Yamba Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology

21/11/2025

Update on 'Where is Marcus?' As you probably know by now, Marcus is part of the Physio team for Aussie Rollers Wheelchair basketball team.
And the guys have been busy:
🏀 🇦🇺🏆 The Australian Rollers were crowned champions of the 2025 IWBF Asia Oceania Championships after an epic gold medal showdown in Bangkok!
The Rollers delivered the perfect finish to their Championships campaign, after defeating Japan 62–57 to claim the title in Bangkok last week. The win capped off a flawless week for the Rollers and reinforced their long-standing dominance in the Asia-Oceania zone.

Congratulations ROLLERS!

14/11/2025

Today is World Diabetes Day 💙

Around the globe today, World Diabetes Day aims at raising awareness about prevention, early detection, and the importance of access to care for all. It encourages everyone to learn more about diabetes, how to prevent it, how to recognise the signs, and how to support those living with it.
Did you know?
Up to 50% of Type 2 diabetes cases can be prevented with healthy eating and regular physical activity. Early diagnosis and management can prevent serious health complications.

Here at Yamba and Maclean Physiotherapy our Credentialled Diabetes Educator Claire Ward has a primary health care background as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist therefore her approach utilises positive lifestyle changes such as movement and nutrition to support diabetes management. She is equipped with knowledge and experience in the most current technology used in monitoring and managing diabetes.

Credentialled Diabetes Educators provide specialised holistic expertise in diabetes care and management, which is tailored to the person’s individual situation.

If you or someone you know needs help with diabetes or pre diabetes, appointments can be made by calling our clinic on 6645 8522.

23/10/2025

MEET JACOB! While Jacob is one of our newest team members, it feels like he's been here forever, & is already a integral part of our team! A keen Footballer - he joined Yamba Breakers Football Club in their successful 2025 Premiers season, keen surfer & genuinely lovely young guy.
We caught up with Jacob to ask him some questions for our Staff Spotlight series.

• How long have you worked here? 9 months.
• What is your favorite aspect of working/living here in Yamba?
The peaceful lifestyle, living by the beach and getting to work with the coolest people.
• Where did you spend your childhood? Born and raised in Newcastle, NSW.
• Where did you complete your studies? University of Newcastle.
• If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? Rockstar or Free Surfer.
• Before working here, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? 6 long years at Red Rooster.
• What is your favorite meal? Anything Mexican (Tacos, Burritos, Enchiladas!).
• Best holiday destination you’ve been to? Gili Trawangan, Indonesia.

16/10/2025

AQUA CLASSES 💦
Now back at Yamba Community Pool - Friday 12.15pm
& Maclean Olympic Pool - Tuesday 12.30pm

Aqua class is gentle exercise in water. 45min.
Not aqua- aerobics or hydro, a lovely place in between the two. An enjoyable class suitable for all levels of fitness.

Please call our Clinic to register your interest -
6645 5800.

Yamba - $15 incl pool entry
Maclean - Pay Pool Entry Fee on arrival + $10 to Exercise Physiologist running the class

Working out in the water can be a great way to gain cardiovascular stamina, improve strength and flexibility, enhance body contours, increase circulation, rehabilitate healing muscles, and control weight.

09/10/2025

LIVING WELL WITH DIABETES (LWD)

Living Well with Diabetes (LWD) NEXT PROGRAM STARTS SOON!
LWD is a Diabetes Education group program run over 4 sessions with our Diabetes Educator, Claire Ward

WHO CAN ATTEND?
People with pre-diabetes, newly diagnosed or who have been living with diabetes for a while.

WHEN? It will run on : Thursdays; 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th November at 130pm

WHERE? Raymond Laurie Sport Centre, Angourie Rd, Yamba

WHAT'S INVOLVED? An Initial 1-1 appointment + the 4 group sessions (90mins each)

SESSIONS WILL COVER: Understanding Diabetes, pathology and targets, support, self-management education and lifestyle education (incl food and exercise).

HOW DO I ENROL?
- With a specific referral from GP for managing Type 2 Diabetes - with medicare rebates available.
- No referral- you can still enrol as a private patient - please call the clinic for cost. Private health rebates may be available.

HOW TO ENROL?
Talk to your doctor about a type 2 diabetes group exercise referral or call our clinic to discuss on 6645 8522

30/09/2025

Our Physiotherapist Marcus Edwardes has been busy again.
Recently travelling with The Australian Rollers Basketball team on their European campaign at the Rollstuhl basketball Nations Cup in Germany – one of Europe’s premier wheelchair basketball tournaments.

During August, the Rollers faced some of the continent’s strongest lineups, including Great Britain, the Netherlands, Poland and a European All-Star team. They then headed to Varese, Italy, for a five-game series against the Italian national team.

The tour was a crucial step towards November’s Asia Oceania Zone Championships - the qualification event for the 2026 IWBF World Cup and a major opportunity to shape the team’s path to LA 2028.

In summary, the Rollers finished 2nd in the Nations Cup in Germany losing to arch rivals Great Britain. Then they won the international series against Italy 3-2. Finishing with 7 wins and 3 losses over the 2 weeks.

Good luck in November... Go The Rollers! 🏀

Thanks to Marcus for some great images of the tournaments.

Basketball Australia Australian Institute of Sport

30/09/2025

We have a START DATE for our Next BUMP•BIRTH•BABY group program! Beginning Tuesday October 7th - 4pm.
Call our clinic on 6645 8522 to enquire and our Women's health Physio Bec will give you a call to discuss.

26/09/2025

Meeting of the minds! Today at Raymond Laurie Sports Centre we had a very heartwarming scene reminiscent of the ABC TV show 'Old Peoples home for 4 year olds'.
While Sarah and Steve ran an activities morning for some lucky kids who have started their School Holidays, the timing was right for the kids to meet and chat with some of our fabulous Still Standing Class participants.
During the impromptu Q&A session the kids heard all about Roberts sporting days as a young man, answered & asked all sorts of questions & had a laugh.
How great is community!

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11/09/2025

Sometimes it’s not so obvious that someone is going through hard times.
Ask R U OK any day! 🫶🏼

10/09/2025

Be sure to ask and listen. Not just today but everyday.

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day.

It’s a day to honour the memories of those we’ve lost to su***de and to offer support to those facing difficult times and those living with the grief of losing someone.

The message of ‘Changing the Narrative on Su***de’ encourages us to change how we talk about su***de. To replace silence and stigma for empathy, compassion and action.

We all have a role to play in staying connected, showing up for those we care about and helping those struggling access the support they need.

Show the people around you that you’re there for them by asking 'are you OK?'. Because a conversation could change a life.

***dePreventionDay

09/09/2025

Our next Bump•Birth•Baby program starts soon!
Led by our Women's Health Physio, Bec Cimenti we cover all things Pregnancy to postpartum in an 8 week group setting.
Held in our new location at Raymond Laurie Sports Centre Yamba.
If you are pregnant (ideally over 20 weeks) and interested in joining, please call reception on 6645 8522 to enquire and book a spot.