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Peak Sports And Spine Centre

Locality: New Farm, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 3399 3318

Address: Unit 1, 15 Lamington Street 4005 New Farm, QLD, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Perthes disease is a condition that occurs as a child where the blood supply is disrupted to the hip causing the bone to breakdown if it is not identified. The cause of this is unknown but is an important condition to be aware of particularly if a child is experiencing pain and/or a limp in which there appears to be no explanation so the appropriate treatment is undertaken. Athlete, Katherine had this as a child and management was different to what it is currently today. As a... result, Katherine started to experience pain with her right hip a few years ago where it was identified that she had developed osteoarthritis. While conservative management was attempted she continued to have issues and as a result had a total hip replacement. More recently Katherine started to get the same symptoms on her left and this year has undergone another hip replacement for this side. While young for her age to have this procedure it has been something that has improved Katherine’s quality of life and is allowing her to get back to activities she enjoys doing. With balancing looking after two young children, a dog and a family business Katherine has been incredibly dedicated to her rehab and is a regular prevention athlete at PEAK. Her current goal is to get back to boxing in which she has previously found great enjoyment. #poweredbypeak #dreambig #prevention #perthesdisease

25.01.2022 Ergonomics! With more people working from home, a good ergonomic environment is key in order to set yourself up for success. Below are some tips that you can implement at your desk today. 1. The perfect posture doesn’t exist! There is no one posture that is suitable for everyone. Trying to maintain an upright posture that is uncomfortable for you and not achievable to maintain will not result in productivity or comfort. Your priority is to make sure you are comfortable. 2. Ha...ving regular movement breaks. Our bodies are not designed to be static. It is recommended that you move every 20minutes, this could be using a standing desk, going for a walk or stretching. 3. Optimising your desk layout will help facilitate a comfortable posture. This can include making sure your screen is at eye height, feet are flat on the floor and that your elbows are at a right angle whilst typing. Pictured is Chez, one of our All Stars who is about to graduate and transition to one of our physiotherapy coaches using a standing frame, this can be placed any desk. #dreambig #ergonomics #poweredbypeak #WFH

24.01.2022 Congratulations to Jemma for completing the 100km Blackall Race 4 weeks ago! Jemma has been coming into PEAK for the last 3 years for treatment and attends weekly prevention classes to keep her body in the best shape possible for her events. #poweredbypeak #dreambig #100km #blackall #trailrunning #trailrunner

23.01.2022 FOOT PAIN RELIEF & PREVENTION Foot pain can be commonespecially with the first few steps in the morning. Change of footwear, performing new activities, and excessive periods of inactivity are some factors which can lead to pain under the foot. This exercise can help relieve pain and strengthen the muscles under the foot to prevent recurrence.... Position the part of your foot where your toes bend on the edge of a towel. Come up into a calf raise. Hold the position for ~20-30 seconds x 4 setsevery morning and night. Have a 30 second rest between each set. #DreamBig #Prevention #PoweredByPeak #Strength

23.01.2022 Let’s talk about bunions! Bunions are a bony bump that form at the base of your big toe. We can grade them in severity on a scale of 1-4. The joint of the big toe can become stiff and lead to pain. Corns and callouses can also form on the area due to the increased pressure. It is important to get these assessed and put in places measures to help prevent the deformity progressing or becoming painful. Podiatrist’s Chelsea and Lachie will be able to give you advice on foot...wear, offloading with padding or orthotics and exercises. #poweredbypeak #podiatry #bunions #dreambig

23.01.2022 Did you know that 1 in 6 Australian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime? All men over 50 years are recommended to visit their GP for a conversation around their PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) concentration. 5 of the male tribe are growing Mo's to help raise awareness for Men's physical and emotional health - who has the best moustache so far?... #Movember #dreambig #poweredbypeak #menshealth

22.01.2022 ACL NON-SURGICAL MANAGEMENT: Andy is 3 months post ACL injury, and his rehab is progressing very well. Previously we had stated that Andy had started back in the gym completing his rehab from 2 weeks onwards. So we would like to give you an insight in to what he has been doing for his rehab. The focus for his early rehab was: - Quad strength... - Isolating single leg strength - Hamstrings and soleus as synergists for ACL function - Glute and core strength - Early landing mechanics Watch on for a snippet of his gym-based rehab starting from 2 weeks post-injury. Future posts we will show you some more advanced exercises where Andy has taken his rehab.

