Atlas Sports & Dance Physiotherapy

16/08/2022

Just one of the ways Atlas is active is the Canberra Dance scene

We love Roz and her amazing team at Atlas Sports & Dance Physiotherapy! Thank you for the years of support and the great care you have provided our dancers.

Check out Party Artist Patricia Hayes Cavanagh working with Roz in a recent Canberra CityNews article.

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10/07/2021

Do you or your child dance?
Has 2020/2021 lead to a bit of a loss of dance enthusiasm?
Read on....

22/10/2020

We are super proud of the work of - The Australian Dance Party!
Let the groove continue...

17/09/2019

Ever wondered what foam-rolling actual does?

31/03/2019

Thanks to my co-presenters this weekend -
Craig, Lari, Renee and Juliana who helped make the inaugural “Movement is Medicine’ a terrific success
Here’s Craig getting us oriented to
‘Change readiness’

18/02/2019

MOVEMENT IS MEDICINE 2019
Bringing together 5 of Australia’s leading minds on all things exercise, SOULution (Atlas Sports and Dance Physiotherapy's sister-business) is excited to be hosting Canberra’s inaugural ‘Movement is Medicine’ seminar.
A day full of scientifically fuelled presentations, wellness recommendations and practical suggestions.

The Movement is Medicine brains trust has innumerable years of supporting some of the world’s best athletes and movement artists. As leaders in their fields they have professionally attended multiple Summer and Winter Olympics, many and various sporting World Championships, worked within the Australian Institute of Sport, and researched and published peer reviewed scientific papers.

PRESENTERS:

Craig Appaneal - Organisational Psychologist.
‘Optimising your support network for health/movement goals’
(cases from elite sport)

Dr. Renee Appaneal - Sports Psychologist.
‘Value-driven goals, stress coping, beyond physical recovery - holistic approach to recovery’ (sleep science; mental, emotional and social aspects)

Juliana Lisboa - Clinical and Sports Dietician.
‘Core nutritional strategies to support and prevent injuries.
(current research and popular trends)

Roz Penfold - Specialist Sports Physiotherapist.
‘Exercise – how much is enough / how much is too much.
(sub-text – How to prevent the tides of time)

Dr Larissa Trease - Sports and Exercise Medicine Physician.
‘The positive relationship of exercise to longevity’
(reducing your risk of chronic disease)

Date: Saturday March 30th
Morning: 10:30am-1:30pm
Lunch: catered 1:30-2:30pm
Afternoon: 2:30-4:30pm
Drinks: catered 4:30pm
Panel discussion and questions: 4:45-5:30pm

Venue: SOULution Lakeside
Address: 5 Soundy Close Belconnen
Investment: $289/$210 concession (with valid concession)

0262485505 or admin@atlasphysio.com.au to enquire or book
OR
Book via link below

https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=620157&stype=-8&sVT=20&sView=day&sLoc=0

20/12/2018

Our team at Atlas Sports & Dance Physiotherapy would like to wish all our valued clients a happy festive season.
We would like to say thank you all for supporting us as a local business and helping us to continue to do what we love doing.
We are here to assist you over the festive period, should you require our services please give the clinic a call on (02) 6248 5505.
Atlas Sports & Dance Physiotherapy will be closed from Friday 21st December 2018 and reopen on Wednesday January 3 2019. Outside of these standard operating hours, if there are any emergencies, feel free to message 0418 660 633 for advice.

01/11/2018

Should I stretch more?

Flexibility remains an integral part of one’s physical fitness. The most common method of improving flexibility is stretching. However, what are you actually gaining when you are stretching? If you are stretching with the aim of reducing your risk of injury when playing sport, the answer to this question is likely to be a ‘no’ in this instance. The evidence on stretching as a form of injury prevention is very weak, with a small case to be made for post-workout stretch as a method of potentially reducing the severity of post-workout soreness. A number of studies have shown that static stretching immediately prior to competition e.g. a sprint race, has resulted in reduced sprint times.
If you are presenting with complaints that are due to sitting too long e.g. sore neck and shoulders or back, then it is worth stretching more, not necessary to improve the flexibility of the muscle, but to change the distribution of tension within the muscle. Many muscles are sore not due to their lack of flexibility, but due to them being overworked, and often compensating for dysfunctional structures and weak muscles in other areas of the body. Our body is designed to keep moving. Position it in one spot for too long and you will overload tissues in ways they are not designed for. So if you feel you belong in this second group, then the answer to the question is likely to be a ‘yes’.

Have you ever asked yourself if you are flexible enough?

Stretching can sometimes feels great and the extra mobility you feel after performing a stretching class is excellent. However have you ever stopped to think why those muscles became tight in the first place? As it turns out, some muscles in the body are tight due to certain postures people adapt, but some are tight to compensate for dysfunctional and weak muscles elsewhere in the body. For example, tight hip flexors can be due to prolonged sitting which is a posture involved in a large number of desk jobs. However this can also be due to weak core stabilising muscles, weak glute muscles which can return in an anterior pelvic tilt posture, also resulting in tight hip flexors.

