Move for Better Health

25/08/2025

Waking up with sharp heel pain?

If those first few steps out of bed feel like you're stepping on glass, you might be dealing with plantar fasciitis — a common cause of heel pain that can make everyday movement a real challenge.

Often triggered by overuse or long days on your feet, plantar fasciitis causes inflammation in the tissue that supports your arch, leading to that familiar stabbing pain (especially in the morning).

The team at AC Podiatry offers Shockwave Therapy. This is a non-invasive option that may help reduce pain and support healing.

📍AC Podiatry consults out of our Malvern and Magill clinics throughout the week.
🔗 Learn more: acpodiatry.com.au/heel-pain-shockwave-therapy-plantar-fasciitis-adelaide

20/08/2025

🦴 Healthy Bones Action Week is here! 🦴

For six days, Australians unite to raise awareness about the importance of strong, healthy bones.

Looking after your bone health now means a stronger, more active future!

Want to learn how to keep your bones healthy? Get in touch with us today, our Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiology team are here to help!

20/08/2025

Great work by Physiotherapist Russell and the team from iNform Health and Fitness Solutions over the weekend! 🚵

Max, Nath, Scott, Dave and Russell (from .sa ) have been training for the Melrose EPIC Mountain Bike Trail this weekend!

Did you know a mountain bike trail must meet strict criteria to earn the ‘Epic’ label?

🚵‍♂️ Epic MTB Trail Criteria 🚵‍♀️

📏 Length: 20+ miles (32 km) of riding goodness

🛤 Singletrack: 80% or more twisty, flowing trail

💪 Challenge: Physically & technically demanding

🏞️ Backcountry Factor: have sense of being remote and fully immersed in nature

🌄 Scenery: Jaw-dropping views

🙋‍♂️ Nominated: Submitted by the MTB community

Stay tuned to see how they go! 🙌🏼

18/08/2025

Why Tradies Need Physios 🛠️💪

Tradies put their bodies through a lot — back, knee, and shoulder pain are common challenges that can really affect daily life. Here’s how physiotherapy can help:

✅ Prevent injuries with safer work techniques
✅ Treat pain early to avoid long-term problems
✅ Manage pain so you can stay productive and active
✅ Adapt work habits as you age to keep going strong

Looking after your body means a longer, healthier career on the tools. Need support? Our physios are here to help!

📞 Call us or book online to get started.

15/08/2025

Celebrating our team this August ✨

This month we’re recognising a few milestones within our team and taking a moment to say thank you to the people who help make our workplace what it is!

We began the month celebrating our Managing Director, Peter, who celebrated a special birthday! His leadership and vision continue to shape the way we work and the care we provide to our community. We are very grateful for all that he does for the Move for Better Health community and beyond!

We are also celebrating a few of our admin team members this month! From our Bayside team, Emilia is celebratrating her birthday! Thank you for all you do and we hope you’ve had a chance to celebrate! Two other members of admin are celebrating 5 years as part of the team this month also! Chloe, who you might have seen more regularly at our Magill clinic recently as well as Anne-Marie from Bayside are celebrating their work anniversaries towards the end of the month! Their support behind the scenes helps keep everything running smoothly for our clients and practitioners every day, we are so glad they continue to be part of our amazing team!

13/08/2025

👣 Heel pain in kids? It could be Sever’s Disease.

If your child is active in sports and has started complaining about heel pain, especially after running or jumping — it might not just be growing pains.

Sever’s Disease is a common cause of heel pain in children and teens, especially during growth spurts. It’s linked to inflammation where the Achilles tendon attaches to the heel, and while it’s not serious, it can be painful and impact participation in sport and activity.

Our Podiatrists at AC Podiatry (based within Move for Better Health Magill and Malvern) can assess, diagnose and help manage this condition with tailored advice, treatment and support so your child can keep moving comfortably.

📍 Book an appointment or learn more here: acpodiatry.com.au/service/severs-disease

11/08/2025

Our team recently came together for a multidisciplinary professional development session, focused on building our knowledge and skills to better support our clients.

