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March 3, 2020May 13, 2020 by Waverley Myotherapy

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One of our personal projects this lockdown has bee One of our personal projects this lockdown has been to listen and complete an "Inner Engineering" course. Basically, be sweet on the inside like a pineapple and you will have a blissful life. 😜 Joking, the tools are simple but not that simple. Gosh it feels good to find new tools to feel more comfortable in your own skin!
Often the site of pain is not where you should tre Often the site of pain is not where you should treat. Here are some guidelines to follow to help decrease your Knee pain at home with a roller or spikes ball. Pain inside your Knee - Roll your ITB and the outside Quadricep Muscles. Pain on the outside of your Knee - Roll the inside of your Quadricep Muscles. Pain in the centre of your Knee - Roll the front of your Quadricep Muscles. Pain behind the knee - Roll your hamstrings / Popliteus (a small muscle behind the knee). Happy rolling.
As Allergy season is here, we wanted to let you kn As Allergy season is here, we wanted to let you know about two products that are boosting with antioxidants. Vitamin C and OPC - 3 powder. These can help decrease your Hay Fever symptoms and help boost your immune system. Jump on our website and get them delivered to your door. Oh and these taste magnificent too! Wins all round!
Patellofemoral pain syndrome or PFPS is a common c Patellofemoral pain syndrome or PFPS is a common cause of knee pain, especially among women. Usually the pain is at the front of the knee or around the knee cap. Aggravating factors may include descending stairs, walking downhill or sitting for long periods of time. Rest or straightening the knee will often help relieve the symptoms although only short term. The most widely accepted theory in regards to what causes the pain is an increased pressure of the kneecap on the underlying bones. You may have heard this referred to as misalignment or a tracking issue of the kneecap. Treatment will depend on what's found during a thorough musculoskeletal assessment however it may involve strengthening, stretching, aligning the knee cap, movement therapy or myofascial release. Head to our latest blog post (link in bio) for a evidence based list of what things to try and what things to skip on your road to recovery! Happy training πŸ‹οΈIf you have any questions for us, we are just a click away, ask us anything!
1. When using your phone, try hold it at eye level 1. When using your phone, try hold it at eye level so your neck doesn't have to bend forward. For example, when you are scrolling through your instagram feed in bed, try prop yourself up with pillow behind you and in front of you. That will allow your screen to be at eye height without putting a strain on your arms or neck. 2. Keep your mouse and keyboard close enough that you aren't reaching your arm out in front of you. Your elbows and shoulders should stay relaxed. 3. Try sit up straight by creating a soft arch in your lower back. Your whole body will instantly follow. There are so many ways to be comfy and keep good posture! 😜
We can of course continue to support you with Onli We can of course continue to support you with Online Myotherapy and Exercise consults, but sometimes that just doesn't cut it. You need treatment such as dry needling to bring a flare up back under control or need assessment of a new condition that can't be easily done via video consultation. If you are feeling as frustrated as we are, then please join us in making some noise and educating government about how we help your physical and mental health. We don't know if our emails and letters will make any immediate changes but we believe the more awareness of what we do can only lead to better decisions being made in the future. So speak up and make your concerns heard by writing a letter to your local representative, the health minister or to Daniel Andrews and his team. To help guide you we have provided some templates and some emails to send your letter to (link below - simply copy and paste into your browser). Thanks for being a Myothriver and we look forward to seeing you face-to-face as soon as possible! https://rb.gy/jyfwr1
FUN FACT - the more you know, the less of a chance FUN FACT - the more you know, the less of a chance of getting seriously injured. FUNCTIONAL KNOCKED KNEES or BOWED KNEES? - We ARE NOT talking about the congenital condition which is usually seen in children in which if they don't grow out of it / get it treated, it is seen in adult females more than males. - Most prevalent and preventable injury because of the mechanics of the knee. - The knee cap should track up and down on the femur. - When bending down to pick up something or when exercising, here are some things to look out for. β–ͺ️Knees are behind your toes. β–ͺ️Your weight should be in your heels, which allows for your gluts to work over having your weight in your toes (calfs). β–ͺ️Your knees should be tracking in a straight line. Not buckle in or out too much in movements like a "step up" or walking up a hill. = if you have knocked knees or bowed knees, try functionally correcting them in the points above. The correct traction of your knee in movements of daily living or exercise is key to prevent injury. Have a specific question? Comment below or DM us!
