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Quakers Hill Physiotherapy Centre

Locality: Quakers Hill, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9626 8867

Address: 1 Corinne Street 2763 Quakers Hill, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Osteoporosis affects approximately 1.2 million Australians. It predominantly affects the older population and affects women more than men. But what is it? Osteoporosis is a disease that makes bones brittle due to losing minerals (like calcium) quicker than the body can replace them. This results in reduced bone density or mass. This means people with Osteoporosis are at an increased risk of breaking their bones. For example, even a small bump or fall can result in a serious ...broken bone for someone with Osteoporosis. So how can you prevent developing Osteoporosis? By doing 3 simple things to support the growth and strength of your bones! 1) Eating a diet rich of calcium or taking calcium supplements if this is not possible. 2) Getting your natural source of Vitamin D from the sun! If this is not possible or levels remain low despite getting outside regularly, vitamin D supplements may be recommended by your GP. 3) Regular exercise (at least 3 times a week) that is either weight bearing exercise (exercise on your feet e.g. walking) or progressive strength exercise. If you would like to know more about Osteoporosis, be sure to ask your GP to discuss whether you may be at risk and what you can do to prevent developing Osteoporosis. If you would like to know more about what exercise you can do to help prevent Osteoporosis, please make an appointment with our lovely Physiotherapist to discuss this further. To make an appointment, please book online via our website or by calling us on 9626 8867. Acknowledgements to Osteoporosis Australia.

25.01.2022 With the rising number of COVID-19 cases in NSW, we please ask that you remember to keep doing the following few things when you come in for your next appointment: 1) If you are feeling unwell and have any signs/symptoms of COVID-19 (e.g. cough, fever, fatigue, shortness of breath, loss of taste/smell) and/or you need to self-isolate, please do not come to your appointment and enter the practice. Instead, please call us on 9626 8867 to cancel and reschedule your appointment.... 2) Sanitise your hands as you enter/exit the practice and before/after every interaction with our staff members (before and after paying at the reception desk). 3) Wear a face mask whilst you are in the practice. Masks are provided for your use at the reception desk. Wearing a mask in a health care facility is now a rule set by NSW Health as of last Friday 24/7, to help reduce the transmission of COVID-19 in NSW. 4) Keep a distance of 1.5m away from other patients and reception staff at all times whilst you are in the practice. In combination with our cleaning practices, together we can keep you and our staff safe, keep our practice open and reduce the transmission of COVID-19. We thank you for your understanding throughout this time.

24.01.2022 Welcome to post 1 of the Frozen Shoulder Series! What is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder or 'Adhesive Capsulitis' refers to the difficulty of lifting your arm in different directions and above your head. In the initial phases this is typically due to pain, but later it is typically due to stiffness. There are three phases of Frozen shoulder:... 1) The painful or freezing phase - In this phase gradual shoulder pain develops with periods of sharp pain when moving the shoulder. People typically find sleeping difficult throughout this phase. 2) The stiffening or frozen phase - In this phase pain starts to decrease. However, the shoulder capsule becomes stiff resulting in difficulty moving the shoulder joint. 3) The resolution or thawing phase - In this phase, the shoulder capsule starts to loosen and movement at the shoulder joint is restored. Stay tuned for our next post to learn more about Frozen Shoulder!

24.01.2022 Welcome to post 1 of the muscle strain series! A muscle strain is equivalent to a sprain of your ligaments e.g. rolling your ankle. It can occur in any muscle of the body and is typically due to mechanical stress or overload of the muscle. A muscle strain can be diagnosed into 3 grades:... 1) Grade 1 is a mild strain: This means that only a handful of muscle fibres are strained. There will be no loss of movement or strength in the muscle, but pain and tenderness of the muscle will be present. 2) Grade 2 is a moderate strain: This means that approximately 50% of the muscle fibres have torn. In addition to significant pain, small decreases in strength and movement can be present. 3) Grade 3 is a severe strain: This means there has been a complete rupture of the muscle. Severe pain will be felt with grade 3 strains in addition to noticeable loss of strength and movement of the muscle. Stay tuned for our next posts to find out how you should manage a muscle strain injury!

