Survivor Physiology

10/04/2026

Vertigo - Half-Somersault or Foster Manoeuvre

It is important to know what side ur vertigo is on

1. Kneel on the floor or in the middle of a large bed. Tip your head straight upward quickly until you are looking straight up at the ceiling. This may cause dizziness briefly.

2. Next place your head on the floor upside down, as if you are about to do a somersault. Tuck the chin so that your head touches the floor near the back of the head rather than near the forehead.

This position may cause a burst of vertigo. Without moving, wait until any vertigo ends. The vertigo means the particles are moving in the proper direction. Tapping firmly on the skull with your fingertips just behind the right ear can help move the particles along.

3. Slowly turn your head to face your right elbow. Try to center the right elbow in your field of view. You will keep your head turned to the right through the rest of the maneuver. Again, wait for any
vertigo to end before moving to the next step.

4. Keeping your head turned to the right and viewing your right elbow, QUICKLY raise your head to
shoulder level. Your head should be positioned at about a 45o angle to the floor throughout this move. Vertigo is normal during this part of the procedure. Wait for the vertigo to end or count to 15 before continuing.

5. Raise your head to the upright position QUICKLY, keeping it about halfway turned toward the right shoulder. Some additional vertigo may occur. After the vertigo subsides, slowly sit upright.

Rest for 15 minutes. After the rest, quickly tip your head up and down. If no dizziness occurs, do not repeat the maneuver. If you still feel some dizziness when making that movement, repeat the maneuver. You may also repeat the maneuver if you have another vertigo spell in the future.

09/04/2026

Vertigo - Brandt-Daroff exercises

It is important to know what side ur vertigo is on

The Brandt-Daroff exercise are used to treat BPPV. These exercises are sometimes used to treat labyrinthitis or vestibular neuritis.

1. Start in an upright, seated position.

2. Move into the lying position on one side with your nose pointed up at about a 45-degree angle.

3. Remain in this position for about 30 seconds (or until the vertigo subsides, whichever is longer). ...

4. Repeat on the other side.

08/04/2026

Vertigo - Semont manoeuvre

It is important to know what side ur vertigo is on

The Semont maneuver, like the Epley maneuver, aims to cure benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Repeated treatments may be required and doctors often teach their patients the techniques if they get recurrent episodes. These maneuvers are designed to reposition otoliths in the posterior semicircular canals.

1. You are seated, turn your head so that it is halfway between looking straight ahead and looking away from the side that causes the worst vertigo.

2. Then lower yourself quickly to the side that causes the worst vertigo. When your head is on the table, you are looking up at the ceiling.

3. Hold you in this position for 30 seconds.

4. Quickly moves you to the other side of the table without stopping in the upright position. When your head is on the table, you are now looking down at the table.

5. Hold in this position for 30 seconds.

6. then h sit back up.

07/04/2026

Vertigo - Epley manoeuvre ..

It is important to know what side u have vertigo on.

The Epley manoeuvre or repositioning maneuver is a manoeuvre used by medical professionals to treat one common cause of vertigo, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo of the posterior or anterior canals of the ear

To perform the Epley maneuver on yourself, follow the steps below. These directions are written for a problem on the left side. If you have a problem with the right side, follow the same steps, but turn your head in the opposite direction.

Step 1: Start sitting up on a bed, with your legs flat on the bed in front of you. Turn your head 45 degrees to the left.

Step 2: Lie down, keeping your head turned to the left. Wait 30 seconds.

Step 3: Turn your head to the right 90 degrees, until it’s facing 45 degrees to your right side. Wait 30 seconds.

Step 4: Roll over onto your right side before sitting up.

06/04/2026

VERTIGO
Over the next week we are going to go over what, why and how to fix vertigo........below is a break down “WHAT”the 4 main vertigo types we will cover. Then we will go into exercises that will fix it.

1. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
(BPPV)

Is believed to be caused by calcium debris within the inner ear. Typically, a person with BPPV will describe a brief spinning sensation when moving their head in certain ways (e.g., tilting the head back to look up at the sky). Nausea may also be present, but rarely vomiting

2. Vestibular Labyrinthitis

also called vestibular neuronitis, is a viral or postviral inflammatory condition that affects the eighth cranial nerve—a.k.a. your vestibulocochlear nerve, which transmits sound and balance information from your ear to your brain.