Do you have anterior knee pain? It might be PFPS ( Do you have anterior knee pain? It might be PFPS (patellofemoral pain syndrome). Find out what the research says about what works and what doesn't work for treating PFPS. Head to the learning hub at myothrive.com.au for all the info. Look out for this fortnights social posts & IGTV all about different kinds of knee pain and some of our favourite exercises for knee pain. We're always here to answer your questions, ask us anything!
Am I right? πŸ™‹ Here's Dwan's favourite post run Am I right? πŸ™‹ Here's Dwan's favourite post run iced coffee recipe... 1 shot of espresso coffee 1/2 a banana 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder 200 ml your favourite milk Blend in blender or food processor until smooth. Serve over ice.
HOW TO roll your Quadricep Muscle group to help wi HOW TO roll your Quadricep Muscle group to help with knee pain, hip pain, back pain and even ankle pain. P.S We can drop ship a foam roller straight to your house if you would like one.
A common paediatric related musculoskeletal compla A common paediatric related musculoskeletal complaint is OSGOOD SCHLATTERS. Characterised by pain after exercise and swelling / enlargement of the the tibial tuberosity on the Tibial bone. (bone bellow the knee cap) Children generally have pain on touch, on resisted extension of their lower limb and when stretching the Quadriceps Muscles. It is more prevalent in boys than girls around the age of 10-15 years. Some causes are: - the bone isn't fully formed until the age of 16 - 18 years and thus  creating a weak link to the attachment of the Quadriceps Muscles. - Tight Quadriceps Muscles. Try getting your kiddo to release their Quadricep Muscle by rolling on the foam roller. Early detection and treatment increases the healing process without them having to stop sport. A lot of their treatment plan will be education and home care advice which they have to adhere to. Let the team know if you have any questions. 🀸
Stage 4 lockdowns here in Melbourne have highlight Stage 4 lockdowns here in Melbourne have highlighted the need for more awareness about Clinical Myotherapy. As many of you are aware, we have been shut down during this time even to those customers who are suffering with chronic and acute pain and sometimes a video consult just doesn't quite cut it! During stage 4 we have been instructed that we can only support those customers who have a plan with NDIS, Workcover or TAC. Furthermore they also must meet the criteria of having an acute flare up that would result in them needing other medical care such as going to hospital, if not for our treatment. Meanwhile Osteopaths, Chiropractor and Physiotherapists have been able to remain supporting their customers for emergency care. This is not only distressing to us, to not be able to help our community in a time of increased stress and uncertainty but it's also distressing to our customers who may have taken years to find a practitioner that they trust and that actually works for their acute flare ups or persistent pain complaint. The Myotherapy Association of Australia, our peak Myotherapy board, have been working tirelessly to advocate for us and for you, our customers, but we could really use your help. Please look up your local parliament representative or write directly to the department of health (DHHS) and explain your experience of how Myotherapy has helped you and how your life is being impacted during this time. If unsure where to send, send it to us and we will pass it on for you. We have a strict code of conduct as Clinical Myotherapists and are quite capable of screening customers to ensure we are only treating emergency cases. Why we are trusted less than Osteopaths, Physiotherapists and Chiropractors is quite confusing. Let's enlighten Australia and make sure everyone knows about Myotherapy and how we help people in pain! A quick shout out to our Osteopathy, Physiotherapy and Chiropractic colleagues who are squeezing our emergency cases into their already overwhelmed diaries. It's so nice to have a network of trusted therapists we can refer our customers to during this time.
Happy Fathers day to all the Dad's and Papa's out Happy Fathers day to all the Dad's and Papa's out there. Sending you a virtual hug this year! πŸ€—
A testimonial from a Dad we treated through Telehe A testimonial from a Dad we treated through Telehealth this week. πŸ€— Hope all our Myothrive Dad's have a great day tomorrow!