24.01.2022 Happy birthday to our lovely receptionist Karina! Thank you for gracing our practice with your positive energy and hard-working attitude. Please join us in wishing Karina a very happy birthday!

23.01.2022 Now that restrictions have lifted regarding the gym, make sure you ease back into it! Check out the tips posted by the Australian Physiotherapy Association and the ABC article to help avoid an injury when returning to the gym.

22.01.2022 Welcome to post 2 of the muscle strain series! In the initial stages of sustaining a muscle strain, what treatment do you think best helps the recovery of the muscle? Vote in the poll below!

21.01.2022 Welcome to post 2 of the Frozen Shoulder Series! In our previous post we spoke about the three phases of Frozen Shoulder: the freezing phase, frozen phase and thawing phase. But how long do each of these phases last? Well before I tell you that, answer the question in the poll below! ... Question: How long does Frozen shoulder take to recover from (if you do not receive any treatment)? i.e. from the freezing phase to the thawing phase.

20.01.2022 Break up your day working from home with some stretches! Every hour try one of the stretches shown below. Hold each for approximately 30-60 seconds and repeat 2-3 times. Acknowledgements to ErgoHealth.

20.01.2022 Happy 25th Birthday to us! What an exciting day! Thank you to all of our staff and patients, old and current, that have kept our business alive. But most importantly, lets celebrate Elizabeths amazing achievement of running a wonderful and successful business for 25 years. What an achievement Elizabeth!

20.01.2022 Welcome to the last post in our Frozen Shoulder Series! We ended our last post with the statement that a Physiotherapist can help someone with Frozen Shoulder. But how? Physiotherapists, like our amazing Physiotherapist Elizabeth, will work with you through each phase. In the freezing phase, treatment is focused upon providing pain relief and preserving shoulder range of movement. Whereas in the frozen and thawing phase, treatment will focus upon returning the shoulder to no...rmal movement and rebuilding any muscle strength lost around the shoulder joint. So if you think you may have frozen shoulder, either book online via our website or call us on 9626 8867 to make an appointment to see our wonderful Physiotherapist Elizabeth.

20.01.2022 Welcome to post 3 of the muscle strain series! If you voted in the poll: 'ice, rest and compression', you are correct! In the first 48 hours after sustaining a muscle strain, you should adopt the RICE protocol:... R= rest I= ice C= compression E= elevation This protocol aims to reduce swelling and pain within the initial stages so that you can start the healing process as quickly as possible. Following the first 48 hours, booking in with a Physiotherapist to receive rehabilitation to the muscle is also recommended. A physiotherapist will be able to implement strategies to continue reducing pain and swelling, maintain/regain movement and strength, and implement injury prevention strategies to help prevent the injury occurring again. Without a tailored rehabilitation protocol, the chance of a muscle strain re-occurring is increased.

20.01.2022 Many people are misinformed about back pain but you dont have to be one of them - update what you know about back pain! Acknowledgements to Kwerlinphysio for this incredible infographic.

20.01.2022 Happy birthday to our amazing Physiotherapist and business owner Elizabeth! Elizabeth is a kind-hearted and hard working Physiotherapist that is always dedicated to providing the highest level of care for her patients. I am sure I can say on behalf of all of her patients, that we are so appreciative for her high quality and caring approach to her treatment over the years. Please join me in thanking Elizabeth for everything that she does and to wish her a wonderful birthday!

20.01.2022 Are you curious about what happens in your brain as you exercise? Or what the mental health benefits from exercise are? Check out the video from ABC health below to find out more!

