Joanna Tan Physiotherapy

06/05/2024

I will be reducing my hours over the coming months as I will be on leave. Limited appointments will be available after the 21st May. Please contact the Colonel light medical centre for further information- the clinic will have appointments available with alternative physiotherapists.

07/08/2022

Physiotherapists can help you get started with exercise to help you live a healthier life

26/12/2020

I am on leave until the 31st December. Clinic staff back on 29th. Merry Christmas to all my wonderful clients. Thanks for your support over this challenging year!

10/12/2020

Are you looking for a Christmas present that might help someone achieve their fitness goals? Do you wan to treat yourself to a gift that keeps on giving? As much as we would like to think we can motivate ourselves sometimes we need a little help. This research discusses the benefits of wearable technology - my tip is something simple, easy to use and wear - eg a watch. with a step counter. Set yourself an achievable goal. I set myself about 6500 steps per day -I am more likely to achieve this and then I feel more confident to take those extra few steps or take a quick walk after dinner to get to my goal.

Wearable technology encourages people to be more active (at least in the short term), which can lead to weight loss and other health benefits.

07/12/2020

Have you been told you have Knee Osteoarthritis ? Here is a great video from the University of Melbourne that will help you understand this condition and what you can do about it. Physiotherapists are trained to help patients manage their knee pain and develop a suitable exercise program to help to strengthen the muscles around the knee.

Dr Thorlene Egerton from the Centre for Health, Exercise & Sports Medicine at the University of Melbourne has produced a new info video about knee osteoarthr...

04/12/2020

It can hurt after exercise but understanding why can help you get over it faster and keep going. Read this explanation from Latrobe University

Ice baths, float tanks, foam rollers, compression garments - the post-exercise recovery market is booming. But the evidence for them doesn't always stack up.

24/11/2020

People ask this question often so I found this explanation

The scientific evidence supports the use of exercise rehabilitation, where you become an active participant in the treatment. Passive therapies like massage won't help in the long run.

19/11/2020

Due to SA Health directives our Physiotherapy clinic service will be closed until Wednesday 25th November. The medical services at Colonel Light medical remain open and any enquiries or appointments can be booked via the usual phone number. Hopefully we get back to usual services after this lockdown. If you have any questions about your exercise programs feel free to use the Physitrak program to contact me and I can review via email.

16/11/2020

Hi clients and friends. Its sad that we are back here experiencing community spread of covid19. Physio remains on essential service list but please don't come in if you have any covid19 symptoms or been to any of the locations listed on the sa health website

12/11/2020

This week I had some feedback from a doctor saying that patients don't want to see the physio because they will tell them to do exercises.

Well my response to this is yes as we now know exercise is a form of medicine beneficial to most medical and psychological conditions.

But....physios don't just tell you to do exercise they work with you to find exercises that help you live your life and work towards your goals to be able to have the strength, balance, endurance and confidence to face the challenges in your day to day life.

So don't be put off by the thought of exercise. We are here to help !

04/11/2020

Recommendations made to the royal commission on allied health go a long way to supporting physiotherapy in aged care and improving the quality of life of residents, an allied health peak body has told Australian Ageing Agenda.

18/10/2020

How to keep strong and reduce injuries. Physios give their top tips in the Guardian.

Regular strength training can help prevent injury – and you don’t have to leave your house to do it. Four physios share their go-to moves