💪 Our Exercise Physiologists explored functional strength training through the lens of Anatomy Trains Prism, followed by a small group challenge that looked at how the body’s functional lines can guide more targeted and effective exercise prescription.

🩹 Our Physiotherapists and Psychologists joined for a session with Tyson and Kate from OPC Health, learning about products commonly used to support people with EDS, POTS, hand and wrist pain, and circulation issues including braces and compression garments.

💻 In the second half of the session, our physios focused on ways to make the most of technology in practice! This included a discussion on how AI can support clinical decision-making, and how to use platforms like Physitrack and our internal systems more efficiently.

🧠 Our Psychology team also had time together for team planning, discussion and sharing ideas to strengthen the way they work with clients and each other.

We regularly invest time in learning together so we can continue to provide the best care possible

08/08/2025

💙 Anxiety Disorders Week 💙

This week, we come together to raise awareness and support for those living with OCD and anxiety disorders. If you or someone you love is struggling, remember you’re not alone — support is available.
At Move for Better Health, we work closely with NLC Psychology to provide compassionate care tailored to help you manage anxiety and improve your wellbeing.

If anxiety is impacting your life, reach out and take that first step towards support.

06/08/2025

Welcome to the Team, Jonathan Schubert! 🌟

We're thrilled to introduce Jonathan Schubert, a dual-titled APA Musculoskeletal & Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist with nearly 20 years of experience. Jonathan brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to our team, with a deep understanding of complex conditions like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).

Jonathan is passionate about supporting people managing chronic health challenges, helping them improve their quality of life through personalised care and expert guidance as well as working with athletes, including marathon and ultra-marathon runners, strength trainers, and cyclists in helping them achieve their performance goals!

If you’re near our Malvern clinic, Jonathan is ready to work with you on your journey to better health.

Feel free to book a session or get in touch to find out more.

Welcome aboard, Jonathan – we’re lucky to have you!

04/08/2025

🚵‍♂️ Ever wondered how data can help shape your fitness journey?

In this blog, Scott from iNform Health & Fitness Solutions shares how using tools like a Fitness Forecaster helped him prepare for a multi-day mountain biking adventure – and how it can do the same for anyone wanting to build endurance, manage fatigue, and train smarter.

It’s a great read for anyone working toward a big goal or just wanting more insight into how their body is responding to training.

👏 Thanks to Scott and the iNform team for showing us how smart training strategies can lead to stronger, more sustainable performance.

📖 Read the full blog here: https://informhealth.com/knowledgebase/fitness-forecaster-to-mountain-bike-trails

01/08/2025

Big thanks to the Parkside Hotel for hosting our recent physio and admin catch up! It was such a lovely setting for our close-knit team to spend some time together outside the clinic. We feel pretty lucky to enjoy what we do... and to genuinely enjoy each other's company too! 💙

30/07/2025

As the month comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to celebrate some of the wonderful people who make up our team at Move for Better Health.

A big congratulations to Catherine O’Brien, who is celebrating an incredible 10 years with our physiotherapy team! Catherine’s calm and thoughtful approach, clinical expertise and dedication to her clients have been a huge part of our team’s success and we’re so grateful for everything she’s contributed over the past decade.

We also had a few birthdays to celebrate this month.
Happy Birthday to Carla, a much-loved member of our support team, whose kindness, reliability and welcoming nature make a real difference to our clients and staff every day.
We also celebrated Dani from AC Podiatry! Her organisation, professionalism and positive energy help keep things running smoothly behind the scenes, and she’s such a valued part of our team.
Katina also marked a birthday this month! She brings a wealth of experience and genuine care to her physiotherapy work, always taking the time to support her clients and colleagues with compassion and skill.
Happy birthday also to Sarah, another key member of our support team, who’s always ready to lend a hand and bring a sense of calm and care to the clinic.

We’re so lucky to have such a capable and kind-hearted team, and we’re proud to celebrate these milestones together 💙