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Vision Exercise Physiology

Locality: Toowoomba, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4638 3777

Address: 324 Hume Street 4350 Toowoomba, QLD, Australia

Website: http://visionexercisephysiology.com.au

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25.01.2022 ARTICLE OF THE WEEK! This weeks article is titled Immediate and Short-term Effects of Gait Retraining on the Knee joint Moments and Symptoms in Patients with Early Tibiofemoral Joint Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial ... The objective of this article is the evaluate the effectiveness of adduction moment gait retraining in patients with early knee osteoarthritis. They found that gait retraining was an effective intervention to reduce adduction moment during walking and to improve the symptoms of patients with early knee osteoarthritis. Follow the link to read more: https://reader.elsevier.com/reader/sd/pii/S1063458418313864

25.01.2022 ***DEXA RESULTS*** These results are a little different, but definitely as impressive as some of the big fat loss numbers we have seen recently. This client put on a whopping 415 grams an 8% gain) of lean muscle mass in her ARMS alone over the past 10 WEEKS! ... The program with her personal trainer was a specific push-press upper body program that yielded not just muscle growth, but significant strength gains culminating in a Push-Press 1RM of her bodyweight!!! To begin tracking your body composition changes, whether that be muscle gain or fat loss, call us to book in for your DEXA scan today on 46383777. Private Health rebates available!

25.01.2022 The Importance of Rest and Recovery After Exercise Matthew Osborn AEP

24.01.2022 EXERCISE OF THE WEEK! This weeks exercise is a Single Leg Balance- 5 Point Tap. This exercise can be used to work on your balance as well as lower limb coordination.... For this exercise you will be standing on one leg. Make sure that you have a support next to you if you feel you need it. You will then be moving one of your feet in a 5 point tapping pattern, this will be moving the foot to touch out in front, at a 45 degree angle to the front, out to the side, 45 degree angle back and then straight back. This patterning is to be repeated on both sides. *** you can make this exercise more challenging by adding a foam pad under one foot or by having a resistance band placed around the legs. As always, ensure you check with your Exercise Physiologist before attempting an unfamiliar exercise.

24.01.2022 GET TO KNOW MATT! My Time at Vision: I began my time as an Exercise Physiologist at the start of this year as a new graduate. During this time, I have gained experience in chronic disease management, injury rehabilitation, NDIS, Department of veterans Affairs and private health. During my time at Vision, through group classes and one -on-one sessions, Ive enjoyed getting to know people from all walks of life and empowering those with the knowledge of how to lead a healt...hy lifestyle. Currently, I am interested in providing services for those who have chronic or acute musculoskeletal conditions or clientele with neurological conditions. A few fun facts! If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? If I could go anywhere it would be Japan. Id like to travel to the smaller villages and towns to get a true sense of their culture, traditions and to eat a variety of new foods. How did I first got involved with Vision Exercise Physiology? My first experience with Vision was in June 2019 as a university student completing one of my final placements of my degree. I was there for six weeks where I got the opportunity to train clients, run group exercise classes and learn various new skills. What is your favourite food? Any pasta dishes! As Im half Italian, I will never say no to pizza or a good Lasagne.

24.01.2022 Too Busy to Exercise? Top Tips to Increasing Your Daily Physical Activity Lauren Turner AEP

23.01.2022 Welcome to the first edition of the new and improved Vision Newsletter - The Vision Vibe! If you would like to activate any of the hyperlinks, please follow the link below. https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track

23.01.2022 ARTICLE OF THE WEEK! This weeks article is titled Evaluating Change of Direction Ability: Part 2, The Influence of Momentum on the Change of Direction Defici...t. This is a great article that outlines the roll that momentum plays in your ability to change direction quickly. It is also a great resource for utilising momentum and change of direction deficit in athlete performance profiles. If you would like to read more, follow the link below: https://sportperfsci.com/evaluating-change-of-direction-ab/

22.01.2022 Do YOU want to track your MUSCLE GAIN? Our DEXA scanner is the GOLD STANDARD in body composition analysis, and measures your tissues to the GRAM! Private Health Rebates Available! Call on 46 383 777 to book your appointment.