This condition causes sudden, severe vertigo along with nausea, vomiting, and unstable walking

3. Ménière’s Disease

results from abnormal fluid buildup in the inner ear. It's associated with episodes of severe vertigo that last for minutes to hours, in addition to one-sided tinnitus, hearing loss, and ear fullness. Nausea, vomiting, and imbalance also commonly occur during the vertigo episodes

4. Otitis Media

(infection of the middle ear) may cause nonspecific dizziness in addition to ear pain and decreased hearing.

Rare Conditions

There are a few rare peripheral nervous system conditions that may cause vertigo as well

02/04/2026

Happy Easter 🐣 Everyone
We wish you all a safe and happy one ☝️ enjoy this time off to celebrate, relax and eat some carrots 🥕 lol.

12/02/2026

Getting it done

Netball specific drills- Strength and conditioning

07/01/2026

24/12/2025

🎄 12 Days of Clientmass – Day 12 🎄

Day eleven is all about Jayden 💙🏉

Jayden has had a huge year in rugby, combining elite-level performance with disciplined rehab and performance-based training. Currently playing Premier / First Grade with North Eagles (GPS), Jayden has her sights firmly set on being picked up by the QLD Reds — and she’s putting in the work to match that goal.

🏆 2025 achievements include:
• MRU Player of the Year
• MRU Best and Fairest
• MRU Most Tries
• Player of the Match at State Championships
• Selected in the QLD Country Nationals Team – ORCHIDS 🌺
• Playing position: No. 8

Her physical conditioning this year has been outstanding:
💪 Bronco Test: 5 min 5 sec (improved from 6 min 57 sec)
⚖️ Over 20kg bodyweight reduction, supporting speed, power, and on-field performance

Jayden’s training has focused on both performance and rehabilitation, allowing her to stay strong, powerful, and resilient while competing at a high level.

We’re proud to support Jayden here at Survivor Physiology, and we’re sooo excited to see what Jayden achieves over the new year!

So proud of you, Jayden 👏💙

🏉✨

24/12/2025

🎄 12 Days of Clientmass – Day 10 🎄

Day ten is all about Jemellah 💪

Jemellah has been training with Survivor Physiology for two years, and her journey is a true example of commitment and consistency. She doesn’t always feel like training — but she still shows up, and that says everything 👏

Through ongoing support, structured exercise, and individualised care, Jemellah continues to work on her health conditions and overall wellbeing. Being part of the NDIS, her sessions are about more than just exercise — they’re about confidence, independence, routine, and long-term health.

We absolutely love supporting Jemellah, along with all of our NDIS participants, and helping them navigate both their physical health and the supports that come with it 💙

Proud of you, Jemellah — showing up matters, and you do it every time 💪✨

23/12/2025

🎄 12 Days of Clientmass – Day 9 🎄

Day nine features Gabby 💙

Gabby has had an outstanding year in netball, showing leadership, performance, and commitment well beyond her age.

🏆 2025 achievements include:
• Bowen Club Person of the Year
• Bowen Under 15 Rep Captain
• Competed at the Under 15 QLD State Netball Titles
• Selected in the Under 15 NQ Netball Team
• Development Coach, giving back to the sport

Gabby first came to us with a clear focus on netball performance, following rehabilitation of a lower limb injury. Once rehab was completed, she transitioned into structured strength training — and her progress has been exceptional.

💪 Current strength milestones:
• 100kg squat
• 55kg bench press
• 110kg deadlift

Her discipline, work ethic, and drive to improve are exactly what high-performing youth athletes need to succeed.

We’re proud to support Gabby’s development here at Survivor Physiology in Bowen and the Whitsundays, and we’re excited to see how far she continues to go in the new year! 🎉

Huge effort, Gabby 👏💙

💪✨

22/12/2025

🎄 12 Days of Client Wins – Day 8 🎄

Day eight is all about Kenley 💪

Kenley came to Survivor Physiology following a previous hip replacement, after completing her initial rehabilitation. Her goal was to build more strength — and she’s done exactly that. She’s now progressed to working on full-body strength, confidence, and overall capacity.

Kenley brings great energy to every session — always up for a laugh and genuinely enjoying her training, which makes the hard work even better 👏😄

Her consistency and positive attitude have played a huge role in how far she’s come, and it’s been awesome to support her journey.

We’re excited to keep building on this strong foundation and see what more Kenley can achieve 💙

Keep smiling and lifting, Kenley 💪✨