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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 »
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Knee Replacements and Proprioception
18th March, 2021 | by Victoria GillOne of the interesting things that I discovered the hard way, in relation to my Total Knee Replacements, is that when you have both legs operated on at the same time, it actually changes how your brain reacts to where your body is in space. That’s something I hadn’t discussed with my surgeon. We talked… Read more »