Lifecare Oak Park Physiotherapy & Pilates

07/09/2024

We’re sending a huge shoutout to our very own physio Christian Inglese and South Melbourne FC on their game today.
⚽ Good Luck in the NPL Victoria Grand Final, Christian Inglese! ⚽

GAME DAY!

South fans, it's Grand Final day! Today, we face Oakleigh Cannons at The Home of the Matildas, La Trobe, Bundoora.

A huge crowd is expected, and we'd love to see as many of you as possible supporting the boys!

Save time at the gate and pre-purchase tickets at ftbl.vc/NPL24Tickets

Kick off is at 6pm.

13/05/2024

Recognise,remove & refer. If in doubt, sit them out. Hear from our physio Phong about concussion and the role of physiotherapy to return to sport.

If you are looking for a concussion assessment and a safe graded return to sport contact us at 9300 2122 and book an initial consultation.

08/01/2024

You might have seen that Matilda’s star Sam Kerr ruptured her ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) at a training camp recently. Your ACL is a ligament in your knee that is a core stabiliser which works by limiting how far forward the femur can move compared to the tibia. Rupturing an ACL is a common, and often career-ending sports injury for professional and amateur athletes alike. It is usually a non-contact injury occurring during a sudden change of direction. In terms of treatment, most people opt for surgery to repair their ACL using a tendon graft from either their hamstring or patella tendon. However, some people have synthetic grafts or grafts from a donor.

Recently, more and more people are opting for a non-surgical route. Australian researchers, developed the ‘Cross Bracing Protocol’ to be used with certain types of tears. It is thought that bracing the knee at 90 degrees and progressively straightening it over 12 weeks may allow the ACL to repair itself. This is radically different from the primarily operative approach that we are all so used to. However, regardless of which intervention you choose, physiotherapy is what gets you back to doing what you love.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37316199/ #:~:text=Conclusion%3A%20After%20management%20of%20acute,needed%20to%20inform%20clinical%20practice.

25/10/2023

$35 physio consults, last 2 weeks -

26/01/2022

Bed rest? That's a big no no.
Modern research has shown that active movement and exercise leads to a faster recovery.

Find out more in this great article written by Eric Coleman from Lifecare Prahran.
https://www.lifecare.com.au/blog/what-is-low-back-pain/

Book an appointment with one of our qualified physiotherapist to assess, treat and manage your pains.

lifecare.com.au/clinic/lifecare-oak-park/
124 Snell Grove
Oak Park, Victoria 3046
Phone: 03 9300 2122
Email:oakparkphysio@lifecare.com.au

Authored by Eric Coleman at Lifecare Prahran Back pain is such a common condition that it is actually the leading cause of disability worldwide. People’s

19/01/2022

Time to hit snooze- The impacts of poor sleep

How many hours do I need to have enough sleep?
How can I fall asleep faster?

Ky Wynne wrote a fantastig blog on this very overlooked topic.

Book an appointment with one of our qualified physiotherapist to assess, treat and manage your pains.
lifecare.com.au/clinic/lifecare-oak-park/
124 Snell Grove
Oak Park, Victoria 3046
Phone: 03 9300 2122
Email:oakparkphysio@lifecare.com.au

https://www.lifecare.com.au/blog/time-to-hit-snooze-the-impacts-of-poor-sleep/

12/01/2022

The Truth about Osteoarthritis

A summarised but detailed blog regarding the truths of osteoarthritis written by physiotherapist Olivia Clarke.

If you have any concerns regarding osteoarthritis,
Book an appointment with one of our qualified physiotherapist to assess, treat and manage your symptoms

lifecare.com.au/clinic/lifecare-oak-park/
124 Snell Grove
Oak Park, Victoria 3046
Phone: 03 9300 2122
Email:oakparkphysio@lifecare.com.au

https://www.lifecare.com.au/blog/the-truth-about-osteoarthritis/

05/01/2022

5 Lunge variations to keep you active at home!
Benefits of lunging
◾ Improves lower body strength
◾ Improves balance
◾ Improves lower body flexibility

Consult your physiotherapist if you have any aches or pains before commencing these exercises

How do you do Lunge Variations correctly and safely? Watch on!

29/12/2021

Knee Pain

◾Are they painful when you are running?

◾Do you have pain climbing up and down stairs?

◾Do your knees hurt when you stand up after watching a movie?

If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, and are wondering why? Click on the link.

The very knowledgable Ghislene Goh, Physiotherapist at LifeCare Cockburn wrote a nice little regarding knee pain.

If you have any knee pain, it is critical to determine the cause and management plan that is individualised to your specific experience.

Book an appointment with one of our qualified physiotherapist to assess, treat and manage your pains.

lifecare.com.au/clinic/lifecare-oak-park/
124 Snell Grove
Oak Park, Victoria 3046
Phone: 03 9300 2122
Email:oakparkphysio@lifecare.com.au

https://www.lifecare.com.au/blog/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome-aka-runners-knee-what-is-it/

Runner’s knee (otherwise known as Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome) got its nickname for a good reason; it’s common amongst runners.

22/12/2021

Working from Home
Some love it. Some hate it. Each have their differences, pros and cons. But one thing may remain similar.
Prolonged sitting!

Prolonged sitting(or standing) may be affecting you one way or another.

It may contribute to your aches and pains.

"It is my job. I have to sit""
Yes, it is. But we might be able to find some strategies for you to mitigate the prolonged time in one position.

Click on the blog for some good and general tips to overcome long times at the desk.

Book an appointment with one of our qualified physiotherapist to assess, treat and manage your pains.
lifecare.com.au/clinic/lifecare-oak-park/
124 Snell Grove
Oak Park, Victoria 3046
Phone: 03 9300 2122
Email:oakparkphysio@lifecare.com.au

https://www.lifecare.com.au/resources/ergonomics-and-sitting-at-a-desk/