19.01.2022 Hi everyone, please note that due to the June long weekend we will not be open on Monday 8/6. Please find our opening hours for next week below: Monday 8/6: CLOSED ALL DAY Tuesday 9/6: Open All Day 8am- 8pm Wednesday 10/6: Open All day 8am- 8pm... Thursday 11/6: Open All Day: 8am- 8pm Please note that from Monday 15/6 our opening hours will resume as per normal.

19.01.2022 Just a reminder of some key points discussed in our previous post about Osteoporosis!

19.01.2022 Our lime tree is still blossoming like crazy! Please make sure you grab a handful of limes when you come in for an appointment - we have plenty!

17.01.2022 Following up on our previous post about exercise and Dementia - check out this article posted by the Australian Physiotherapy Assocation. It discusses 5 great facts regarding this topic, all based on current research!

17.01.2022 Take care of yourself by following the tips in the picture below! Acknowledgements to @sumbu.official

17.01.2022 Just because you have to stay at home due to the restrictions, doesnt mean you cant exercise! Acknowledgements to Exercise Right Australia.

17.01.2022 Your mental health is a top priority right now so make you are doing what you can to look after yourself. Acknowledgements to Exercise Right Australia.

16.01.2022 Welcome to post 3 in the Frozen Shoulder Series! The answer to the poll in our previous post is 2-3 years! However, if we break it down into each phase:... - The freezing phase can last from 2-9 months. - The frozen phase can last from 4-12 months. - The thawing phase can last from 5-24 months. Now... that's a long time to have a sore and immobile shoulder! So what should you do if you have frozen shoulder? See a Physiotherapist! Stay tuned for our last post in the Frozen Shoulder Series to find out how seeing a Physiotherapist can help someone with Frozen Shoulder.

16.01.2022 Are you curious about this too? Check out the TED talk below to find out more!

16.01.2022 Please join us in wishing our wonderful receptionist Liz a big happy birthday! We thank you for always creating a friendly and welcoming environment in our practice and we appreciate all of your hard work over the last couple of years. Happy birthday Liz!

16.01.2022 The team at Quakers Hill Physiotherapy would like to wish every Father a happy Fathers Day!

15.01.2022 Want to break up your day working from home? Go for a walk! Walking everyday provides 5 big benefits: 1) A better nights sleep 2) Our brains get a boost of energy resulting in improved cognitive function... 3) Reduced risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes 4) Better mood 5) Improved longevity See more

15.01.2022 The team at Quakers Hill Physiotherapy would like to wish everyone a safe and very happy Easter!

14.01.2022 Do you find yourself making excuses about exercising? Check out the link below to see the most common 5 excuses and how to overcome them!

14.01.2022 Hi everyone, just a practice update for you all - we are now open again on Tuesday mornings! Our weekly opening hours are now: Monday: Open from 8am- 8pm Tuesday: Open from 8am- 2pm... Wednesday: Open from 8am- 8pm Thursday: Open from 8am- 8pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Closed all day If you would like to make an appointment with us, please book online via our website or call 9626 8867.

14.01.2022 It is normal to feel stressed and upset throughout a crisis, but make sure you also implement positive strategies that look after your mental health and can help you throughout this difficult time. You want to take every step to ensure you and your children are healthy in every way! Please check out the posters below to find out more. Acknowledgements to World Health Organization.

13.01.2022 Is your working from home set up the best it could be? Use the checklist to find out! However, always remember that the best thing you can do to make sure you dont get stiff and sore, is to get up and move every hour! Remember: the next posture is your best posture! You can do this by stretching, going for a walk or even simply walking to get a glass of water or going to the bathroom. Just set a reminder on your phone every hour and get moving!... After changing your set up if you still arent sure whether its right, take a few photos and book an appointment with us to review it! Call us on 9626 8867.

13.01.2022 Welcome to post 1 of the Patellofemoral pain series! Lets start off the series with a poll! If you have Patellofemoral pain, where in the body would you be experiencing pain? Look out for our next post for the answer!

