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West Coast Health and High Performance

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 6255 1990

Address: 42 Bishopsgate Street, Lathlain, WA, 6100 6100 Perth, WA, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Hip & Groin Injuries - how do they occur? * Sprinting / accelerating / change direction / kicking * Stretching type injury slip to the side * Muscle imbalances... * Fatigue * Incomplete rehab of previous injury * Inappropriate training levels Training Stress Balance (TSB) * Inadequate skill / coordination Our expert physios can assess your injury, develop a specialised program to help you manage your pain and get you back into doing all things that you love! Book now for an assessment https://bit.ly/WCHBookNow or call 6255 1990

25.01.2022 Creaking noises in our knees when we squat? Pain getting off the toilet? Swelling after a long day on our feet? These are often something we all experience in our knees with the fear that we are damaging our joints. BUT, often fear is what slows down our recovery as it may lead to stopping our usual exercise routines and deconditioning our leg muscles which can make things worse for our knee joint. . . Tune into @6pr882 today at 2pm to hear Chris discuss common knee injurie...s, knee facts and treatment ideas. . . If you have a niggling knee issue book online NOW or call reception on 6255 1990. . . . . #westcoasthealth #physiotherapy #injury #kneeinjury #rehabilitation #health @ West Coast Health and High Performance See more

24.01.2022 We can help you reach your FITNESS goals! Take a look at our selection of exercise classes and book in NOW! Click on the link below to book in. FIRST CLASS FREE https://bit.ly/31oZmm7

23.01.2022 ****21 Health & Wellbeing Tips for 2021**** 1. Start off slow - The most important thing with getting started with anything is that you let your body ease into it. Our body needs to gradually respond to new exercise and then build up it’s tolerance. Too fast too soon will increase the risk of injury but we don’t want to be slack. 2. Stay Hydrated - Drinking enough water can have numerous benefits. Drinking enough water each day is crucial for many reasons: to r...Continue reading

23.01.2022 Our former senior physio, Paul Tucker has begun work next door at West Coast Health and High Performance. Book in and see 'Tucks' today, he'll get you sorted! --> https://bit.ly/WCHBookNow

22.01.2022 PLYOMETRICS . Plyometrics are explosive exercises aimed at overloading the musculotendinous complex. The key factor is the rapid nature of the exercise, with often short ground contact time. An example is hopping, where there is more time in the air as opposed to on the ground. Exercises such as squat jumps and box jumps are explosive in nature but there is more of a focus on landing. While they are not true plyometric exercises they are helpful in the Plyometric Progress...ion which enables you to progress to be strong enough to complete true plyometric exercises. How do they help? Plyometrics, if performed correctly, can enhance athletic performance with increases in lower body strength, power, jump height, agility, sprinting capacity and running economy. How do I start plyometric training without getting injured? . There are some general rules with beginning and progressing plyometric training. Its like learning to crawl before you walk. Here are some general guidelines: Two leg exercises before single ie jump before hop Slow before fast Low before high dont go straight into trying to tallest box to jump on! Short before long Quality of movement over quantity aim to have 5 good quality reps, rather than 10 relatively poor reps General before sports specific Periodise dont try to them every day, and think about where you implement them in your program to avoid injury. You dont want to do a heavy back squat and then go into plyometric training. . The Plyometric Continuum There are phases or progressions of plyometrics which assist in training your body specifically to be able to cope with the explosive nature of true plyometrics. . Look out for our next few posts, where we will explore each phase of the plyometric continuum as well as provide examples of which plyometric exercises are most specific to individual sports

22.01.2022 Ever wondered what the best rehabilitation plan may be for joint replacement surgeries? . After surgery working with a physio every week can get you back to doing what you love - tennis, running or even water skiing! . Tune into @6pr882 at 2pm with @chris.perkin to hear everything you need to know about joint replacements ... . Call us (6255 1990) or book online using the link in our bio See more

22.01.2022 Can you guess what two things are back in action over the coming week? . . Hint: both are in the image. .... . . . #westcoasthealth #physiotherapy See more

21.01.2022 Ever wondered what the top factors relating to injury risk are? Catch Chris Tex Perkin on @6pr882 TODAY at 2pm to hear solutions and suggestions to the above risk factors to help reduce your injury risk.

21.01.2022 We would like to welcome Paul Tucker to our team! Paul has worked with the West Coast Eagles for the last 20 seasons, 18 of those in the role of Senior Physio! He is in our clinic on Thursday afternoons book online https://bit.ly/WCHBookNow or call 62551990 for an appointment.