22.01.2022 Struggling with knee pain and stability? This weeks exercise of the week is a Hamstring curl in and bridge. This exercise is effective for building hamstring and gluteal strength which is important for improving knee stability following a knee replacement or ACL injury. ... To do this exercise you simply need a towel, pillow sheet or a piece of clothing. To do this exercise you need to; 1. Lie on your back and bring your knees up, with a sheet or sliders on under each foot 2. Slowly bring your feet to your bottom 3. Push through the heels and lift your bottom to the ceiling. To progress this exercise you can do a single leg curl and bridge and to regress this exercise you can bring it back to only hamstring curls. As always check with your Exercise Physiologist before completing this exercise.

21.01.2022 It’s the final countdown, the last hurrah, the culmination of a month of moustachery, shenanigans and epic fundraising. And this means only one thing: time to bring it home with a bang! So we would love you to make a small donation to our page to support our Mo Growers and help raise awareness for Men's Health!

21.01.2022 ARTICLE OF THE WEEK! This week’s article of the week is titled ‘Exercise Preserves Physical Function in Prostate Cancer Patients with Bone Metastases’ The presence of bone metastases has previously been a relative contraindication to exercise. This meant that individuals with these metastases were excluded from exercise due to the risk of fracture, spinal compression, or increases in bone pain. However, inactivity can be detrimental to chronic disease risk and overall qualit...y of life. This study examined the safety of resistance, flexibility, and aerobic exercise. Researchers found that exercise was safe and effective in improving physical function without increasing bone pain or causing skeletal fractures. If you would like to read more, follow the link below. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5828380/ See more

21.01.2022 COPD: How exercise can help! Mitchell Pateman AEP

20.01.2022 This weeks article of the week is a training program to improve gait while dual tasking in patients with Parkinson’s disease: A pilot Study. In this study, 7 patients with Parkinson’s disease were taken through 4 weeks of dual tasking training which included walking whilst counting or solving arithmetic problems. From this, they found that gait speed and variability during dual tasking significantly improved and that dual task training enhances divided attention abilities ...during walking. For more information, follow the link below https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21849167/

20.01.2022 VISION HEALTH TRAINING SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE! Limited stock and sizes so get in quick! Sizes range from XS-XXL in both ladies and mens!

20.01.2022 ARE YOU PUTTING ON MUSCLE?? A DEXA scan, the Gold-Standard in body composition, can give you the MOST accurate lean muscle mass measurements for full body, arms and legs. Health Fund Rebates Available. Call us NOW to book your scan on 46383 777.

19.01.2022 Do you experience lower back pain or discomfort when performing single leg exercises? This weeks exercise of the week is FITBALL SUPPORTED SINGLE LEG RDL. The purpose of this exercise is to improve RDL movement patterns, glute strength and stability. For this exercise you will need a fitball. ... 1. Place fitball against wall and stand in front with the fitball pressed lightly against the lower back 2. Standing in a split stand with most of your weight going through the back leg (supporting leg) 3. Keeping the weight through the heel of the supporting leg, hinge/ bend forwards at the hips, keeping the fitball against the wall 4. Return to upright position and repeat. Throughout this exercise, ensure that the supporting knee is in line with the supporting foot and avoid any pelvic rotation into the supporting hip. Be aware this exercise may not be suitable for everybody; make sure you check with your Exercise Physiologist to determine if this exercise is suitable for you.

19.01.2022 Please note that from the 03rd August - 06th August, our reception hours will be temporarily changed. Our reception hours will be: Monday - Thursday 8:30am-5pm Friday 7am-3:30pm*... If we miss your call during these hours, please leave a message and we will be in contact with you as soon as possible. Thank you, Vision Health Team. *normal operating hours

19.01.2022 Exercise and Mental Health Paul ONeill AEP

18.01.2022 Have you had a DEXA scan yet? Did you know you may be eligible for a rebate from your health fund for the consultation with our EP after your scan that explains your report results? Call us to book your scan NOW on 46383 777

17.01.2022 Exercise of the week this week is a prone dowel overhead press. This exercise is a progression of the ITY drill for scapular dyskinesis. This movement integrates muscular contraction with movement to achieve a more functional outcome. 1. Lying flat on the ground or against a wall.... 2. Hold onto dowel at the ends 3. Engage and pull scapular towards spine. 4. Press overhead and then return to starting position. 5. Maintain contraction of the scapular and ensure that the hands do not touch the ground or wall. Contraindications to this exercise include shoulder pathology such as impingement, rotator cuff tears, and the initial phase of shoulder reconstruction. As this is a progressed exercise this shouldn't be the first exercise used in shoulder rehabilitation, however, would be a great addition once the strength of the serratus anterior and middle and lower trapezius has been increased. A simple progression of this exercise would be to add a small weight to the centre of the dowel and a regression would be to return to ITY's As always, check with you Exercise Physiologist before trying this exercise