21.01.2022 Whether it be working from home or the office, it’s very easy to find ourselves in front of the computer for hours on end. Not everyone has the luxury of a sit stand desk, which leaves us likely sitting down for majority of our work day. These prolonged periods of sitting, place large amounts of strain on our backs and necks, causing discomfort and issues down the track. There are 2 main pieces of advice that we typically give our athletes when all that sitting has built up: ...Positioning and posture. Being aware of how we are sitting is very important. If we were standing for these periods of time, we wouldn’t allow ourselves to be hunched over or tilted all the way to one side. The same applies with sitting. Thinking tall generally helps to provide a nice neutral spine and alleviate some of these aggravating positions. Our environment can be of use here also. We don’t necessarily need a fancy chair, just some pillows or towles to help mould our current chair to be more comfortable. Move, move, move. Setting a timer to either get up or do some desk based exercises is the most powerful tool we have to help prevent periods of discomfort and pain. Staying in the one positon for hours on end (no matter how amazing it looks) is bound to catch up with us eventually. Our spines are designed to move and that’s what we need to encourage. If it’s been a whole hour and you haven’t gotten up to move, it’s been too long! Hopefully these tips help to keep you as active as possible whilst moving through the day! #dreambig #poweredbypeak #posture #WFH

20.01.2022 PEAK athlete Morgan Spence recently completed her first full Marathon, ticking off a Dream Big goal of hers for 2020! Morgan was initially heading overseas to compete in the New York marathon, however had to change her plans when the event was cancelled due to Covid-19. From limping into PEAK after her first ever 21km long run, Morgan has relentlessly worked with... the PEAK team, and her Dad as coach, to improve her cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength and tissue conditioning. Throughout her training, Morgan has left no stone unturned in her pursuit of completing the Marathon. We’re looking forward to seeing what challenges Morgan will overcome in 2021! #DreamBig #NowMoreThanEver #PoweredBy#Peak See more

19.01.2022 Did you know that 1 in 3 women experience bladder leakage? Incontinence is not normal however it is very common. Urinary incontinence can come in different forms and can effect women regardless if they have or have not been pregnant. Urinary incontinence is not something that you have to put up with, in fact there are simple steps you can take to help your self including: 1. Training your pelvic floor muscles 2. Breaking bad habits of going to the bathroom 'just in case'... 3. Incorporating breathing into exercise This can feel like an uncomfortable topic however it shouldn't when 1 in 3 women experience it! If you have questions or would like to discuss your symptoms, you can book in with one of our Women's Health Physiotherapists. #incontinence #SUI #womenshealth #pelvicphysio #dreambig

19.01.2022 The rate of male suicide is alarmingly high: 3 out of 4 suicides in Australia are by men. WE CAN’T SIT BACK AND ACCEPT THIS. Movember looks at mental health through a male lens, focusing on prevention, early intervention and health promotion... So what can you do - reach out to a mate, go for a walk, coffee, or meal. Be brave and ask how they are going.... Movember has finished (thank goodness) for some of our Male tribe! #Movember #poweredbyPEAK #dreambig