21.01.2022 One of Laras clients Mitch showing great progress with his rehabilitation 12 weeks post ACL reconstruction . #Repost @wasportsperformance with @make_repost ACL REHAB Wait... this is rehab?!? Mitch is about 12 weeks post-surgery for his ACL injury he sustained playing touch footy.. ... He got on the front foot with his pre-surgery protocol that his physio at @westcoasthealth_hp prescribed him (thank you!!), followed his post surgery plan to a T, and now he is back at WASP getting those pins strong again... and the upper body which will act as a secondary goal to get swole Too often Ive seen players rely only on rest and body weight/banded exercise to get them back to sport, not realising the immense strength needed to adequately dampen the forces seen in running, jumping and cutting etc. Once the knee is quiet meaning it has full or almost full ROM, minimal knee effusion and no quad lag, we can begin slowly getting the legs as strong as possible.. even more than prior to injury. Under advice from the physio and myself, Mitch can now start to introduce some light landing drills to slowly start bridge the gap to a return in some months time. These drills pretty much mimick the same plyometric progression seen with healthy and youth athletes, only slightly more cautious for the first few weeks. Want to return to play better than before your injury? Reach out for a chat #aclinjury #acl #aclrehab #strength #strengthtraining #strengthandconditioning #perth #perthfitfam #willetton #rugby #touchfootball #wasportsperformance @mickhughes.physio

21.01.2022 The Final Stages of the Plyometric Continuum Stage 3: Jump Integration this stage combines landing and jumping together think a single hurdle jump. These can be made more complex by progressing from double leg to single leg or adding lateral movements. The natural progression is to continuous jumping (stage 4), where the athlete has to jump, land and then produce those forces again and again. Think of the continuous hurdle jump/ hop. Progressions within this stage inv...olve changes of direction, speed and height/ length of jump. Other ways to make it harder is to either jump against resistance (power band), or tolerate change of direction forces mid jump. The final stage is quite aggressive and involves creating and absorbing high loading and power through the joints and tendons. Exercises such as depth jumps and single leg three hop for distance are good examples of this stage. Stages four and five should be sport specific. Theres no point giving a hockey player the same drills/ exercises as a track and field athlete or footballer. It is important to be specific in the needs of the athlete. Well explore this later. . Look out for our post next week, where we will demonstrate how to progress through upper limb plyometric continuum. #agilitytraining #plyometrics #plyometricstraining #strength #exercise #returntosport #power #sportsphysiotherapy #physiotherapy #exerciseismedicine

21.01.2022 Big happy birthday to our physio @lara_mitchinson who is currently on the Gold Coast with the @westcoasteagles team We hope the boys and staff treat you well on your special day! We miss you . .... . . . Lara is back in the clinic as of the 21st of July. CALL- (08) 6255 1990 Or BOOK ONLINE! Link in bio . . . #physio #perthphysio #westcoast #westcoasteagles #westcoasteaglesfc #perthisok #perthhealth #health #afltrainer #afl #afl @ West Coast Health and High Performance See more

19.01.2022 With anticipation of the football season hopefully restarting, dont forget to get on top of those niggling injuries! . . Chris, Lara and Steve have all worked with AFL clubs and are happy to help you get ready for the delayed upcoming season .... . . . . #westcoasthealth #physiotherapy #yoga #sportsphysiotherapy #exerciserehabilitation #highperformance #lathlain #ecu #westcoasteagles #nutrition #dietitian #AFL #footballseason #amateur #juniorfooty See more

19.01.2022 Chris & Phoebe had a great morning down at @belmontnetballassociation assisting in injury prevention and player performance. Great initiative by @western_roar to get back to grassroots netball #community #grassroots #netball #sportsphysio #sportsphysiotherapy #injuryprevention #townofvicpark @netballwa

18.01.2022 Due to the high interest and uptake for our Lower Limb Rehabilitation course, we have extended our attendee limit by a few more spots! To ensure a greater practical and individualised experience we are keeping numbers to a minimal. Link in bio for registration get in quick Future education and practical courses to come!

18.01.2022 Lara has just been appointed as Head Physiotherapist of the West Coast Eagles AFLW program With pre-season starting soon, Lara will be getting straight to work in this new role. She will be available for appointments from Monday to Thursday!