Static stretching for Injury Prevention - the research

Up until today, there has been over 360 research papers showing inconclusive evidence that stretching before or after exercise results in a reduction of injury rates. There is stronger evidence that warming up and dynamic stretching, as per my last blog to suggest that dynamic stretching is worth doing.
Static stretching should not be done within an hour prior to an event, as it has been shown to inhibit athletic performances.

What types of stretches should I do?
The stretches you do should be specific to the range of motion demands of the activity you’re able to undertake. A person working at a desk may need to do neck and shoulder stretches due to spending a large proportion of their day hunched over their keyboards, a sprinter may need to perform quadriceps stretches to help reduce stiffness after a sprint session, a ballet dancer may need to perform calf stretches as they spend a lot of time on their toes during certain routines.
If you are unsure what types of stretches you should be doing, please do not hesitate to contact us on admin@atlasphysio.com.au and we are more than happy to assist you. If you know your body parts you need to stretch and are looking to improve it to the next level, you could also come to one of our Yoga classes at SOULution Yoga. There are various classes targeting different types and levels of stretching that will help improve your flexibility.

10/10/2018

Are you a runner or someone who likes to get outside and walk? The gait is the continuous repetitive pattern of walking or running. We offer running and gait assessment where our physiotherapists can provide you with information to ensure you are biomechanically sound and as a result more efficient with a reduced risk of injury.
If you are interested in taking up running, have sustained a running-related injury or are interested in avoiding an injury, Atlas Physios can help. As a marathon runner himself, Thien Vuong is our running guy! 🏃‍♂️ Make an appointment today 🙌

03/10/2018

Warming up - should I do it, and how long for?

When you are pressed for time, it is very easy to skip a warm-up prior to performing an exercise, whether it be dancing, running, cycling or going to the gym. A good warm-up is essential to getting the best performance out of yourself, especially when the temperature is cold.

As our bodies, age we are more susceptible to injuries. We require longer to prepare our bodies and require longer recovery times between sessions of exercise. Throughout this article we will outline the principles of warming up. These steps are transferable across all sports and can help you make a decision about whether to warm up, how to do it and how long to warm up for. In this regard, you can focus on doing what is most effective for you without spending half an hour on a routine that is not beneficial to the activity you are about to undertake.

Why warm-up?
1. Warming up increases blood flow to the relevant muscles. Muscles with increased circulation contract more efficiently than muscles with less circulation, reducing the risk of injury. Warmer muscles also have increased elasticity. This can enhance the speed of contraction and the strength of the muscle.
2. Warming up increases circulation to the cardiovascular system and the temperature of blood in that system. With increased circulation, this weakens the bonds between the oxygen and haemoglobin, enabling oxygen to become more readily available to working muscles. With more oxygen, this can increase the endurance of the muscle.
3. Warming up dilates the blood vessels, putting less stress on the cardiovascular system.
4. Warming up increases the range of motion of your joints, allowing these joints to reach their maximum potential.
5. Warming up also enables our body to prepare mentally and psychologically for the upcoming tasks. By clearing your mind, shifting your concentration to the task, you can focus on reviewing your skills and strategy. Sometimes you can discover an understanding of your body’s capability on the day that you didn't even know. This is especially if it is a competitive event.

What does a warm-up involve?

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends between 5-10 minutes of low to moderate intensity activity before most workouts. However, the length of the warm-up may vary depending on the demands on the activity you’re about to undertake, how cold you are, how awake you are, how old you are, and your injury history.

The type of warm-up you do also depends on the activity you are undertaking. This can vary between a sprinter, cyclist and ballet dancer. It is important that the warm-up is specific to the activity you are about to undertake e.g. a rower may warm-up by rowing at a slower pace, a weight lifter may warm up by doing body weights squats, a runner may warm up by running at a slower pace or performing strides. It is best to consult with a health professional or coach if you are unsure what warm-up is right for you.

Perform dynamic stretches to take the joints through a full range of motion that they will require during that particular activity. Dynamic stretches involves continuously moving the joint through its range of motion without holding the stretch. Static stretches involve holding the joint within the same position. Avoid doing this prior to an activity as stretching a cold muscle can increase the risk of tears in the muscles

For the reasons above, we strongly recommend dedicating 5-10 minutes of your time specifically for warming up for an activity/sport as this helps to reduce the risk of injury.
If you need help on further guidance on a specific warm-up routine, please drop us a message, email thien@atlasphysio.com.au or call the clinic on (02) 6248 5505.

25/05/2018

Some solid published research on the best exercise approach to gluteal tendinopathy. So if you are suffering from a pain in the 'butt' perhaps you should book in to see Roz or Thien.