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28/10/2021 Would You Like to Prevent Musculoskeletal Pain Whilst Working at the Office or Home?Read NowIf you were spending 8 hours of your day in the kitchen would you want your kitchen bench to be too low and your cupboards out of reach? No! Having an appropriate workspace set up is key to not only making your workday comfortable, but avoiding musculoskeletal injuries. Sitting at a desk for 40 hours a week is inevitable for most. As a result of this, at Physiolabs we see far too many people showing the detriment of a poor workspace set up. The below graphic highlights key components of workspace set up.  A correct workspace set up can reduce the risk of the following conditions:
At Physiolabs not only do we want to get you pain free and living your best life, we want to keep you pain free long after you leave us. Even better, we prefer to prevent injuries, before they happen. Key Features of an Ergonomic Workspace Set-up:
- Providing advice and information on correct positioning of work equipment - Conducting thorough musculoskeletal assessment to understand the cause of your discomfort - Provide tailor made exercise programs to address your needs and PREVENT any future issues #physiolabs #injuryprevention #workingfromhome #painfree #exercise
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Did you know that during the first game back after an injury, the chance of re-injury is 87% higher compared to regular season games. This includes the chance of muscle injury rate being 158% higher! Returning to sport too soon can lead to an increased rate of re-injury.
 This increased injury risk can be attributed to various factors which need to be considered in your rehab. Common Questions how long is it going to take until I can play?
This is dependent on factors such as tissue healing, current presentation (e.g. range of motion, strength, biomechanics), sport-specific demands and amount of treatment. For example, a grade 2 hamstring strain can take up to 6 weeks to heal. It is important to note that this does not mean at 6 weeks you can return to sport, as after an injury occurs there is a period of deconditioning and adaptations which occur and need to be addressed. If it is not addressed, this increases your re-injury risk. how can I return to play as soon as I can?
Common sporting injuries have return-to-sport criteria which need to be met to decrease the risk of re-injury. For example, it is recommended that the injured limb needs to be able to perform testing at 90% compared to the non-injured side. The physiotherapist will discuss this with you and develop a plan on how to get there.  #physiolabs #physiotherapy #returntosport #rehabilitation #expectations References
Here at Physio labs, our exercise classes are semi-supervised and tailored to your specific goals, treatment focus and injury history. Our team is passionate about exercise therapy as a way to relieve your pain, achieve your goals and prevent injury. Our initial consultation involves assessing your specific impairments (strength, range, and function) as well as your injury history and goals. Following our assessment, your physiotherapist will take you through specific and targeted exercises best suited to you and your history. The classes themselves are supervised and semi private. This means you will be exercising with up to five other people, all with unique goals of their own. Your physiotherapist will be present at all times.  But what makes our classes so great?
If you’re interested in joining us, check out our website for pricing and timetables for our available classes. Classes available
#physiolabs #physiotherapy # exercise #class #strength References
https://australian.physio/inmotion/semi-supervised-practice-inpatient-rehab https://www.physiolabs.com.au/body-health-bone-health-balance-bootcamp-osteporosis.html https://www.physiolabs.com.au/group-rehabilitation-class-timetable.html https://www.active.com/fitness/articles/6-benefits-of-group-fitness-classes-1?page=2&utm_campaign=buffer&utm_content=buffer5dca9&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com Whilst the human body is very good at adapting and tolerating forces, injuries occur for multiple reason which are sometimes unavoidable no matter how hard we try (impact/accidents). Fortunately, most injuries can be avoided through self-management techniques. These come in the form of, but not limited to massage, stretching, joint mobilizations, muscle strengthening and activation. The purpose of these techniques is to restore or maintain normal movement and function of the body.  We often force our bodies into suboptimal positions through-out our normal activities of work, exercise and home duties. It would be naive to think this won’t have consequences such as muscle tightness, joint restriction, poor muscle activation and synergy which can have a negative effect of joint and muscle functions. If a joint or muscle doesn't have full movement or function then compensation commonly occurs at another point in the body in order to continue to achieve the task at hand. That’s where these self-management techniques come into play, with their purpose being to restore normal movement and function to the body to avoid compensations. If we don’t use a joints full movement or a muscles full capacity regularly then we end up with a reduced ability to do so. Example Stretching: By exposing our muscles and joints to end of range movements, we're able to maintain the full joint movement and muscle function. This reduces the risk of compensation via other joints and muscles. If tightness prevents our hips from reaching the range required to sit in a chair, then an increased movement and pressure can occur in the lower back, which it isn’t designed for, leading to discomfort from staying in this position for an extended period of time.  #physiolabs #physiotherapy #rehabilitation #expectations #consultations #accountability #education #prevention #mobility References
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