Fort Healthcare

Fort Healthcare Fort Healthcare provides quality Physiotherapy, Chiropractic & Massage services at our clinics in Hur

We are excited to announce that Fort Healthcare will be running the 'Move together' program in 2022. We will be running ...
17/01/2022

We are excited to announce that Fort Healthcare will be running the 'Move together' program in 2022. We will be running this program at Rhodes, Hurstville and Chatswood!

The first of its kind in Australia, the Move together program will be run completely in Chinese. The aim is to:

đź“ŤReduce social isolation for adults aged 65 and over
đź“ŤSupport engagement and meaningful social connections through small group activities
đź“Ť Promote healthy living and exercise

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18/08/2020

As part of , ACA Vice President Dr John de Voy spoke with 7News about the prevalence of back pain, neck pain and headaches.

22/06/2020

Are you practising these healthy habits while working from home? Watch the Australian Chiropractors Association video on healthy tips you can start doing today while

We all know someone that tries to carry everything all at once. Although tiresome, making multiple trips to the car can ...
17/06/2020

We all know someone that tries to carry everything all at once. Although tiresome, making multiple trips to the car can help ease the strain on your body and spine. Remember when carrying heavy loads to keep the object as close to your body as you can, bend at the knees to lessen the strain on your back, use both hands and slowly stand up.

We are open and here to help, whether it’s for a new or existing spinal health condition, muscle or joint problem, we ca...
14/06/2020

We are open and here to help, whether it’s for a new or existing spinal health condition, muscle or joint problem, we can offer you appropriate and tailored care as well as provide you with lifestyle advice. Contact us today to book an appointment.

Exercise regularlyBeing active is a key step to a healthier life. Research also suggests exercise can increase the body’...
12/06/2020

Exercise regularly

Being active is a key step to a healthier life. Research also suggests exercise can increase the body’s ability to respond to infection. One study found that 20 minutes of high intensity cycling mobilised lymphocytes into the bloodstream. The authors concluded that exercise “may enhance immune-
surveillance.” The faster we detect a foreign invader, the quicker we may respond.

The current pandemic has illuminated our potential vulnerabilities to infection, dragging it to front of mind. How well we sleep, what we eat, and how physically active we are impacts not only on our wellbeing, but how well we respond to possible infection. Now is the ideal time to focus on a
healthy lifestyle to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Focus on healthy foodVitamins, minerals and fatty acids from food are involved in healthy immune system function.Vitamin...
11/06/2020

Focus on healthy food

Vitamins, minerals and fatty acids from food are involved in healthy immune system function.Vitamins A, C, and D, the mineral, zinc, and omega-3 fats each regulate immunity.

Vitamin A helps to protect the mucosa, including the lining of the mouth, throat, intestines and lungs. These barriers are important in stopping microbes from crossing over into our body and bloodstream. This nutrient is also important in the antibody response we talked about above. Organic meats, wild caught salmon and tuna, and eggs provide vitamin A.

Vitamin C assists in killing microbes. It then helps to clear away the dead cells that have resulted from the fight, protecting against tissue damage. Kiwi fruit, green capsicum, guava, blackcurrants and citrus fruits contain ample vitamin C.

Vitamin D, amongst many immune functions, is involved in stepping up the pathways that lead to the destruction of foreign invaders. This is best obtained through safe, sufficient sun exposure. Limited foods contain this important nutrient including eggs and fatty fish like herring, mackerel
and salmon.

Zinc helps to kill microbes, produce chemical messengers that are important for appropriate immune response, and support the cells that engulf foreign invaders like PacMan does his enemy ghosts. Oysters, organic grass-fed beef, firm tofu, h**p seeds and lentils contain healthy levels of zinc. Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to increase B cell populations, an important type of immune cell. Again, fatty fish are a great option. Think anchovies, mackerel, salmon and sardines. Flax
seeds, chia seeds and walnuts are rich vegetarian options.

Prioritise sufficient sleepWhen a foreign invader infects the body, the immune system must identify it and destroy to ha...
09/06/2020

Prioritise sufficient sleep

When a foreign invader infects the body, the immune system must identify it and destroy to halt its progress and potential damage. This isn’t as simple as it sounds. See, viruses and bacteria can fly under the radar, poorly detected.
But, these invaders have molecules called antigens that mark them out as abnormal: think of these abnormalities like a key. The human body has sleuth-like cells that hunt these antigens down. Once found, they attach an antibody: think of these like a lock that fits the antigenic key.

When the antigen-antibody complex is generated, the infective agent becomes much easier to identify. This complex prompts other immune cells into action, leading to a targeted immune response to eliminate the threat. It also contributes to immune memory creation. This is where sufficient sleep comes into play.

Enhancing sleep quality helps the antigen-antibody complex and other immune cells to find each other. Slumber also elevates immunological memory, allowing recognition of this foreign invader on the next exposure, leading to a speedier response.

The covid-19 pandemic has shone a much needed light on health. With the world reacting to crisis, many have begun to con...
09/06/2020

The covid-19 pandemic has shone a much needed light on health. With the world reacting to crisis, many have begun to contemplate the importance of baseline wellbeing. After all, a functional immune system is a key factor in protecting against infection.

Questions have been raised like: How do we build a healthy immune system? How can we empower our bodies to fight off infection, should it occur? How can we maximise a swift and
effective response?

Over the next three days, let’s look at three natural steps that have been proven to activate an appropriate immune response and that may protect us in times of need.

If you're getting some DIY done around the house, make sure to take frequent breaks and be kind to your body. We can pro...
01/06/2020

If you're getting some DIY done around the house, make sure to take frequent breaks and be kind to your body. We can provide you with advice on how to take care of your spinal health while chipping away at tasks. Contact us to book an appointment today.

28/05/2020

Is your phone being a pain in the neck? How many hours have you been on the phone today?

A video from Spinal Health Week 2018.

26/05/2020

Don't let pain stop you from doing the things you love or being your best self. We're open and here to help!
https://forthealthcare.com.au/

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Ground Floor 10 Park Road
Hurstville, NSW
2220

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm

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+61295802144

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Fort Healthcare started in 2013 with just 5 beds and a vision to create a multi-disciplinary allied health brand providing the best in physiotherapy and chiropractic care.

Today we have 6 clinics across Sydney and are looking to open more branches. Our relentless focus on being patient-centric rather than discipline centric has allowed us to bring innovative services for our customers. The Fort brand of clinics and services are designed with only one thing in mind - YOU.

We now offer physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage therapy, podiatry, psychology, exercise physiology, speech pathology, dietetics/nutritional services, and Traditional Chinese Medicine at our clinics.

Our goal is to bring together traditional Eastern and Western medicines into one fold focusing on holistic health and well-being and not just diseases. We believe in being #ForeverStronger.