We'd like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a prosperous start to the New Year. We also thought you'd enjoy some pictures from last nights Christmas Party. Fun had by all involved, thanks to a wonderful team, due reward for excellent work again this year. Yes, after last nights efforts, we'll stick to [...]
Did you know Scott is a nationally endorsed provider of Netball Australia’s KNEE program?! What is the KNEE program? The KNEE program is a 10-12 minute warm up that prevents knee injuries, enhances performance and extends play. The KNEE program provides: · An evidence based warm up specifically tailored for netball players · The potential to reduce [...]
Nelson Bay Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Centre is pleased to announce that we have partnered with The Hunter Academy of Sport (HAS) to provide physiotherapy services to HAS athletes from the Port Stephens region. HAS is currently running various successful talent development programs and caters for approximately 300 athletes (majority attending high schools). Academy staff, [...]
We are proud to announce that we are suppliers of the great new technology brought to us by EXOS and DJO Global for the management of upper limb fractures and limb injuries. The EXOS range supercedes the use of a cast with a product that is light, strong, removable, remoldable, waterproof and cost effective. The [...]
We are proud to announce that we have recently become sponsors of our local football club. Go Nelson Bay Football Club!
Our latest addition to our services has arrived. As seen in the Examiner this week, we introduce Dance Physiotherapy. Only a limited number of appointments are available so don't waste time and call us now. Be prepared for the year ahead. Read more.
Mick Hughes (Physiotherapist & Exercise Physiologist), has published a great blog summarising some of the effects of sleep on the body. An interesting read for all on a topic that is underestimated for it's effects on injury and performance. Thanks Mick. If your not happy with your pillow and are finding it hard to find the [...]
Nicole attended a very interesting course down in Sydney in early June. The course was based on manual manipulation of the upper quadrant, founded by a New Zealand Physiotherapist Brian Mulligan. The underlying premise of the technique is explained by looking at the mechanics of a healthy verse unhealthy joint. A healthy joint has a [...]
Physiotherapist Sarah Mahoney got tired of treating upper limb symptoms from computer users who responded to treatment onto find symptoms returned when office work resumed. After completing many ergonomic assessments through her firm The Good Use Company, Sarah identified that the interaction of keyboard and paperwork simultaneously was putting staff in a reach/twist posture. Her [...]
Physiotherapy is vital for health and wellbeing of the Australian community. It enables countless Australians to have quality of life. Yet despite the evidence of its benefits, physiotherapy is treated as a luxury item. It remains out of reach to many Australians who need it most, including people living with chronic conditions and many Australians [...]