13.01.2022 This week is Exercise Right week! More than 50% of Australians are not meeting the physical activity guidelines. In addition to this, mental health conditions and chronic diseases are highly prevalent within our population.Therefore, Exercise Right Australia are using Exercise Right week to promote the importance of physical activity and exercise and the benefits it has on your physical and mental health. So join in and get moving this week! Your body will only thank you fo...r it! If youd like to read more about what exercise right week is all about, check out the link below!

12.01.2022 Just a friendly reminder to all of our patients that our practice remains OPEN. We are open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday every week from 8am-8pm. However, please know that due to COVID-19 we are dedicated to complying with the Health Department and DHHS guidelines on sanitation and infection control. ... Therefore, if you are feeling unwell and have any signs/symptoms of COVID-19 and/or need to self-isolate, we please ask that you: 1) Do not attend our practice. 2) Call our friendly staff to cancel and reschedule your appointment via the phone (please note no financial penalty will incur). However, if you are feeling well and are able to attend the practice, please be aware of our current infection control practices which include: Hand washing and sanitising between each patient. Separated waiting area chairs for patients (1.5m apart). Using individual face paper towels for each patient. Cleaning of surfaces, door handles, chairs, face holes, desks, and pens after every patient. Sanitising hands between transactions at the front desk. Providing hand sanitiser as clients enter and exit the practice. Wearing face masks as required. Insisting that our staff take sick leave if they have any signs of virus or infection. Removing all common reading material from the waiting room. We look forward to continuing to support your healthcare during this time. Got a question? Want to book an appointment? Call us today on 02 9626 8867.

11.01.2022 Sit less and move more! Try to do these easy exercises every hour throughout your work day - it will only take you 3 minutes and your health will thank you for it!

11.01.2022 Welcome to the last post of the patellofemoral pain series! We left our last post with the question: So what should you do if you think you have PFP? The answer: See a health professional! Specifically, a Physiotherapist will be able to accurately diagnose PFP from other common knee conditions and able to provide effective evidence based treatment to help manage your pain. Treatment options may include education regarding loading your Patellofemoral joint, exercises for the... knee and hip, taping and shoe inserts. If you think you may have PFP, call us today on 9626 8867 or book online via our website to see our wonderful Physiotherapist Elizabeth!

10.01.2022 Make sure you know the signs and what to do to help stop the spread of Covid-19. Everyone plays an important role throughout this worldwide health emergency. Please note we are still open and booking appointments. However, to reiterate a previous post, if you have recently returned from overseas in the last few weeks or you have developed a cough/fever/ shortness of breath, it would be appreciated if you can you please call us and let the receptionist know prior to booking/at...tending your appointment. Furthermore, please be aware that you may be asked to wear a mask or reschedule your appointment to protect other patients and staff. Thank you for your understanding. Acknowledgements to the Australian Government for the resources.

10.01.2022 How good does our practice look thanks to Joyce EL-Haddad! Thank you Joyce for our practice makeover! Joyce is an incredible photographer and owner of Flash Me Photography. If you would like to contact her in regards to purchasing her photography, please find her contact details below or pick up a business card at the practice when you come in for your next appointment. - Email: [email protected]... - Instagram: @flashmephotographybyjoyce - Facebook: Flash me photography by Joyce See more

10.01.2022 Our amazing Physiotherapist Elizabeth attended a comprehensive taping course prior to the COVID-19 outbreak. The course involved learning a range of different taping techniques for every major joint of the body. Elizabeth attends courses and lectures every year to ensure she is up to date and provides the best treatment for her patients. Please feel free to ask her about the course next time you come in for your appointment and whether taping would be an appropriate treatment option for you!

