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25.01.2022 Stuck at home? No access to gym? Join us from the comfort of your home for a Strength & Conditioning Session every Friday at 7.15am. Minimal equipment needed, this class is aimed at medium+ levels of fitness. Send any enquiries to [email protected]

25.01.2022 This week we said (a temporary) goodbye to the amazing Kirsty Nisbet as she embarks on the next exciting phase of her life with husband Ian. It has been incredible to be there with her through the highs and lows, tears and joy, and now the final phase that is the miracle of new life. She will be greatly missed by kids and clients, dancers and singers, but most of all the SSPC staff. Good luck Kirsty and Ian.

25.01.2022 Not the best time for any of us right now, but we remain grateful our clinics remain open and safe to attend with strict hygiene and COVID policies in place. However we understand that for some, safety is at home, and the SSPC Physios can continue to assess, diagnose, educate, prescribe exercise, and refer via the SSPC Telehealth system. All physios at SSPC were pleasantly surprised at not only how easy, but how effective, Telehealth consultations were during the first COVI...D wave, and we now open up the channels again to anyone preferring to continue your health management, whilst staying at home. Just call either SSPC clinic to arrange your Telehealth appointment.

24.01.2022 Episode 14 of the Perform Prevent Recover Podcast is now live. The COVID pandemic has seen many people turn to running as their exercise saviour - including many who have never run before. Theres a whole new subgroup of runners out there trying to run that seemingly magical 5km distance. But do you know how to design the best program to make sure you optimise your fitness and time? Is running the same distance three or four times a week the best way to get fit? Will you get ...fitter and faster just by staying compliant to the same program over a long period of time? In this episode we go to "The Running Man" David Eadie and find out everything you need to know about designing the best running program for you. David is a veteran on the running circuit, starting out with four marathons by 12 years of age, progressing to Cross Country running for Glenhuntly Athletics Club, making Commonwealth Games and Olympic Games selection trials, completing a sub 10 hour Hawaii Ironman, then onto the brutal scene of ultradistance running. David has literally "been there, done that" with all aspects of running, and over recent years has combined his running with coaching and training people by designing individualised running programs through his online business therunningman.com.au Whether youre one of the new "5km Phenomenon COVID runners", a recreational runner, or a super keen runner, theres information in here that will help everyone improve their programs and their performances. And David has kindly passed on a basic outline of what he covers in depth in the podcast - go to our show notes for a link to see his suggestion for a training program for all you 5km runners out there, and theres options for 3 and 4 and 5 day a week runners. Enjoy the episode! https://performpreventrecover.podbean.com/ or paste this link into your favourite podcast player: https://feed.podbean.com/performpreventrecover/feed.xml

24.01.2022 What a great morning for a walk and whilst youre out there - heres some great listening. Download our latest Perform Prevent Recover podcast and listen to Essendon great Matthew Lloyd speak about his career, kicking 100 goals, the Captaincy, his coaches, Anzac Day, the mental health battles and much more. Its a great way to pass the hour allowance we have for exercise. https://performpreventrecover.podbean.com/

24.01.2022 Good luck to our Physio Dane Simon Verwey for the 50km challenge tomorrow Less than 24hrs until start time. 50km Australian record attempt at Box Hill athletics track. ... 6:30am. Live tracking via @tomatotiming check out the @runculture page for our FB live stream. http://tomatotiming.racetecresults.com/results.aspx