18.01.2022 At PEAK we love athletes who continually chase personal growth, and we love athletes who dream big. So we'd like to introduce PEAK athlete Jo, who last year at the age of 58 decided to take up Crossfit at CrossFit CrossAxed. Initially he found it very hard going, unable to do a lot of the exercises, but couldn't understand why he had so much difficulty. This is where he came to PEAK for help, and with his physiotherapist Andy, quickly discovered his issue... After many years ...of not doing anything overhead, he could barely lift his arms above shoulder height. Not to be deterred, with our help, Jo quickly set about working on his issues and set himself the goal of completing 10 overhead squats with a 20kg barbell. It took Jo 10 months of hard work, but he never waivered from his goal and with consistency and dedication, as you can see in this video, he completed his goal in July this year. Now Jo has moved on to his next Dream Big goal of completing 5 strict handstand push-ups! Wish him luck. See more

17.01.2022 During pregnancy it can be hard to know what you can and can’t do in regards to exercise. The Australian guidelines recommend that pregnant women try to achieve 150minutes of moderate physical activity per week. Modifications can be made as your pregnancy progresses. This is necessary as your body goes through significant change including changes in weight distribution, laxity of joints and increased heart rate. One of the best exercises that you can do, is the ones that you... enjoy and find comfortable! Some suggestions could include: Walking Jogging Swimming Yoga Pilates Strength training Cycling If you are ever unsure you should consult your general practitioner or one of our Women’s Health Physiotherapists! #exerciseinpregnancy #pregnancyguidelines #pregnancy #dreambig #poweredbypeak

14.01.2022 THORACIC SPINE MOBILITY Working from home is the new normal for many of us, meaning that our desk set-ups and ergonomics have changed. The thoracic spine (mid back) can suffer from altered postures at the desk, especially when sitting for a prolonged amount of time. We are seeing an increasing trend with working from home and neck/mid back stiffness and pain. Research shows that there is an association between sitting for longer than 8 hours a day with neck, mid back... and lower back pain. To help keep your back moving and feeling good throughout the day, try these exercises with your foam roller at home! Complete 10 reps, 3 sets, 1-2 times throughout the working day. Your back will thank you for it! Thread the needle Forward reach Overhead hold Chest opener #dreambig #nowmorethanever #WFH #thoracic #mobility #prevention

14.01.2022 Our vision is to help athletes achieve experiences not felt possible We believe there is more gained than just reaching a goalthe memories you make and the person you become on the journey is what really matters To achieve this, it’s important to create an experience that fulfils the following:... Meaning the experience means something to you personally Sacrifice the experience involves giving up something in your life Acquisition learning new skills or achieving a new level of fitness Giving there needs to be component of helping others less fortunate New Setting it’s about going to places you have only dreamed of Our goal is to create an environment where you dare to dance with possibility, and flirt with the idea of trying something you have always wanted to do but never felt possible Often it can be hard to know where to start. If you have any questions about your goals or next experience not felt possible in 2021 and beyondour All Stars and Coaches are able to help Dream Big! #dreambig #poweredbypeak #goals #meaning #sacrifice #acquisition #giving #newsetting #goalsetting

14.01.2022 Meet Jenny Thomas. One of our PEAK room nominees for 2020! At PEAK you may have noticed that each of our treatment rooms are named after athletes who we think personify our vision, values and behaviours. Jenny is a regular face in at PEAK. She originally started with the focus to be the best version of herself and strive for an overall healthy body. Starting with multiple prevention classes a week she has & continues to always challenge herself to done one better than her pr...evious effort. Having been affected directly by family illness and injury Jenny uses this as motivation to keep pushing herself and strive to achieve her goals using the saying ‘Because I can’. In October last year Jenny set herself the dream big goal of completing the NY marathon in 2020 with having very limited long distance running experience. Jenny threw herself into her training creating her own vision board and collaborating with PEAK podiatrist Lachie to create a training plan in the lead up. Unfortunately due to COVID-19 Jenny had to pivot on her plans and instead signed up to complete PEAK’s Dream Big Virtual Running Festival half marathon in August this year. Facing some hurdles with injury Jenny didn’t let this stop her and ended up completing the 21.1km in just under 3 hours. Jenny continues to keep setting herself new goals to work towards including being able to do 50 push ups for her birthday next year and still has her sights set on completing a full marathon in the future. We can’t wait to see you achieve this Jenny! Jenny’s room can be seen at PEAK New Farm. #dreambig #poweredbypeak #running