17.01.2022 ARTICLE OF THE WEEK! This week’s article of the week is titled Simple Bodyweight Training Improves Cardiorespiratory Fitness with Minimal Time Commitment: A Contemporary Application of the 5BX Approach Poor cardiorespiratory fitness and being physically inactive significantly increase the risk of chronic disease. Researchers in this study wanted to examine the benefits that 5 simple body weight exercises had on cardiorespiratory fitness when completed in a circuit. Common b...arriers to exercise typically include things such as a lack of time or not having access to adequate exercise equipment. Interestingly they found that by completing 3 sessions/week for 6 weeks of only 11 minutes in duration they were able to increase the cardiorespiratory fitness of inactive adults. If you would like to read more, follow the link below. https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijes/vol14/iss3/2/

16.01.2022 Attention Clients: If you have visited the Greater Brisbane Region in the past week, we kindly ask that you reschedule your appointment to protect our team and community. If you develop any cold or flu symptoms, please get COVID tested and isolate until you receive your results. ... Stay home, sanitise and be safe! Thank you for understanding. The Vision Health Team!

15.01.2022 Unsure whether to exercise before a knee replacement surgery? This weeks article of the week is Prehabiliation before total knee arthroplasty increases strength and function in older adults with severe osteoarthritis. This study is a randomised controlled trial that looks effects of exercise training on leg strength and function before and potentially after knee replacement. The study found that those with who performed a comprehensive prehab program (which included res...istance training using bands, flexibility and steps) three times a week had improved strength and function in the knees prior to replacement surgery. For more information, clink the link below; https://journals.lww.com//Prehabilitation_Before_Total_Kne

15.01.2022 Looking to challenge your single leg strength? This week’s exercise of the week is a split stance lunge into a terminal knee extension. This is a good progression for those who have knee pathologies and looking to challenge quadricep strength and VMO activation. ... To do this exercise you simply need a power band and you do the following; 1. Get into a split stance position where feet are shoulder width apart and the band is around the leading foot. 2. Ensuring that there is tension in the band, drop at the knees until thighs are parallel to the ground. 3. Push through the front heel back into the split stance position and then push the knee against the band to reach full knee extension. Simple progressions of this exercise are to increase the intensity of the band and some regression can include a standard lunge or a standalone TKE. As always, check with your Exercise Physiologist before trying this exercise.

14.01.2022 How are you tracking YOUR body changes? Scales? Tape measure? Clothing? Come and get a GOLD STANDARD DEXA body composition scan to start tracking your numbers accurately. Call now to BOOK on 46383 777. Private Health rebates available.

13.01.2022 Have you been tracking your body composition changes? Do you know exactly what the scales are telling you? Would you like MORE information and a health professional to interpret it accurately for you? BOOK in for your DEXA scan NOW. Call us on 46383777. Private Health rebates available.

13.01.2022 Our little baby peace lily is really loving his spot in reception! Swipe to see his amazing growth over the eight months we have been in our new clinic!

12.01.2022 NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION OR SMART GOALS: SETTING YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS! KIRBY HARLEY AEP

12.01.2022 Here at Vision Health we think all aspects of health are important and acknowledge that most women dont put their health first. If you feel you have let things slip, then this is the week to re-centre and re-evaluate all things that effect you and your health. This week (7-11 September) is Jean Hailes Womens Health Week. It is a week for women and girls across Australia, to get involved in different events and online activities all centered on improving womens health an...d helping to inspire healthier choices. Each day focuses on a different womens health topic and provides healthy recipes, videos, fact sheets and helpful tips to get back on track and prioritise your health. Here is a quick snapshot of the week: Day 1 The Wonders down-under Day 2 Heartbeat heroes Day 3 The inside story (bladder, gut and bowel health) Day 4 The heads up Day 5 Money matters Follow this link to find out more: https://www.womenshealthweek.com.au/

11.01.2022 A massive shout out to our Receptionist/Handy Woman, Erika, for our new SANITISER STATION!

11.01.2022 This month, the Vision team is raising funds and awareness for Men's Health through the Movember charity. The men will be growing their best mo's and the ladies are 'making a move' by committing to walking/running 60km over the entire month! Keep an eye on our page for some updates later in the month!... If you would like to donate to our team page and help us raise money for Men's Health, follow the link below or you can donate at reception! https://movember.com/t/vision-health-group?mc=1 Movember Australia

