-trust-with
05.01.2022 WE WANT TO TAKE CARE OF ALL YOU PEOPLE WORKING HARD AT HOME Here are some resources for you: Our at home exercise program https://drive.google.com//1_8jhH1zWzsQ03jvVnEwK1M9_D/view... Stretches for desk workers https://drive.google.com//17PKT3G7eWtOHlzpfoFIAwk3zh/view Or watch the video https://youtu.be/NH-iUOVydlU Ergonomic advice when at home https://www.osteo4families.com.au//deskilent-tips-for-the- Remember to take care of yourself!!!
05.01.2022 I think there are some lessons to be learnt here both about masks and underwear!! Got to laugh
04.01.2022 WHO KNEW THIS = ? Somehow I think the bones of the neck in a giraffe may be slightly bigger than a humans
03.01.2022 In case you need a hint...
03.01.2022 Often people ask... Why would someone bring a baby to an Osteopath? Well see our answers below
02.01.2022 NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY I scream! You scream! We all scream for ice cream cake Here’s Carly’s secret Ice cream birthday cake!!! Which was an absolute hit when she was living up in hot Darwin. This is a super easy recipe for ANYONE. Ingredients... 600ml of cream 1 tin of condensed milk Flavour of your choice but here are some of our favourites: Packet of crunchy (no name large packet) grated or finely chopped, Frozen raspberries approx 250g thawed if you want pink icecream otherwise can put in frozen, 1-2 blocks of Aero Chocolate grated or finely chopped. Method Whip cream until you see light peaks. Add tin of condensed milk and whip for a further minute. Stir in your flavour of choice Pour into a container of choice. ***Tip if you are turning out the ice cream cake to present line tin with foil or cling film. Freeze overnight Eat and enjoy
02.01.2022 TIPS FOR GETTING OUT OF BED FOR BACK PAIN AND PREGNANCY When you have low back pain or are pregnant with a bit of a belly it can be hard getting up from the couch and the bed So here are some tips on how to get up from lying on your back ... Give them a go!
01.01.2022 CHECK OUT OUR AT HOME EXERCISE PROGRAM https://drive.google.com//1_8jhH1zWzsQ03jvVnEwK1M9_D/view
01.01.2022 A positive of COVID 19 is the creativity and humour that has has spread around! There's always a positive !!!
01.01.2022 When pregnant try and sleep on your side If you wake up in another position just roll onto your side again Sleep well!