18.01.2022 Great cause and an awesome guy! Thanks for coming in for a bike-fit with Phoebe! For more information check out our video! https://youtu.be/XZILcByJc5A

18.01.2022 THANK YOU to all that turned up to our first BODYHIIT class it was a great success and everyone worked super hard . Remember to book yourself in online for the next class (or the next 10) - link in bio . We also offer a PHYSIOFIT class on Monday evenings for those looking for something of a similar format but with more guidance from our new physio Harry Sinclair. ... . Shoutout to @laika.coffee for providing a much needed post workout coffee and smashed avo! Laika will continue to provide coffee on Tuesday morning for those who attend the class . REMEMBER your first class is FREE and only $15 ongoing OR you can purchase a 10 class pass for $150 which includes a free class. Call us - 6255 1990 See more

18.01.2022 OPENING FOR THE REHAB COURSE THIS WEEKEND We have had some last minute cancellations which has opened up some spots for the rehab course this weekend. Call us on (08) 6255 1990 to secure your spot . BE QUICK!!!!!!

17.01.2022 PLYOMETRICS PART 3 . This is stage is all about learning how to produce force and power. . Pogos, seen in the video, help us to produce stiffness through our limbs and low-amplitude force production and more continuous repetition exercises with longer, force generating contraction times.... . Other examples of exercises in this phase are box jumps, vertical jumps and single leg bench drives. . #plyometrics #plyometricstraining #strengthtraining #strength #strengthandconditioning #rehabilitation #sportsphysiotherapy #physiotherapy #perth #lathlain #townofvictoriapark #townofvicpark See more

17.01.2022 Attention Perth Fitness Professionals! If you are interested in helping your clients with knee pain, check out this FREE webinar with one of our Sports Physiotherapists, Steve Allan. Spaces are limited, so get in quickly! Steve is the physiotherapist for the Australian Women's Hockey team and has a wealth of experience in elite sport. Steve believes that the best place for rehabilitation is in the gym and that physios and fitpros working together get the best outcomes for th...eir clients. To reserve your spot, email [email protected]

17.01.2022 It's Men's Health Week and here at West Coast Health and High Performance we want to acknowledge some of the difficulties that blokes can have when it comes to health and well-being. We have cultivated a community that supports good physical and mental ... health, providing a host of services including Physiotherapy treatment for sporting injuries and musculoskeletal pain (including pelvic pain) Dietitian assessment and advice for losing weight, improving health and optimising performance Small group exercise classes to help you achieve your goals, whether they are related to reducing pain, improving sports performance or aging well! Physiotherapy treatment for men undergoing prostate surgery, including optimising bladder and bowel function and returning to sport/function It's time to start prioritising your health and we're here to help you out. Book an appointment now and start your journey to moving better and feeling stronger. #mentalhealthawareness #menshealth #menshealthweek #menshealthweek2020 #perth #lathlainlocal #lathlainfitness #physiotherapy #strength #dietitianapproved

16.01.2022 Tex with 6pr at Have a Go Day

16.01.2022 Liana is back!! @liananici_dietitian . . . Our Accredited Sports Dietitian Liana is back at @westcoasthealth_hp on Thursdays from 1-7pm from July ... . . . . To book an appointment Call us on (08) 6255 1990 OR- Email - [email protected] [email protected] . . . #nutrition #perthisok #perthtodo #dietitian #dietitianperth #health #sportsdietitian #sportsdietician #perthfood #westcoast #nutritionworks #healthylifestyle See more

16.01.2022 EXERCISING whilst PREGNANT . . Join our amazing Pelvic Health physio @marika.physio on Thursdays at 6pm. .... . Call us on (08) 6255 1990 or book online! . Limited spots- secure your spot today See more

15.01.2022 West Coast Health Physios had a busy weekend looking after a number of sporting teams - @westcoasteagles, @western_roar, @kalamunda.basketball, @christchurchgrammarschool, @northbeach_fc. . Here is a photo of @lara_mitchinson in action during yesterdays game. Well done to the Eagles on their 6th consecutive win

15.01.2022 Although there are common injuries associated with both running and walking there are ways to continue running without risk. Dependent on the injury sometimes NOT running might be bad for you! . Chris will be on @6pr882 at 2pm today discussing all things running/running injury related. TUNE IN

14.01.2022 We still have some appointments available for massage this afternoon. Call to book 6255 1990

14.01.2022 Do you have a Long Standing Lower Limb injury? Would you like a FREE assessment with a SPECIALIST? Call now to enquire 08 62551990. Must be available Sat 21st & Sun 22nd November. **** training seminar for health specialists, assessment will be conducted in front of participants****

14.01.2022 Come on ladies....only 3 spots left! Have some fun, meet some new friends and get fit at the same time.

14.01.2022 Ladies of Lathlain & Vic Park, we are looking for 15 ladies to join us in our 8 Week Running Program starting Monday, 7th December 2020....finishing up with an epic 5km run/walk on Australia Day. This training course is suited to those who are new to running! * Are you looking to run your first Parkrun? ... * Would like to run with your children? * Are you returning to running after an extended break? * Do sometime struggle with motivation? If you answered yes to any of these this group is for you! Click below to SIGN UP NOW http://westcoasthealth.com.au//womens-only-8-week-running/