10.01.2022 Welcome to post 2 of the Patellofemoral pain series! If you answered knee in our previous post you are correct! Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is also known as knee cap pain. The patellofemoral joint is where the knee cap (patella) sits within the socket of the thigh bone (femur). There are many causes of PFP including overloading the patellofemoral joint, anatomical variation and muscular weakness. In some cases, PFP will develop due a combination of these causes rather than a ...singular cause. Patients with PFP tend to present with complaints of pain at the front/ sides or back of their kneecap that increases when patellofemoral load increases. Patellofemoral load increases during daily activities such as walking up and down stairs, running, kneeling, squatting and even sitting with your knees bent. So what should you do if you think you have PFP? Stay tuned for post 3 of the series to find out!

09.01.2022 Do you want to learn about different diets and healthy eating? If so, check out this great video below that talks all about it! Acknowledgements to Dr Mike Evans.

08.01.2022 Are your hips getting tight from sitting in a chair all day? Try breaking up every hour with a few minutes of stretching using the stretches below! Try 1-3 of the stretches below every hour. Hold each stretch for approximately 30-60 seconds and repeat each stretch 2-3 times. Acknowledgements to running brite.

08.01.2022 This is why sleep is so important, especially throughout our current health situation! Always try to aim to get at least 7 hours every night. Acknowledgements to Exercise Right Australia.

06.01.2022 Check out our beautiful blossoming lime tree in our carpark! Please feel free to pick some limes off the tree or take some from the bowl on our receptionists table when you come in for your next appointment :) we have plenty!

05.01.2022 Today is World Physical Therapy Day! It celebrates the important contribution Physiotherapists have made worldwide to ensure people remain healthy, mobile and independent. So please join me in thanking our excellent Physiotherapist Elizabeth for all of her hard work making sure we all recover fit and healthy from our injuries!

05.01.2022 Exciting news everyone - we have a new member to the Quakers Hill Physiotherapy team! Please welcome our amazing new Receptionist Taylor! If you have an appointment coming up, please introduce yourself and make her feel welcome She is a lovely and friendly woman and we are lucky to have her as part of our team! So we can all get to know her, here is a little bit about Taylor!... Current and future plans: Currently working as a dance Teacher at two studios and has plans to study a Bachelor of Health science next year at University. What I am most excited about to work at Quakers Hill Physiotherapy: Gaining work experience and getting to know the practice and the patients! Fun fact about me: I have performed with Good Charlotte at the 2012 NRL Grand Final!

03.01.2022 Following up from our previous post regarding Mental Health, check out these 5 facts below! Acknowledgements to Physiotherapy Research Foundation at the Australian Physiotherapy Association.

03.01.2022 How interesting is this! Exercise is not just good for your body, but for your mind too! Check out the article below to find out more!

03.01.2022 Hi everyone, please find our opening hours for the next two weeks over Easter below: Monday 6/4- Thursday 9/4: Normal opening hours Monday 13/4: CLOSED ALL DAY... Tuesday 14/4: OPEN ALL DAY Wednesday 15/4: Open all day as per normal Thursday 16/4: Open all day as per normal Please note that from Monday 20/4 our opening hours will resume as per normal.

01.01.2022 Yesterday both our past and current team at Quakers Hill Physiotherapy came together to celebrate a number of occasions! One of the biggest celebrations that brought us altogether, is that we were finally able to celebrate our 25th birthday from April this year! Happy belated birthday to Quakers Hill Physiotherapy! Continuing on the birthday train, we were also celebrating our amazing Physiotherapist Elizabeth and receptionist Lizs birthdays that were earlier this month. Ha...ppy birthday to you both! We were also welcoming our new receptionist Taylor to the team at Quakers Hill Physiotherapy! We are very excited to have you so welcome! Next, our receptionist Karina has recently graduated from the Doctor of Physiotherapy degree at Macquarie University and is now a qualified Physiotherapist - well done Karina! And last but not least, we were celebrating the wonderful news that our receptionist Tegan is pregnant! We are all so happy for you and have no doubt that you will be an amazing mother. So PLEASE join us by saying happy birthday, welcome and congratulations to all of our wonderful staff!