NEUTRAL BAY PHYSIOTHERAPY

13/09/2017

06/09/2017

Shelley Ivory and Sarah Walker (from the Sylvania clinic) with the lovely and inspirational Susannah Haarmann, after attending her course on rehabilitation for the Breast Cancer Patient.

21/08/2017

We are excited to advise that Shelley Ivory, our Practice Principal, will be returning as of the 4th September 2017 from maternity leave! We missed you!
Book online or call 02 9953 2903

As a sports person herself Shelley has a great understanding of the biomechanics of movement and has enjoyed working with a variety of teams including NSW U23 Softball, NSW Indoor Netball, North Shore AFL and Gordon Rugby. She has a particular clinical interest in the treatment of lumbo-pelv

14/08/2017

A great explanation about how osteoporosis occurs and its associated fracture risks...

http://theconversation.com/both-men-and-women-need-strong-bones-but-their-skeletons-grow-differently-across-ages-75915

Fracture risk is higher in older women than men, but in adolescence the reverse is true. These differences mean our approach to managing bone health for men and women changes across the ages.

14/08/2017

A new study has found that regular walking or cycling may decrease your risk of being hospitalised with sciatica by up to a third. Great findings considering that we know smoking and obesity increase our risk by up to 33%. Just more encouragement to get moving but nice to know that gentle exercise can make such a difference.

Ref: Walking and Biking May Lower Risk of Being Hospitalized With Sciatica - Medscape - Aug 04, 2017.

31/07/2017

As we are discovering more and more about the negative impact of concussion, it is vital we do what we can to prevent any ongoing or long term symptoms. The team at North Sydney Sports Medicine Centre have decided to help do something about this. A great initiative for anyone playing impact sport!

Storm’s Billy Slater suffers concussion last weekend (21 July 2017) – he gets the best of treatment and won’t be cleared to play unless all symptoms have resolved and concussion tests are clear.

28/07/2017

16/07/2017

Even though its cold outside don't forget the benefits of swimming...A new study has found amazing benefits and
reinforced our knowledge of how good for our health jumping in the pool or ocean is! Check the link for more information...

http://blogs.bmj.com/bjsm/2017/06/23/major-new-study-health-benefits-swimming-released/

SWIM ENGLAND MEDIA RELEASE Swimming is uniquely placed to support people throughout their entire life. Swimming lowers the risk of early death by 28 per cent. Swimming lessons help children to develop skills quicker. Swimming and aquatic activity is a safe, cost effective and viable option for heal...

10/07/2017

We are very excited to welcome back Ally Van Schalkwyk from maternity leave! Ally is one of our Women's/Men's Health specialists and has been very much missed by the team and her clients :)

http://www.neutralbayphysio.com.au/therapist-team/2016/10/19/ally-van-schalkwyk

Following on from her undergraduate degree in Exercise and Sports Science, Ally graduated from a Master of Physiotherapy and a Master of Exercise and Sport Science from the University of Sydney.

26/06/2017

Great advice for an overactive bladder...

https://thecarousel.com/wellness/suffer-from-an-overactive-bladder-heres-what-to-do/

Overactive Bladder affects 1 on 9 people and its symptoms may be controlled with more info and a correct diagnosis and management. Find out more.

25/04/2017

Lest we forget

08/03/2017

Happy International Women's Day!!