13.01.2022 PHYSIO UPDATE . Some great snaps from Physiotherapist Lara over on the GC from the last two games. Keep them coming . .... . . . . #afl #physiotherapy #trainer #westcoasthealth #westcoasteagles #goldcoast See more

13.01.2022 HAPPY MOTHERS DAY . . To all the Mums we wish you a very special Mothers Day! Special mention to our clinic mums - dietitian Simone Allen and Physiotherapist Marika Hart. We hope everyone spoils their Mum today! .... . From the West Coast Health team . . . . . . #westcoasthealth #physiotherapy #dietitian #mothersday See more

12.01.2022 Join Physiotherapists Steve and Chris on Sunday, July 19th at WCH for a practical session on the lower limb; from injury prevention to high performance . Email [email protected] to secure your position before July 1st to receive the early bird discount @ West Coast Health and High Performance

11.01.2022 Lara is finishing her 5th week working for the @westcoasteagles on the Gold Coast . Wishing Lara and the team the best of luck for their game today against Adelaide before flying home. . .... . #afl #physio #trainer #westcoasteagles #westcoasthealth #goldcoast @ Gold Coast, Queensland See more

10.01.2022 Looking for something to keep the kids active during the holidays? Our school holiday program is starting Mon 4th January 2021. Book online https://bit.ly/WCHBookNow or give us a call 6255 1990

10.01.2022 The Plyometric Continuum - Phase One: Eccentric Absorption The main goal of this phase is learning to absorb the forces of the body. Its important that your body is able to decelerate. There is no point if you can get faster and stronger but cant slow down. The ability to decelerate plays a pivotal role in the ability to change direction. How much rest should I have between sets?... In the early stages, with low amplitude exercises rest can be limited to 30-60sec between sets. The more complex and powerful the movement than a longer recovery of up to 2-3 minutes between sets. How many times per week should I do plyometrics? In the early stages, when doing low amplitude plyometrics you can do these daily to second daily. However, as you get further along the continuum and the complexity increases, with exercises such as triple hop for distance, than you only want to load the tendons 1-2x per week to reduce the risk of overload and injury.

10.01.2022 Treat yourself! Book in for a relaxation massage https://bit.ly/WCHBookNow

10.01.2022 Do you have neck or shoulder pain that won't go away? Book online, one of our expert physios will be able to help you https://bit.ly/31oZmm7

09.01.2022 JOIN US for our very first BODYHIIT class starting Tuesday next week (16th, June). These will run every Tuesday 6:15-7am. . . A full body, functional circuit style workout run by Physiotherapist Chris Perkin and @jess.vb. . . Book online NOW or call reception 6255 1990 and they can book you in! .... . https://bookings.nookal.com/bookin/appointment/AWQGM/CNCFR . #westcoasthealth #physiotherapy #hiit #workout #fitness #health

09.01.2022 UPPER BODY PLYOMETRICS . Progressing our upper body injuries through to the plyometric stage of rehab is so important! Not only does it help reduce your re-injury risk but it also allows your to throw/ catch/ tackle harder and faster. Unfortunately, this last progression is often forgotten. . Here are just a few of our favourite upper body drills. What are some of yours? Comment below

09.01.2022 merry Xmas to everyone and we hope you all had a super fun day. Best wishes from all of us at west coast health and high performance. Be safe and we will see you all soon

09.01.2022 Bike fits with Phoebe . What does it involve? Phoebe will look at your bike set up, position on the bike trainer and how she can make you powerful, proficient and comfortable on the bike . This often includes a strength and mobility assessment to ensure you can hold that aero position.... . Head to our website for more information on Bike Fits! You can book an Initial 90 minute assessment online or call us See more

08.01.2022 Marika is back As of Tuesday the 12th of May Marika will be back working in the clinic from 9am-1pm with plans to extend her hours as the COVID19 situation evolves. You can still catch her for Telehealth appointments on Thursdays. . . Link in bio to book online or give us a call .... . . . #westcoasthealth #physiotherapy #yoga #sportsphysiotherapy #exerciserehabilitation #highperformance #lathlain #ecu #westcoasteagles #nutrition #dietitian #womenshealth #pelvichealth #telehealth

08.01.2022 Exciting news for our physiotherapist @lara_mitchinson ! . She will be out of the clinic for 4-6 weeks as she becomes a part of the @westcoasteagles hub on the Gold Coast! You can still contact her via email for any specific questions - [email protected]. . GOOD LUCK. ... . . . . . #westcoasthealth #physiotherapy #westcoasteagles #afl See more

