MONDAY NIGHT INJURY CLINIC

The Sports Injury Clinic holds a regular Monday night injury clinic. Between 6pm and 8pm clients can receive injury management from the weekend’s activities at a reduced rate, phone 9783 9990 anytime on Monday to secure your time.

Our Physiotherapist will assess, treat and direct a rehabilitation program for your players’ immediately as well as an active management plan to avoid spending more time than is necessary the on sidelines. On the day of assessment our physiotherapist will contact and report to the injured players coach or manager by phone or email to report findings and outcomes. You will also have immediate access to Sports Medicine Doctors for assessment and investigations if required. A Monday night injury clinic session is fully covered by your private health fund with no gap to you, or in the event you don’t have private health insurance the cost is $20.

Asthma

We can help you!

There is a high prevalence of asthma in the community, which has social and economic costs. There is evidence that self-management and exercise training can reduce these costs and physiotherapists are experts in providing these services to individuals with asthma.

What is asthma?

Asthma is Australia‘s most widespread chronic (long-term and persistent) health problem.

It is a disorder affecting the airways and the lungs. People with asthma have very sensitive airways that narrow in response to certain triggers, leading to difficulty in breathing. While there is presently no cure for asthma, correct diagnosis and adequate management of the condition will allow the majority of people with asthma to lead a full and active lifestyle.

Common Symptoms

• difficulty in breathing
• wheezing
• tiredness
• chest tightness
• coughing
• difficulty speaking

Major trigger factors

• sudden temperature change
• colds/infections
• pollens
• tobacco smoke
• mould
• house dust mite
• emotions/stress
• occupational irritants
• certain medications
• exercise (Remember through, regular activity is an important part of life. Don‘t let asthma stop you from being active. Speak to your physio about exercise that will work for you.)

The role of physiotherapy.
What we can do!

Physiotherapists encounter patients with asthma in a variety of health-care settings and have the knowledge and skills to facilitate best-practice asthma care.

We are a health profession concerned with maximising mobility and quality of life by using clinical reasoning to select and apply the appropriate treatment.

Physiotherapy interventions are provided on the basis of scientific knowledge, evidence and clinical expert opinion, thorough assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing evaluation. Physiotherapy can be used to improve the health outcomes of patients with asthma. This is achieved by drawing upon a range of non-pharmacological modalities, including exercise training and self-management and education.

Self-management and education

The best-practice management of asthma involves a multidisciplinary team which includes a physiotherapist - an expert in prescribing exercise and supporting patients in self-management.

Self-management is considered to be an important element to achieving good asthma control. Particular elements of the Asthma Management Plan improve patient self-management through monitoring asthma symptoms, seeking regular medical review, and using a written asthma action plan.

The National Asthma Council‘s Six Step Asthma Management Plan provides as evidence-based framework to maintain the best quality of life for people with asthma, and to reduce mortality and morbidity.

The six steps are:

1. Assess asthma severity
2. Achieve best ling function
3. Maintain best lung function by avoiding triggers
4. Maintain best lung function by optimising pharmacological management
5. Develop an asthma action plan should the patient experience worsening asthma symptoms
6. Have regular review and ongoing eduction

Treatment

A variety of interventions are commonly used to treat patients with asthma, including:

• Breathing control
• Sputum clearance techniques
• Active cycle of breathing techniques

There is evidence describing considerable benefits for patients with asthma when treated with breathing interventions.

Asthmatics benefit from fitness programs provided by physiotherapists, lessening reliance on PBS-subsidised medications.

Treatments are appropriate for both acute and chronic stages of asthma.

The role of physiotherapists in asthma self-management includes educating patients about monitoring their asthma symptoms, reviewing and instructing correct inhaled medication delivery technique, and ensuring that a written asthma management plan is in place.

See your physio for guidance about basic knowledge of asthma pathology and how to react when an asthma attach is triggered.

Exercise and your asthma

Although many people with asthma find that exercise can trigger their symptoms, this does not mean that you should avoid exercise. On the contrary, exercise has benefits for people with asthma, as it does for most other people. If you are suffering for asthma, speak to your physiotherapist today about prescribing an exercise program to best suit you needs and to cater for you asthma management!

The treatment of asthma is a function of physiotherapy practice.

If you are suffering, don‘t delay - come visit us today at the Sports Injury Clinic or call us on 03 9783 9990.

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MOVING MARCH 2008

Dear valued customers, we are please to inform you that we will be moving to much larger and more convenient premises in the future. Although we are moving, it is only 20meters to the right. Currently, we are located at 361, the new location will be at 365-367 Nepean Hwy, Frankston. The new premises will have more treatment rooms, larger rehabilitation studio and pilates facilities as well as much more easily accessible car parking spaces.

A PRO-ACTIVE 2007 FOR YOUR CLUB

The Sports Injury Clinic gives you tips and offers services that can help your club be pro-active in preparation on the training track and ultimately lead to improved performance on the field.

Ground conditions affected by the drought are just one of the challenges we face during 2007 in getting your players up to peak condition.

However, with The Sports Injury Clinic’s AFL approved programs and player management systems, we can implement effective strategies for your club in a structured and pro-active way, 7 days a week.

Some of the concerns coaches consistently raise with us include injury reoccurrence, non structured training nights and rehabilitation programs.

The Sports Injury Clinic can address all these issues positively, working within your current club infrastructure.

What can we do for your club?

Assistance 24 hours a day

Your club will have access to an on-call physiotherapist who will give immediate assistance for players, coaches and trainers 24 hours a day. Just call 1800 351 421 for on-the-spot advice.

Exercise Physiology

The Sports Injury Clinic’s qualified Exercise Physiologists can come to your club and conduct specialist training sessions. They can also assist with structuring your training year based on prior knowledge of football injury and best outcomes. Exercise physiology sessions are also available on-line for your club during training and specialist injury sessions. (i.e. Hamstrings, groins, quads, knee/ankle injury.)

Injury Updates

You will receive 20 Injury Updates per year which will give you facts and information regarding certain injuries for use by coaches and players.