23.01.2022 Can you spare a coffee for our frontline physios? Dont the pictures below tell a story! There is a lot in the media about the role of our doctors and nurses during this pandemic, who are doing an extraordinary job.... but not much about the frontline physios. One of our own physio colleagues and great friend of us at SSPC, Donna Urquhart, has set about doing something small to raise awareness and thank the physios that are in intensive care treating patients with COVID a ...job that brings with it daily risks and stresses, to help our loved ones! Heres a message from Donna: HELP SUPPORT OUR FRONTLINE PHYSIOS I am feeling incredibly grateful to be running in the IAU Global Virtual Run tomorrow, organised to build camaraderie and raise spirits in the ultra-running community - they have over 400 athletes from 40+ different countries running. Its for 6 hours and yes 5 hours is going to be loops of the outside of my house. For me, its not about going fast or far (it will be lockdown loops around my house), its about raising AWARENESS and THANKING all our physiotherapists who are on the frontline caring for people with COVID-19 and risking so much each day. We are asking people to send in a photo of their walk or run over the weekend and/or to donate the cost of a coffee. The photos will be put together to form a Tribute Wall - ie a mosaic of photos with an overlay of the Healthcare Heroes mural (as seen here, painted in Black Rock). The funding will go to the Tribute walls and physio COVID-19 research. Please help by: (i) sending in a photo of your walk or run to form a Tribute Wall to give our physios and/or (2) donating the cost of a cup of coffee to show our support. I look forward to virtually walking or running with many of you, and showing we care! SEND YOUR PHOTO: https://forms.gle/dLBADQjbvvVnmcQJ6 or [email protected] DONATE A COFFEE HERE: https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-tribute-to-frontline-physiothe What a great cause for some great people. SSPC will be behind Donna, and well post a reminder tomorrow on our Facebook page, and wed love you all to comment over the weekend, whether you donate or not, just to let Donna know you are virtually walking with her!

22.01.2022 With exercise equipment still so hard to get hold of, take advantage of our own Black Friday sale with 25% off either of these two packages: 1. Large foam roller, spikey ball, plus two lengths blue theraband: RRP $86, Black Friday price $64.50 2. Small foam roller, spikey ball, plus two lengths blue theraband: RRP $66, Black Friday price $49.50 Prices available until end of day Sunday 29th November, or until our limited stock sells out! Email [email protected] to order

21.01.2022 COME WALK WITH SSPC: Well were officially in Stage 4 lockdown now, and outside exercise is limited to once a day only, and a maximum of one hour. We know that exercise is undoubtedly the best medicine, and we need to make the absolute most of this precious one hour. Staying motivated is so important, so were going to help you by starting a "Come Walk With SSPC Facebook Group". We are challenging you to set yourself a goal of walking a certain amount a week, for 6 weeks. We...ll help track it for you, provide some motivation, stay in contact, and just help you be active during this difficult period. And we want to start on Wednesday 5th August so be quick to join our private Facebook Group. Check out the "groups" section of our page for the "Come Walk With SSPC" icon, or email [email protected] And remember - the only challenge is to yourself! Go on, walk with us! See more

20.01.2022 Going for a walk or run today? Why not listen to Australian long distance triathlete Luke Bell talk about his beginnings, career, injuries, highlights, and training tips. SSPC Physio Robert ODonnell delves deep into the amazing career of one of our best ever triathletes. Listen here https://performpreventrecover.podbean.com/e/athlete-featur/ or paste this link into your favourite podcast player: https://feed.podbean.com/performpreventrecover/feed.xml

20.01.2022 Struggling for exercise motivation, or to know what to do? Given well be locked down in Melbourne for a bit longer, we have designed a series of exercise videos you can perform ar home, in your own time, as many times as you want. Over 25 exercise videos and more coming! Subscribe to our online exercise library for $20 per month, $50 for 3 months, or a September only special of $100 for 9 months access. Email [email protected] for more information.

20.01.2022 TELEHEALTH IS AWESOME! Dont forget our Telehealth service during this Stage 4 Restriction period. Whilst we remain open and essential, we encourage everyone who can to consider the Telehealth option which works brilliantly, and can be bookedwith your usual therapist. All you need is a computer/ipad/phone, and well do the rest! Enquire at either clinic to book your Telehealth appointment.

20.01.2022 During this Stage 4 lockdown, if you have an essential need for treatment, our physios are able to see you. But many have chosen our Telehealth service to receive the same quality SSPC treatment, education, advice, and exercise prescription. So if you need some physio help, call SSPC and we can organise an appointment in the comfort and safety of your own house!

19.01.2022 Last days of our "Podiatry Assessment for Kids Promo". Rebate only (no out of pocket fee) for those with podiatry ancillary cover on private health insurance. Or a $40 flat fee if you dont have private health insurance. Book your kids and get their footwear, school shoes, orthotics, or pains assessed. A few spots today and a few spots Friday (all with Phil at East Bentleigh) is all that is left, so be quick and get advice on how to manage the health of your kids feet!