09.01.2022 EXERCISE OF THE WEEK! Do you want to improve your shoulder and upper back strength? This week's exercise is the Inverted Row! This is a great exercise for improving the strength around your shoulders and mid upper back. ... To complete this exercise: 1. Set the bar at an appropriate height (the lower the bar the harder the exercise) 2. Start with feet hip width apart, hold the bar with an overhand grip at shoulder-width. 3. Keep your body in a straight line (without arching or extending the back) 4. Slowly lower your body away from the bar until your arms are fully extended. 5. Squeeze between your shoulder blades and slowly bring your chest towards the bar. 6. Return to starting position and repeat for desired repetitions. It is important to ensure you have a strong/stable shoulder complex prior to attempting this exercise. Ensure you check with your Exercise Physiologist before attempting an unfamiliar exercise.

09.01.2022 HEALTH LITERACY WHAT IS IT? KIRBY HARLEY AEP

09.01.2022 On behalf of the Vision Team, we would like to say farewell and best wishes to our Exercise Physiologist and Sports Scientist, Paul. For the past 4 years, your hard work and dedication made you an important part of our team. As you turn to a new chapter in your lifes story, we join together in wishing you every success in all your future endeavors.

08.01.2022 STRESS LESS! ALTERNATIVE EXERCISE OPTIONS TO HELP RELIEVE STRESS LAUREN TURNER AEP

08.01.2022 ARTICLE OF THE WEEK! This weeks article of the week is titled Modulation of Distinct Intrinsic Resting State Brain Networks by Acute Exercise Bouts of Differing Intensity. It is well known that exercise has a profound effect on neural activity and cognition. However, this study set out to determine the specific differences between low and high intensity exercise on neural activity. Key findings from this article were that low-intensity exercise stimulates brain networks ...associated with cognition control and attention processing, while high-intensity exercise predominantly activates networks associated with affective or emotion processing. If you would like to read more, follow the link below. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6971822/

08.01.2022 ATTENTION CLIENTS: As of 8am Monday 31st August, all staff, clients, carers and visitors of Vision Health will be required to wear a reusable/disposable mask at all times excluding during your exercise session. This is a directive from our Governing Body - ESSA (Exercise & Sports Science Australia). ... We are happy for you to provide your own mask, however, we will have disposable masks available at reception. If you have any concerns or queries, please speak to your practitioner or to our reception team.

07.01.2022 From the team at Vision, we would like to wish our Assistant Receptionist, Erika, a very happy birthday! We hope you have an amazing day!

07.01.2022 ARTICLE OF THE WEEK! This weeks article is Activity-Based Therapy for Recovery of Walking in Individuals with Chronic Spinal Cord Injury. This article looks at examining the effects of activity based therapy on neurological function, walking ability, functional independence and metabolic health for those who have chronic spinal cord injury. ... 48 participants participated in a 24 -week exercise program that included resistance training, locomotor training, developmental sequencing and electrical stimulation. From this program, neurological function, walking speed, and endurance were assessed and the study found that there were significant improvements in neurological function and walking ability. For more information on this article, click this link below; https://www-sciencedirect-com.ezproxy.library.uq.edu.au//S

07.01.2022 Today marks ONE YEAR since we moved into our Hume Street Clinic! We would like to thank everyone who has supported us throughout the first year and especially in 2020! We look forward to many more years of helping the community and our current clients achieve their health goals!

06.01.2022 While not everyone will make such significant changes like the client below, it IS possible to change your body composition through lifestyle modifications i.e. healthy eating plan, increasing structured exercise, decreasing alcohol intake, improving sleep patterns and hygiene, etc. Call us on 46383 777 to book in for your baseline DEXA scan so you can start tracking your changes NOW! Private health rebates available.

06.01.2022 Have you booked in for your DEXA scan yet? Tracking both your short term and long term body composition numbers can tell you a great deal about how your body changes and reacts to different interventions and stimulus. Call us on 46 383 777 to book your scan NOW! ... You may be eligible for a rebate from your Health Fund!

06.01.2022 Looking to improve your abdominal strength? This weeks exercise is a Plank with Alternating Ts. As this is an anti-rotation exercise, it challenges the trunk muscles and also the shoulder to hold extension. This exercise is suitable for those who want to progress from a traditional plank or if they need to improve trunk strength to assist with lower back pain. ... To do this exercise; 1. Get into the plank position, ensuring that the back is neutral and youre not sinking or raising the hips. 2. Lift one arm up to the side to make a letter T, then alternate arms. To progress this exercise, you can bring one arm forward to make a letter Y. As always, ensure you check with your Exercise Physiologist before attemtping an unfamiliar exercise.

