Our aim at Move Better For Life is to improve your physical well-being & reduce pain from injury or
12/02/2023
The holiday season is behind us and many of us are back at work after a well-earned break. People spend a considerable amount of their time engaged with work and so now is a great time to reflect on our health and the wellbeing work offers. Regardless of where you are, working in a healthy environment contributes to your wellbeing.
Hello everyone. In this edition, we take an in-depth look at physiotherapy and how it can help you. We also explore physiotherapy for pain and injury, sports rehabilitation and dry needling. Plus, we take a look at golf and the importance of golf-specific training programs that focus on injury prevention and improved performance. Deb.
Have you just started playing summer sports? You may find you need to add ankle strapping into your pre-game preparation. It is especially helpful for those who have a history of sprained ankles and ankle instability.
Strapping an ankle with rigid tape can add extra support and stability and help prevent ankle injuries occurring to you or your teammates, keeping everyone strong and ready to play a full season of sport. Read our blog for tips and follow our video for a quick tutorial. https://movebetterforlife.physio/2022/11/20/ankle-strapping-for-summer-sports/
30/10/2022
Playing golf requires long durations of low-intensity activity with short bursts of high-intensity movements. Golf has been described as technically demanding, requiring high precision and is one of the most complex sports to exist.
So, you are taking the plunge and will be undergoing a total knee replacement (also known as a total knee arthroplasty) or perhaps it will be something you need to consider in the future.
This is Shenae from our Tamworth practice. Shenae provides high-quality, holistic care for her local community. She has a particular interest in musculoskeletal and sports injuries. She has worked as a sports trainer at the Port Macquarie State Touch Football Cup.
This September, Shenae will be travelling to Perth with the UNE team for the UniSport Nationals. She will be providing physiotherapy support for nearly 80 students from UNE who will be competing in netball, hockey, rugby 7’s basketball and volleyball.
Hello everyone. In this edition, we take a look at the role of exercise in managing Diabetes. Plus, we shine a spotlight on Shenae, a physiotherapist from our Tamworth practice, and her planned travels to Perth in September with the UNE team for the UniSport Nationals. Know someone looking for a great career opportunity? We are currently on the lookout for a qualified physiotherapist. Deb
Shenae Andrews, a Move Better for Life Physiotherapist, is visiting a large manufacturing industry this Tradies Month to provide some physiotherapy to tradies on-site.
Did you know, overexertion and falls are at the top of the list when it comes to workplace-related injuries involving tradies? Tradies National Health Month this month is a reminder to keep an eye on your health, both body and mind. Physiotherapy is a great tool to have in your health toolkit to address and prevent injury! You can find out more about tradies health at: https://choose.physio/tradieshealth
Washing dishes, loading the dishwasher, feeding the dog and putting on your shoes– what do they have in common?
Answer: They are all functional activities that involve repetitive bending and often include twisting movements. The upside is that the dog is happy, your feet are protected, and the kitchen is clean. The downside is that repetitive bending predisposes you to lower back injuries.
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Move Better for Life is a private physiotherapy practice with a proven 20 year history of providing expert treatment of muscle and joint pain and stiffness, and injury management.
We treat your pain and dysfunction with a comprehensive range of best practice physiotherapy treatments. We partner with you through the treatment process and focus on developing self-management techniques that reflect your lifestyle, so you can move better for life.
Move Better For Life embraces continuing professional development to ensure the skills of our physiotherapists . And we integrate the latest research evidence into our day to day clinical practice so we can develop the best possible treatment outcomes for you.
Our philosophy is to treat the whole individual to maintain the optimum physical health of our clients. We pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive service that will address your immediate health concerns, as well as integrate your long term health and wellness goals into your treatment program.
Do I need to see a physio? You should see a physiotherapist when pain, stiffness, or restricted movement or function, is stopping you from doing the things you want or need to in your day to day life whether at work or at home.
At Move Better For Life we don’t just treat the symptoms we address the cause of your pain or dysfunction. So don’t let pain or restricted function stop you from enjoying your life to the full, contact Move Better For Life today.
