FormFocus Osteopathy and Massage

08/03/2022

What is Neuromotor Exercise?

Neuromotor exercise, sometimes referred to as functional exercise, can be divided into 5 main skill groups, including balance, coordination, gait, agility and proprioception activities. To improve each of these skills, the body and its nervous system need to be challenged in different ways. Exercises such as tai chi and yoga include movements that help develop neuromotor skills and there are more specific exercises that are designed to challenge one or more of the skill groups above to improve the way that the body can correct itself during movement. Training to improve nervous system function helps to:

⛹️‍Improve Sports Performance
💥Reduce the Risk of Exercise-related Injury in Sport
🏄Improve Balance and Coordination
🏃Improve Gait and Agility
⬇️Reduce the Risk of Falls

To get the benefits above its a good idea to incorporate 2-3 sessions of at least 20mins of these exercises each week 👍

FormFocus provides osteopathy and remedial massage treatments locally in Pimpama. As the primary pra

04/03/2022

The BENEFITS of STRETCHING regularly include:

🧘Increased Flexibility and Improved Mobility
🤸Improved Coordination and Balance
❗️Reduced Risk of Exercise-related Injury
🏋️Improved Recovery between Sessions of other Exercise
⬇️Reduced Blood Sugar Levels (by stretching 20-40 minutes after a meal)

Flexibility exercise includes activities that specifically induce stretch in muscles and tendons. There are three main types of flexibility: active, passive and dynamic, and seven different types of stretching that help to improve one or more of these aspects of flexibility. A routine of frequent stretching should be performed throughout the week with the right combination of resistance exercise to be most beneficial and the ACSM recommends getting into the habit of incorporating at least 2-3 sessions of 20 minutes weekly to help maintain good health.

If you aren’t sure what stretches are right for you or if you are managing an injury and you want some guidance finding the right stretches, exercises and management advice, then it’s always a good idea to reach out to your local allied health professional for support!

FormFocus provides osteopathy and remedial massage treatments locally in Pimpama. As the primary pra

28/02/2022

What is Resistance Training? What benefits can it provide?

Resistance exercise is also known as strength or weight training and includes any exercise that requires skeletal muscles to contract, usually in an effort to push, pull or otherwise interact with an external force. During the effort to contract and produce enough force to oppose and overcome the external force, our muscle fibres can accumulate microscopic damage which triggers our body to break down the damaged cells and replace them with stronger ones that will be better adapted to handle the load in the future. This is how our muscles grow and build endurance.

Resistance training doesn't only increase muscle mass; it has also proven to:

🔁 Help Elevate Metabolic Rate and Aid Weight Management
♥️ Lower Blood Pressure
🧠 Improve Mental Health
💪 Increase Bone Density and Prevent Falls

There are a variety of resistance exercises that use resistance bands, free-weights, weight machines and/or body weight that we can use to train all our major muscle groups. We should aim to incorporate 2-3 sessions of 40-60 minutes into our weekly exercise routine so that we can experience the benefits!

23/02/2022

Some of us love it, some of us hate it but cardiovascular exercise is something that we should all aim to include in our weekly exercise routine. Cardio fitness is important to develop and maintain because it can help improve both physical and mental health.

Regular Cardio Can Help:

♥️Improve Heart Health and Prevent Heart Disease
🧠Improve Brain Health and Prevent Cognitive Decline
💭Improve Mental Health and Reduce Stress and Anxiety
🦠Improve Immune Function and Reduce Chronic Illness Risk
🔁Increase Metabolic Rate and Improve Weight Management

Of course it is always important to consider whether High, Low or No Impact cardio is right for your body in particular and to gradually build up the intensity of any exercise over time.

22/02/2022

How much exercise should we aim for each week?

We all know that regular physical activity is one of the most important factors that contribute to good health. Studies have shown that structured physical exercise can decrease the risk of developing coronary artery disease, stroke, obesity, type 2 diabetes, dementia and many other chronic illnesses. Regular exercise can also help manage and prevent ongoing aches and pains that result from underuse. So how much should we aim to complete each week?

🏃3-5 sessions of Cardiovascular Exercise
of at least 150 minutes total

🏋2-3 sessions of Resistance Exercise
or at least 180 minutes total

🧘2-3 sessions of Flexibility Exercise
or at least 60 minutes total

🤸2-3 sessions of Neuromotor Exercise
or at least 60 minutes total

Follow the link below to learn more:
https://www.formfocushealth.com.au/weekly-movement-for-health

07/02/2022

Do you have a Private Health Fund and Extras cover? If YES, you can swipe your health fund card or use the electronic tap on your phone with our HICAPS MACHINE and your fund will pay the portion they cover under your policy on the spot! This way you only have to pay the gap in clinic.

If you want to know if you are covered for Osteopathy and/or Remedial Massage services under your health fund policy, you can contact your private health directly to check your level of coverage before your appointment. You can BOOK AN APPOINTMENT online at www.formfocushealth.com.au or CALL on 0493 257 603

FormFocus provides osteopathy and remedial massage treatments locally in Pimpama. As the primary pra

04/02/2022

Located close to Gainsborough Greens Golf Course, we're easy to find and highly accessible. If you're in need of an osteopathic treatment or a remedial massage you can BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT online at www.formfocushealth.com.au or
CALL on 0493 257 603

FormFocus provides osteopathy and remedial massage treatments locally in Pimpama. As the primary pra

01/02/2022

As an osteopath Courtney helps people manage both Acute and Chronic musculoskeletal conditions, pain and symptoms. She does so by assessing and treating the neuromusculoskeletal system and other connective tissues which support the body and control its movement. A treatment with Courtney may include manual therapy techniques such as massage, stretching, activation, mobilisation and/or manipulation depending on your presentation, combined with any necessary clinical exercises and advice related to lifestyle, diet and stress management that can help support your treatment. For an appointment with Courtney you can BOOK ONLINE through the website at www.formfocushealth.com.au or CALL US on 0493 257 603

FormFocus provides osteopathy and remedial massage treatments locally in Pimpama. As the primary pra

31/01/2022

FormFocus has officially opened its doors in 2022! We provide osteopathy and massage treatments locally in Pimpama and are so excited to get to know more of the community! If you want to find out more about our services you can VISIT THE WEBSITE at www.formfocushealth.com.au or CALL US on 0493 257 603

FormFocus provides osteopathy and remedial massage treatments locally in Pimpama. As the primary pra