FUNCTIONAL TRAINING - Is a training style that he FUNCTIONAL TRAINING - Is a training style that helps improve your movement efficiency and ability to perform daily activities. For example, a squat is a Functional Movement that you do multiple times a day. Being able to squat properly will give you strength in your repetitive movements at home so you are less likely to get injured by getting up off the couch.
Latest on IGTV. . . . Myotherapy can treat all so Latest on IGTV. . . . Myotherapy can treat all sorts of pain complaints in children and teens. We commonly see pain related to poor posture such as neck and shoulder tightness or low back pain; we see sporting pain and injuries such as a corked thighs, tight calves from training on hard grounds or going back to training too hard too soon; we see hip, knee and ankle issues from incorrect footwear or training in bare feet without having a good strong foundation (i.e. ankle stability) and we see problems from genetics or growing fast such as scoliosis (Dwan's favourite thing to treat!), severs disease and osgood-schlatters disease (neither are actually diseases). Just like in adults we do a thorough assessment, aim to treat as hands off as possible to keep the power of healing with the child or teen and offer advice on how to proceed with home remedy routines, things to avoid and how long recovery might take. Have a child or teen with a musculoskeletal pain complaint? Ask us anything! DM us now πŸ˜€
Its the time to celebrate the small wins in your l Its the time to celebrate the small wins in your life! πŸ₯³ "I cleaned out my emails and unsubscribed to junk mail emails." "I cleaned the condiment draw." "I watched a documentary with my kids."
Come move with us. πŸ’ͺ We have qualifications in Come move with us. πŸ’ͺ We have qualifications in Pilates, Stretching and Strength and Conditioning. Not to mention our degree in Clinical Myotherapy. 😜 All our movement is well researched and proven.
PAIN WHEN RUNNING OR WALKING? Most commonly due to PAIN WHEN RUNNING OR WALKING? Most commonly due to increased load too soon. Why? There are so many muscles in the front compartment of your leg that get overloaded quickly. Therefore here are some techniques to do to offload your shins. - interval walking or running 3x a week (not everyday 😜) - mobilise your ankle through repetitive dorsiflexion (second picture shows you two ways) Aim for 10 repetitions through your day - roll the bottom of your foot, roll your shins and calfs - strengthen your calfs to take the load off the front of your leg through calf raises. (picture 4 has a progressive way to do this) Just a start, but some helpful slides for you! Please consult us if you have any questions or are still experiencing pain.
Latest on IGTV - Just like in adults, children and Latest on IGTV - Just like in adults, children and teens can also experience pain in muscles, joints, nerves, tendons and ligaments. There are also some conditions that children can suffer from such as juvenile arthritis, osgood-schlatter's disease (knee condition) and severs disease (heel condition). The last 2 aren't actually diseases but rather inflammatory conditions. These type of conditions can often be ruled out with our assessment protocol meaning no unnecessary, time consuming and expensive scans. Furthermore it is really important to have persistent pain, unusual pain or pain for no reason investigated in your child or teen. More often than not, we can find a reason for the pain but sometimes we have to refer for further testing to rule out more serious conditions and diseases. Some common causes of pain in children include growing pains, sporting injuries, tight muscles from sport and activities and posture related pain. Head over to the blog to see how Myotherapists can help assess, treat and manage pain in children and teens. (link in bio) or DM us. Ask us anything! πŸ€Έβ€β™‚οΈπŸ€Ύβ€β™€οΈ
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One of our personal projects this lockdown has been to listen and complete an "Inner Engineering" course.
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Here are some guidelines to follow to help decrease your Knee pain at home with a roller or spikes ball.

Pain inside your Knee - Roll your ITB and the outside Quadricep Muscles.
Pain on the outside of your Knee - Roll the inside of your Quadricep Muscles.
Pain in the centre of your Knee - Roll the front of your Quadricep Muscles.
Pain behind the knee - Roll your hamstrings / Popliteus (a small muscle behind the knee).

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