19.01.2022 Finding the right shoe for you! In episode 11 of the Perform Prevent Recover podcast, experienced podiatrist Rick Osler talks all things footwear: pronation and supination maximalism and minimalism lasts and posts... midsole foams and stacks drops and pitches rocker bottoms comfort and weight Make sure you check out episode 11 of the Perform Prevent Recover podcast before buying your next pair of runners! https://performpreventrecover.podbean.com/ See more

18.01.2022 COME WALK WITH SSPC: Well, week 1 finishes up today, and there has been some fabulous results coming in via our private group Facebook page. So many people have achieved their goals with is awesome. Weve had some great pictures, varied masks, small additional challenges, and plenty of happy walkers! Remember you can join any time - this is a challenge against yourself, to utilise that precious window of opportunity to exercise, so why not - check out the groups section of our page and find the Come Walk With SSPC group and join up! Youll appreciate it when Stage 4 finishes!

17.01.2022 Thanks to our resident handyman John from Have Hammer Will Travel, who worked today on SSPCs only down day, to install new cupboards, shelves, and hang pictures. A big thanks John, your work is always amazing - always keeping us clean and safe!

17.01.2022 Here’s a blog to get you thinking - coming out of winter (traditionally a low Vitamin D time) combined with so little outside time, and no organised sport and exercise during COVID times, are your Vitamin D levels adequate? Vitamin D is so important for our bone health, as well as our health in general! Take a read: https://www.sspc.com.au/are-you-vitamin-d-deficient/

15.01.2022 The news weve all been waiting for! Kirsty and Ian are delighted to introduce Piper Fae Nisbet. Born 12pm 31/08/20 weighing 3,670g measuring 50cm. Mum and bub both passing all tests with flying colours. Ian coping well too! The biggest congratulations to them both from the SSPC family!

15.01.2022 From Thursday 23rd July the Victorian Government has mandated the use of masks at all times when outside your home. And all SSPC staff will be wearing masks at all times from tomorrow. It will be compulsory for all clients to wear a mask for their SSPC appointment from Thursday 23rd July. As they say, were all in this together, and we are doing our absolute best to keep maintain the health and safety of all staff and clients. Lets mask up and protect each other and get this virus under better control!

15.01.2022 SSPC Director & Physio Rob ODonnell takes over the podcast reigns with this brilliant interview with leading Australian long course triathlete Luke Bell. In this episode Rob delves right into the triathlon world with Luke, covering topics such as: *His incredible triathlon history including competing at multiple Kona Ironman World Championships.... *The long list of injuries that may well have derailed many other careers. *When a camera man got in the way and cost Luke what looked like a potential Kona win. *Why one of Lukes best finishes at Kona is not his highest finish. *His training program and training advice, including modifications made during this COVID period. *The simple but effective mental strategy to help him through these torturous events. And at the end of it all, a take home message from his swim coach that Luke has used as his training strategy ever since. This is a great opportunity to hear from one of our greatest triathletes with advice and messages that can be transferred across all sports. Download the episode here: https://performpreventrecover.podbean.com/ or paste this link into your favourite podcast player: https://feed.podbean.com/performpreventrecover/feed.xml

15.01.2022 The latest episode of the Perform Prevent Recover podcast has been released and in Episode 13 we get another rare opportunity to go behind the AFL scenes and chat to a real superstar of the game: Essendons Matthew Lloyd, who is one of the greatest full forwards our game has ever seen. From kicking 100 goals in a season, to the Essendon captaincy, his coaches, the fallout from the Essendon drugs saga, Hawthorn rivalry, , the brutal bump on Brad Sewell in his final game, and a... whole lot more. Its a fascinating episode where we get to hear what drove one of the greatest full forwards the game has ever seen, but also look at the side that many dont see in great athletes - the mental health aspect of elite sport. This episode sees Matthew talk with incredible honesty in a "nothing is off the table" discussion about his career, the people he played with, and the highs and lows of a 270 game, 926 goal AFL career. You can listen here: https://performpreventrecover.podbean.com/ or paste this link into your favourite podcast player: https://feed.podbean.com/performpreventrecover/feed.xml

14.01.2022 We are doing a wonderful job at keeping Covid at bay. It’s been a tough road. Remember to keep wearing your face masks correctly.... or else!!