07.01.2022 We will be here to help you manage any niggles or pain throughout the Christmas & New Year break. https://bit.ly/WCHBookNow or CALL 08 6255 1990

07.01.2022 We are so excited to announce the details of our "Women In Sport-The Female Athlete" seminar being held on Sat 27th & Sun 28th Feb, 2021 http://bit.ly/TheFemaleAthlete2021

06.01.2022 What a busy week Chris 'Tex' Perkin has had! - guest speak at APA annual dinner - celebrating 25th Anniversary with Peak Podiatry Subiaco - conducting 2 day Lower Limb Rehab workshop, huge thanks to our sponsor APE Medical. - sponsoring Annual swim carnival for Vic Park Swim Club... - spending the morning with 2 students talking all things physiotherapry and High Performance from remote high school in the Pilbara See more

06.01.2022 Check out Chris (Tex) and Marikas talk back segment on 6pr this afternoon. Chris is on every second Wednesday at 2pm covering a different topic each time. https://www.6pr.com.au/everybody-poops-so-lets-talk-about-/

06.01.2022 Training Tips with Shuey & Lynch https://www.westcoasteagles.com.au//preparing-to-return-to

05.01.2022 Tune into @6pr882 at 2pm today for Chris talkback segment on neck pain . . . #physiotherapy #radio #6pr #talkback @ West Coast Health and High Performance

05.01.2022 #Repost @marika.physio with @make_repost It has been well demonstrated in the research that increase in body weight is a risk factor for urinary incontinence and that reducing body weight (if you are overweight or obese) can help reduce symptoms. But what about those who may technically have a BMI in those categories but actually have a much higher muscle: fat ratio (eg body builders and power lifters?). To date there really hasnt been much research into this.... In the recent study on incontinence in power lifters (see my previous post), there was not a statistically significant difference in incontinence rates between the different weight categories. In other words, those that were in the 84kg+ category did not have more incontinence than the under 57kg category. What does this mean? Who knows. Perhaps it is because of body composition, pelvic floor strength, other measures of health, general activity levels, overall muscle strength... we could guess as to why this is the case. Bottom line is that in the general population there is definitely an increased risk of urinary incontinence with increasing body weight... but perhaps we need to consider more than s persons weight on a scale... #powerlifting #incontinence #leakingwhilelifting #pelvichealth #femaleathlete #resistancetraining #strengthtraining #pelvicfloorexercises

05.01.2022 Listen out for Tex on 6pr today discussing Foot & Ankle Injuries. News Talk 6PR 882

04.01.2022 We are open during Christmas & New Years Break, book online https://bit.ly/WCHBookNow or give us a call from 7am on Tuesday 6255 1990

03.01.2022 PATELLAR TENDINOPATHY . Can be identified by pain and tenderness felt in the base of your knee cap. . Also known as jumpers knee as it is common in sports that involve large amounts of jumping; basketball, volleyball... . Physiotherapy treatment should be seen to assist with initial pain relief and development of an exercise program specific to you and your goals. .... @physionetwork suggests that heavy loaded squats moving slowly through range with longer rest periods are ideal for aiding in rehabilitation . If youre experiencing tendinopathy book in with us today for a consult (link in bio) . . . . #westcoasthealth #physiotherapy #yoga #sportsphysiotherapy #exerciserehabilitation #highperformance #lathlain #ecu #westcoasteagles #nutrition #injury #kneepain #tendinopathy @ Mineral Resources Park

02.01.2022 Looking forward to heading down to Vic Park Swim club tomorrow. If you are in the area and keen to watch some swimming talent, come on down.

02.01.2022 Fine tuning for tomorrow mornings BODYHIIT class! . . If you still havent booked in call now or book online now https://bookings.nookal.com/bookin/appointment/AWQGM/CNCFR .... . . #westcoasthealth #physiotherapy #hiit #circuit #workout @ West Coast Health and High Performance See more

02.01.2022 We love getting involved with the local sports community! West Coast Health are proud sponsors of Victoria Park Swimming Club Annual Spring into Summer Carnival 2020 #lathlainnews #victoriaparkswim #westcoasthealth #physiotherapy #sportsphysio #vicpark

01.01.2022 Its not too late to get behind Red Nose Day in support of saving babies lives. . Chris (director of West Coast Health) was responsible for setting up the Sunshine Beach Run raising funds for Red Nose Day. But, unfortunately with COVID19 we couldnt do it this year. However, you can still donate to such an amazing cause if its within your means. Donation link is in their bio @rednoseaustralia @ West Coast Health and High Performance