14.01.2022 After 3 months in the AFL hub in QLD, it was great to have Essendon defender, Martin Gleeson in for a post-season tune up. All the best for season 2021 and beyond Marty #dreambig #poweredbyPEAK #AFL

13.01.2022 We hope you have been safe and well throughout the weekend in lockdown. This morning the Queensland Government have announced that Brisbane COVID-19 lockdown will be lifted as at 6pm tonight (11 Jan 2021). PEAK will continue to operate as 'business as usual' once the lockdown is lifted. This is governed by our strict COVID-19 policy which includes:... - Upholding our hygiene protocols and infection control policies to ensure your health remains the number one priority to us - Wearing masks where we are unable to socially distance until told otherwise - Social distancing enforced by markers - Regular cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces We continue to offer our online Telehealth services including Injury Management and Advice, At Home Strengthening Programs, and Online Prevention classes as well as Home Visits for anyone who may not be able to visit one of our clinics. As always we will keep you updated with any changes that are announced and we look forward to seeing you soon at one of our clinics. #Dreambig

13.01.2022 TESTICULAR CANCER STRIKES YOUNG. Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in young Australian men. SO, KNOW YOUR NUTS. IT’S THAT SIMPLE. The best thing you can do for your testicles is give them a bit of a feel each month or so, and if something doesn’t seem right, head to the doctor.... ..who is leading the Mo' charge? #Movember #poweredbyPEAK #dreambig

12.01.2022 ADDUCTOR-RELATED GROIN PAIN Weakness or dysfunction of the adductor muscle group can be a common source of groin pain, particularly in field sport athletes. Efficient function of these muscles is essential for optimal kicking, acceleration/deceleration and rapid changes of direction. The videos above show a variety of exercise progressions targeting the adductor musculature. ... In the early stages, or if you are highly sensitive, begin with low-load isometric holds (ball/foam roller squeezes) and progress from there as your pain/function improves. Ball squeeze at 0, 45 and 90 degrees - 5x30 seconds each Ball squeeze with abdominal crunch - 3x15 reps Concentric/Eccentric adduction - 3x12 reps Adductor crab walks - 3x8 reps Lunge with resisted adduction - 3x12 reps Copenhagen progressions: Knees ankle - build to 3x30s holds. For a more in-depth assessment of your pain and performance feel free contact us and book in with one of our coaches! #poweredbypeak #dreambig #nowmorethanever #adductor #groinpain #strengthening #exercise #bribsane #physio #chiro #podiatry #massage

11.01.2022 As you may have seen, the Queensland Government have announced relaxations to the current COVID-19 requirements for Brisbane residents - this came into effect at 1am this morning - 22.1.2021. Whilst this is great news for us all, PEAK will continue to operate under the strict controls that are governed by our COVID-19 policy. The noticeable changes to how we will operate are: - Masks are now not mandatory however your PEAK Coaches will wear these during your consult if you r...equest - just say the word! - We will continue to perform mandatory temperature testing of all staff before their shift - We continue to adhere to Government advice regarding social distancing - We continue to adhere to our strict Hygiene practices including disinfecting all surfaces within treatment rooms following consults and regularly touched surfaces within the clinic - Our online Telehealth services including injury management and advice, at home strengthening programs, and online prevention classes are standard service offerings and we will continue to offer these and home visits for anyone who may not be able to visit one of our clinics. We will keep you updated with any changes that are announced and we look forward to seeing you soon at one of our clinics. #DREAMBIG