11.01.2022 This week is the final week for our "Podiatry Assessment for Kids Promo". Rebate only (no out of pocket fee) for those with podiatry ancillary cover on private health insurance. Or a $40 flat fee if you dont have private health insurance. Book your kids and get their footwear, school shoes, orthotics, or pains assessed. Just call either clinic and book with Scott or Phil at East Bentleigh or Hazel at Parkdale. A limited number of spots remain so be quick and get advice on how to manage the health of your kids feet!

10.01.2022 We always say that we become better physios when we hurt ourselves and experience exactly what our clients are trying to tell us. Well, Rob has the dreaded Plantar Fasciitis, and in this video he passes in what he has found helps him!

10.01.2022 We never stop at SSPC. Lock down Sunday was spent organising the next phase of reception overhaul. There may be some interruptions as this continues this week with the new Comms rack going in on Tuesday morning. We are confident the new space will help have us able to look after you all for the next 10 years

09.01.2022 Todays numbers arent what we were hoping for, but SSPC remains open for business with strict hygiene and safety protocols in place. Our staff feel they are oozing sanitiser from their pores, the masks are hot,and the temperature gun is getting a good workover. But its helping keeping us all safe! However we realise some people still arent comfortable attending and we totally understand that, so our Telehealth service is providing a great option for those that still need advice, education, injury diagnosis, exercise prescription, referrals: whatever! Other than massaging you, we can do it all on Telehealth. Just call either SSPC clinic to book and receive your simple appointment instructions!

09.01.2022 CHOOSING THE RIGHT SHOE FOR YOU! Latest podcast now live! In part 2 of our Choosing The Right Shoe For You series, SSPC podiatrist Scott Murray continues to help us wade through the minefield that is shoes and footwear for sport. Scotts extensive podiatry experience and decade on the retail floor at Active Feet leave him extremely well qualified to educate us on shoe selection! In this episode Scott talks about... *Fit for Performance *Younger vs older athletes *Relationship between shoes and injury *Importance of variety- and not just in footwear *Footwear in kids *Lifespan of footwear *Running and Osteo Arthritis ... and the single most important factor running athletes should be looking at to reduce injury - and its not footwear! Before you purchase your next pair of runners, take a listen to an expert in the footwear field: https://performpreventrecover.podbean.com/ or copy and paste this link into your favourite podcast browser: https://feed.podbean.com/performpreventrecover/feed.xml

09.01.2022 Join us tomorrow morning from the comfort of your own home for a little strength & conditioning - no mask required! Get your day off to a great start and get those muscles moving! This class is suitable for moderate to advanced levels of fitness.

09.01.2022 Anthonys insightful podcast featuring Matthew Lloyd managed to make headlines on the Sunday Footy show yesterday. For those of you who missed it, it can be heard at: https://performpreventrecover.podbean.com/

08.01.2022 Any signwriters out there interested in quoting for new signage on our front door at East Bentleigh? Given stage 4 restrictions, pictures attached and can send dimensions of door. Email [email protected]

06.01.2022 NO GP REFERRAL REQUIRED FOR PHYSIO!! After the release of the initial regulations outlining the requirement of a medical referral to access physio services during Stage 4 COVID-19 restrictions, we have now received an update advising this is no longer a requirement for patients. So we remain open for essential services as per usual and you DO NOT need to get a GP referral for treatment. ... Apologies for any confusion caused.

