The Junction Village Physiotherapy

28/01/2025

4 million Australians are living with chronic pain.

Back pain affects 1 in 6 people on average and costs the nation $3.4 billion annually in treatment and pain management.

Recent research from the University of Sydney suggests that a healthy lifestyle can reduce disability, improving the quality of life among those suffering from chronic back pain.

Associate Professor Christopher Williams MACP reveals that chronic lower back pain is often linked to lifestyle factors like poor diet, lack of physical activity, and smoking.

“Resolving back pain needs to focus on more than the back. Our bodies are not like machines, we are more like ecosystems where lots of factors interact and determine how we work and feel. Back pain is no different. So, when someone has back pain that doesn’t get better, they should expect to get comprehensive care about a range of health factors, not just a focus on what’s happening in their spine. We should shout this message from rooftops.”

Read on to learn more: https://bit.ly/3PJhmAp.

02/10/2024

08/08/2024

Always good information to know!

National Stroke Week reminds everyone the key signs and symptoms of a stroke – so we are ready to save a life by simply knowing and recognising the F.A.S.T (Face, Arms, Speech and Time) signs of a stroke.

• Face Check their face. Has their mouth drooped?
• Arms Can they lift both arms?
• Speech Is their speech slurred? Do they understand you?
• Time Is critical. If you see any of these signs call 000 straight away.

How can nutrition help? 🥦🍊🍓🥕
A health balanced diet helps reduce the risk of a stroke by supporting a healthy heart, brain and body. For more info on what to eat to support your health – visit our website & check out our new blog:
‘Nutrition and Stroke: How a healthy diet can help prevent stroke.’
https://nutritionnsw.org.au/blog/nutrition-and-stroke-how-a-healthy-diet-can-help-prevent-stroke/

‘At Nutrition NSW we are here to help. Contact us today for your one-on-one consultation with an Accredited Practicing Dietician to learn about ways to reduce your stroke risk. Or how to keep healthy after suffering a stroke.’ Cr Barbara Ward, Nutrition NSW President.

11/07/2024

Congratulations to our Senior Physiotherapist, Jane, who coached the Newcastle Netball 13s team to the runner's up position in their division at Junior State Titles last weekend. Physiotherapist and Netball coach! If you have any niggling netball injuries, Jane may be the perfect physiotherapist to get you back on court!

18/06/2024

You've might have noticed it has been raining a lot recently! The weather impacts our local athletes in more ways than one. They are unable to train and play as consistently as normal, which leads to their reaction times, balance and game fitness being affected. Add to this returning to slippery surfaces the chance of injury is increased.
Lateral ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries in change of direction sports. 70% of those who experience an ankle sprain will sprain again. A good rehab program is essential to reduce your risk of re-spraining.
If you are returning to any sporting environment which involves change of direction such as netball, basketball or tennis, it is essential that you are assessed and advised by a physiotherapist on appropriate exercise and a successful return to sport process. Don't underestimate the impact of a "simple ankle sprain" to your ability to play competitively

At The Junction Village Physiotherapy, Fabiola, Sarah and Jane are all able to help you return to your sport with success.

02/04/2024

Today marks the start of April Falls Month, and falls continue to be no laughing matter for our elderly and their loves ones. Falls are the country’s leading cause of injury hospitalisation and death, with hospital-related falls occurring more frequently in older people (AIHW, 2023). One in three people over 65 living at home experience a fall per annum. In 2021-2022, there were 233,000 hospitalisations following a fall, and in 2020-2021, sadly 5,800 deaths were caused by a fall (AIHW, 2023).

Physiotherapy has a critical role in improving function and mobility and preventing falls in aged care residents. There is an urgent need for investment in a falls-related fractures and hospitalisations prevention program through physiotherapy-led care in the community. Evidence suggests that 55 per cent of falls can be reduced, with a projected cost saving of $120 million per year if physiotherapy-led falls prevention programs are implemented among residential aged care facility participants.

Visit australian.physio/pre-budget to learn what urgent change we’re seeking from the government to prevent devastating falls occurring to our elderly population.

NSW Fall Prevention & Healthy Ageing Network
COTA Australia - for older Australians

07/03/2024

Happy International Women’s Day!

We are so lucky to have our studio and clinic full with beautiful, strong and inspiring women.