10.01.2022 SCIATICA Sciatica is a commonly wrongly self-diagnosed and misunderstood condition, in fact it is more of a SYMPTOM of a condition, particularly one of the low back. Sciatica is irritation or compression of the Sciatic nerve or the nerve roots that exit the spine to form the sciatic nerve. Some of the causes of compression/irritation include intervertebral disc bulges or degenerative changes to the spine. Symptoms include sharp, shooting or burning pain down the back of th...e leg that is exaggerated when the nerve is stretched (as seen in photo above). Only 5-10% of people suffering from LBP will experience true Sciatica making it not as common as people would think. Often muscle-related pain of the back and hips can produce similar symptoms which is why it is so commonly wrongly self-diagnosed. If you think you may be suffering from Low Back Pain with sciatica have a health practitioner assess and develop a management plan for you. #DreamBig #PoweredByPEAK #Sciatica See more

07.01.2022 NATURE BASED MINDFULNESS The team at PEAK have been learning about and putting into practice nature based mindfulness! Mindfulness practice for those who haven’t done it before is defined as, the practice of paying attention to your feelings and how your mind and body experience them in the present moment.... It has been shown to have many benefits including: - Improved physical and mental health - Increased resilience - Better concentration - More fulfilling relationships - Greater enjoyment of life A study done this year compared the mental health + wellbeing, and nature connectedness benefits when performing mindfulness practice in nature versus indoors. Those who did their hour of mindfulness a week in a natural environment showed less stress and enhanced reflection. Moreover, participants in the natural outdoor environment showed sustained improvements even after one month from completion of the intervention. So here’s how you can put it into practice! Choose a time where you have 10 minutes to yourself in a natural environment (beach/park/nature reserve etc). You can choose to keep your eyes closed or open and focused on one particular spot. Tune in to what you are hearing, feeling against your skin, smelling or what you are seeing in your peripherals. If your mind wanders elsewhere, bring it back to the present moment and your senses. Try and practice mindfulness and build to at least 20 minutes each week! #dreambig #meditation #mindfulness #nowmorethanever #naturebasedmindfulness #mentalhealth

05.01.2022 RUNNING PREPARATION At PEAK, we are often asked by our running community "what can I do before my run to help me not get hurt?" It's important to know that each person can benefit from a different strategy, and the only way to know what works for you is trying them out! ... Performing isometric exercises (static holds) is a nice way to engage your muscles to prepare them for running, and help reduce the likelihood of injury. Give these two exercises a try before your next run and see how you feel! #dreambig #nowmorethanever #poweredbypeak #running #isometrics #injuryprevention

05.01.2022 PEAK athlete Andrew Becker recently took on the challenge of his first ever 100km Blackall race. Leading up to the race he had battled with a hamstring injury which left him feeling like he wasn’t going to make it to the start line. Andrew has worked tirelessly with his training and physio coach, Brittney Trueman to get him race ready. Considering it was his first ever 100km race, he was happy to stay strong and keep moving the whole day. Andrew was aiming for a finish between 13-14 hours and finished in 13:09:36, coming 17th male overall. His 101st and final kilometre of the day was actually the quickest! Amazing work Andrew!! We can’t wait to see what’s in store for the future!!! @runningonshrooms #poweredpeak #dreambig #blackallrace

04.01.2022 At PEAK we like to take a proactive approach for children’s foot health. With the new school year just around the corner, it is a great opportunity to book your kids in for a biomechanical and footwear assessment with one of our Podiatrist's. Just like having your teeth and eyes checked, we believe having an assessment between the ages of 5-12 helps identify any possible issues they may have. Conditions our podiatrist's can treat ... -Footwear advice -Custom Foot Orthotics -Ingrown toenails and warts -Sever’s disease -Toe walking -Intoeing -Running and coordination development #backtoschool #dreambig #poweredbypeak #podiatrist #brisbane

02.01.2022 They come in all shapes and sizes, but whatever you grow, will help save a bro' this November. PEAK is once again helping raise awareness about men's mental health, testicular cancer and prostate cancer. Keep your eye out for some of our male coaches growing their mo' for November #dreambig #Movember