05.01.2022 In this lockdown time, walking is our main outlet, so why not download one of our Perform Prevent Recover Podcasts, and make sure you stay up to date with all the latest information to help you stay fit and healthy. Plus, theres also the opportunity to hear from some truly inspiring athletes. Pick one to listen to this weekend whilst you get some much needed fresh air, but stay within your postcode if youre living in Melbourne! https://mailchi.mp/sspc/podcasts

05.01.2022 At long last we welcome our massage/myo therapists back from tomorrow - Maria and Sim at East Bentleigh, and Bec and Danny at Parkdale. We've missed them, but seems like clients have missed them a lot more! Book your spot now by calling either clinic: 9570 8538 for EB or 9584 2000 for PD.

04.01.2022 Great recognition for one of our physio colleagues Sue Mayes with her incredible work at The Australian Ballet. We mentioned Sues great work in Episode 6 of our Perform Prevent Recover podcast, outlining the importance of strength over stretch for all athletes, not just ballet dancers. This article again outlines the critical importance of a strength approach, not just for injury prevention and reduction, but also to enhance performance! This article is well worth a read, and if you havent listened to Episode 6 of the PPR podcast, we go into great depth on this topic. And dont forget we have our own fantastic dance/ballet physios here at SSPC! http://www.sspc.com.au/is-this-elite-sports-top-physio/

04.01.2022 Can you spare a coffee for our frontline physios? Please dont forget the great show of support and fundraising effort over the weekend by physio, researcher, and ultra runner Donna Urquhart. Donna is running 6 hours today (yes 5 hours of it up and down her driveway) to raise awareness and thank the physios that are in intensive care treating patients with COVID a job that brings with it daily risks and stresses. All you need to do is send in a photo of your walk or run ov...er the weekend and for those that can, donate the cost of a coffee. The photos will be put together to form a Tribute Wall - ie a mosaic of photos with an overlay of the Healthcare Heroes mural (as seen here, painted in Black Rock). The funding will go to the Tribute walls and physio COVID-19 research. Please help by: (i) sending in a photo of your walk or run to form a Tribute Wall to give our physios and/or (2) donating the cost of a cup of coffee to show our support. SEND YOUR PHOTO: https://forms.gle/dLBADQjbvvVnmcQJ6 or [email protected] DONATE A COFFEE HERE: https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-tribute-to-frontline-physiothe What a great cause for some great people. SSPC will be behind Donna, and wed love you all to comment or post your photo here too (as well as to the fundraising link above) over the weekend, whether you donate or not, just to let Donna know you are virtually walking with her!

02.01.2022 Why the massive injury rate in AFL football at the moment? This question was posed to us by our friends at St Peters Football Club recently and we thought wed share the answer. Certainly the team physios, doctors and sports scientists were all well aware that this season was going to pose some real issues with not only soft tissue injuries, but also some of the more devastating injuries such as ACLs. Is it the condensed pre-season? The lack of contact during much of the al...lowed pre season? The length of games? The short turnaround between games? This is something that will no doubt be studied in depth once the full season statistics are available, but for now, as the season approaches the peak of the even more condensed game schedule, injuries do seem to be playing a big role and we are regularly seeing players seasons ending with soft tissue injury concerns. The AFL knew when COVID hit that the revised season was going to be a soft tissue injury minefield. Heres our thoughts on what is contributing: https://www.sspc.com.au/what-is-causing-the-injury-rate-in/

02.01.2022 Going for a walk today? Why not take a listen to episode 16 of the Perform Prevent Recover podcasts, where we get to chat to John Van Wisse - utra distance marathon swimmer and triathlete from our own bayside area of Melbourne. Over a 25 year career, John has won numerous international events, and set world records in gruelling ultra distance events, including the English Channel swim and the gruelling Arch to Arc triathlon from London to France. John takes us through the com...plexities of the Channel swims, talks about the time he almost died, and details the incredible difficulty of each leg of the Arch to Arc. John has amazing experience in many of the world's most famous triathlon and swimming events, and still has unfinished business with the Arch to Arc! He combines his current triathlon training with his swim coaching in Melbourne, overseeing hundreds of swimmers with their own fitness challenges, yet still manages to find the time to train to the level needed not only to complete these events, but to break world records. Listen in to one of the great ultra endurance athletes of our time! Click this link: https://performpreventrecover.podbean.com/ or paste this into your favourite podcast player: https://feed.podbean.com/performpreventrecover/feed.xml