Why having a good bra is key
So what’s the big deal about getting a good bra, anyway? Around half of the adult population have breasts, and yet the discussion around the importance of good support is lacking. We often find during our consultations that patients complaining of neck and shoulder pain are often wearing a poorly fitting bra that offers very […]
Priority patients & essential service provision during Stage 4 COVID restrictions
According to guidelines from the DHHS and the Australian Physiotherapy Association, during Stage 4 COVID19 restrictions, physiotherapy clinics can continue to provide ESSENTIAL healthcare services. This means that we can provide clinical physiotherapy services to: Patients whose health status (physical or mental) will decline without physiotherapy treatment/input Patients whose functional independence will decline without physiotherapy […]
Clinical Research at Thompsons Road Physiotherapy
We are conducting clinical research at Thompsons Road Physiotherapy. COVID19 and social distancing rules have altered people’s lifestyle significantly – exercise routines have changed and activity levels have shifted as gyms have closed and other exercise groups and services have been suspended. This means that for most Victorians the past three months have looked very […]
Exercise Rehabilitation Class Cleanliness (COVID19 Protocol)
Last updated Weds 9th December, 2020 At Thompsons Road Physiotherapy the health and safety of our clients, staff and community is of paramount importance to us. We have specific cleaning and hygiene protocols in place for the protection of our clients and staff during the COVID19 pandemic. All staff are trained in this protocol and […]
COVID-19 Update: Clinic Open
UPDATED Wednesday 3rd June, 2020 Dear clients, During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are still open and providing 1:1 physiotherapy consultations. Under the current restrictions in Victoria we are permitted to continue to deliver essential healthcare services to our local community. We recognise that pain, injuries, and other physical issues won’t go away during COVID-19, and […]
Breast cancer and lymphoedema
Lymphoedema, Breast Cancer and SOZO Body Composition Scanning After treatment for breast cancer (or melanoma and some other cancers) you may be a risk of developing lymphoedema. This is due to removal of or damage to lymph nodes as part of the treatment you receive. Lymph nodes are important drainage and immune nodes located in […]
Make time for exercise!
Private Health Insurance reforms – what’s it all about?
Private Health Insurance Reforms – what are the changes in 2019? You might have noticed recently there has been a lot of talk about changes to private health insurance funding for exercise classes. So we have put together a summary of what these changes are, and how they may affect your insurance rebates. These changes […]
Prescribe exercise for cancer treatment!
Based on the growing body of compelling research and evidence, exercise should be part of a cancer treatment plan. A recent statement from COSA recommends 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise (walking, swimming) and 2-3 sessions of resistance exercise (weights, pilates) per week for cancer patients. Evidence shows that exercise is safe during cancer treatment […]
Just keep moving!