05.01.2022 From the team at Vision, we would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! We look forward to working with you in 2021.

04.01.2022 DO YOU NEED TO IMPROVE YOUR GAIT OR BALANCE? This weeks exercise is Balance Walks. When looking to improve your balance and walking ability, it can be effective to break down or exaggerate individual parts of the walking movement to improve your overall ability. ... There are three walking patterns that we use for this: Tandem walk - walking as though you are on a line, step heel to toe or as close as comfortable. For added difficulty, you can walk backwards. Heel walk - walking with normal sized steps, make sure that your heel strikes the floor first. Big steps - step out larger than your usual step, with increased emphasis on bending the knee as you step forward. *** Make sure that you have a stable surface such as a wall or a kitchen bench next to you if you feel like you need it. As always, ensure you check with your Exercise Physiologist before attempting an unfamiliar exercise.

04.01.2022 MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: THE BENEFITS OF EXERCISE AT A NEUROLOGICAL LEVEL LAUREN TURNER AEP

04.01.2022 IS IT TIME TO PUT YOU FIRST? It would be a huge understatement to say that 2020 has been an unprecedented year! Anyone else sick of hearing the word unprece...dented? However, half the year has gone by and for much of it, many of us have felt isolated and out of control. For many of us, there has been defaulting to unhealthy habits. Enter the COVID kilos and feelings of even more loss of control. Now is the time to get off the roller-coaster, take a deep breath and invest in well needed self-care. Although there are numerous factors outside of our control right now, we can choose how we move forward from here. In a time where we all feel a little isolated and lonely, we would like to invite you to a free lifestyle change program called My health for life (MH4L). Join Celia, your health coach for a series of fortnightly coaching sessions in a group environment where you can gain support, accountability and comradeship as you work on improving your health. In fact, 3 of 4 of past participants highly recommend the program to their family and friends. What is MH4L and how can it help you? It is a government-funded initiative, designed to help Queenslanders stay well and lessen their risk of developing conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. You have the option of choosing either small group sessions or on-line sessions, where you explore topics such as nutrition, physical activity, understanding your personal health risks and how to make healthier choices a part of your everyday life for real. With the support of your coach, you will also develop an action plan. Whether your goal is to get more active, eat better, stress less, or lose weight, the focus is on building a step-by-step plan to help you achieve your goals over time. Its all about you and your goals. To find out more about the program and enrol give us a call on (07) 4638 3777 or email [email protected] to get started today. Let us know which day and time works best for you! We only have limited availability for the group program, so please call now to reserve your spot!

04.01.2022 Chronic Pain Ashley Johnston AEP

03.01.2022 OFFICE ERGONOMICS PAUL ONEILL AEP

02.01.2022 Exercise for over 65s! Vision Health is proud to be a part of Exercise Right for Active Aging which aims to help support and promote healthy lifestyles and improved well-being for those over the age of 65. This program offers subsidised options for those who are eligible to participate. All participants eligible will undergo an initial consultation to determine personal goals, physical capacity and exercise options that may best suit your needs. A FREE TRIAL will be offered ...to all participants to attend any of our current group program options. This can be used before or after the initial consultation. If you would like any further information or to find out if you are eligible, please contact reception on 46 383 777.

01.01.2022 EXERCISE OF THE WEEK!! This weeks exercise is a landmine single arm pulldown. This exercise is a great single arm variation of the Lat pull down in a standing position rather than a seated position. As this exercise is in a standing position it allows us to produce force and power in an athletic stance. ... Give the exercise a go and let us know what you think.

01.01.2022 EXERCISING WITH HEMIPLEGIA LAUREN TURNER AEP

01.01.2022 *REMINDER COVID-19* As health care providers, we already have strict hygiene and infection control practices and we ask you as clients to help us and follow our hygiene protocol. We ask that you use hand sanitiser and wash your hands before and after you leave the clinic.... We ask that you use contactless payment methods where possible. Please if you are unwell or have any of the following symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath), we ask you to stay home and follow the guidelines as stated by the Australian Government People who have travelled, please check via Australian Government on travel and quarantine restrictions. For further information and advise on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) please see the Queensland Health website. We thank you in advance for working with us to protect each other and minimise any potential risk of transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Vision Health Team