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The Magic of Fascia and Biotensegrity
6th September, 2021 | by Victoria GillFASCIA wends and winds it’s way throughout all of our body and yet it is seldom mentioned as an important part of our anatomy, or seen as functionally essential in many medical fields. In fact some people have never heard of it and when you mention the word “fascia”, they say “what’s that??” I became… Read more »
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Resolving Back Pain with Bottom Massage
18th August, 2021 | by Victoria GillWhen back pain starts to affect your activities of daily life and flow over into your recreational time, or even disrupt your sleeping time, you may turn to different solutions. The doctor may provide pain medication and muscle relaxants. The physiotherapist may use tens machines, ultrasound and joint mobilisation. The chiropractor may adjust the skeletal… Read more »
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Victoria’s Talk Time 08/08/21
10th August, 2021 | by Victoria GillHello to all Green Apples I really thought this lock down would be a knife edge decision between staying in lock down as a further safe guard, and opening up because the outcome of the current outbreak has been pretty incredible. So the permission to open at 4pm today is fantastic and we will open… Read more »
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Victoria’s Talk Time 02/08/21
2nd August, 2021 | by Victoria GillHello Green Apples Well, we know now that the lock down has been extended and realise what we are experiencing now may have to be dealt with for significantly longer. The Delta COVID strain is a whole new kettle of fish. We had a Strategic Planning meeting today with the focus on what is going… Read more »
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Victoria’s Talk Time 01/08/21
1st August, 2021 | by Victoria GillHello to all Green Apples How resilient and resourceful we have to be these days! And I think we are certainly more primed for it in 2021 than ever before. This will be a fairly short communication with you all to provide sufficient news about the next two days. Until we know more about what… Read more »
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NEW COVID Announcement Saturday July 31
1st August, 2021 | by Victoria GillUnfortunately we are back in a 3-day lockdown and our doors will be closed from Saturday July 31 untill 4pm Tuesday August 3, unless otherwise advised. Please check back for further updates. You may also receive emails during this time. If you have any concerns please email us at [email protected]. Please keep safe, keep well… Read more »
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Shoulder Surgery, Exercises and Massage
10th June, 2021 | by Victoria GillThe shoulder joint is so complex that it requires a complex management strategy if surgery is needed to help get the best outcomes. The shoulder joint is a ball and socket joint like the hip joint and since they have different functions, the shoulder joint needs to have a laxity that the hip joint doesn’t… Read more »
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Blood Pressure Benefits from Exercise
6th May, 2021 | by Victoria GillBlog from Victoria When you have a widely fluctuating blood pressure that reflects your pace of life it is critical to find ways to help manage the peaks. Medication helps. Taking the right dose of medication is important because you don’t want to be taking a high dose if your blood pressure is in a… Read more »
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Osteoporosis and your T-score
12th April, 2021 | by Victoria GillHow to organise a bone density test? If you are over 70 you are eligible for a bulk billed Medicare funded test. Follow this flowchart: Make an appointment with your doctor to discuss your concern Your doctor will provide a referral if a DEXA scan is considered appropriate Make an appointment to have the bone… Read more »
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What I Wish I Knew about Total Knee Replacements
18th March, 2021 | by Victoria GillHow do I prepare for total knee replacement surgery? Two actions you should take prior to having knee surgery is first to have remedial massage on the affected leg by a therapist experienced in preparing the soft tissue for surgery, and second to do appropriate strengthening, stretching exercises designed for you by an exercise physiologist… Read more »