August Newsletter 2024

Editorial 

July was such a great and busy month!  We hosted Dr Keiren Richardson at West End to learn the latest about non surgical treatment of ACL tears. We are now across the latest research and evidence and ready to help people with ACL injuries to understand all treatment options available to them.  We have a promotion this month to reach as many people as possible to help get more ACL knees on the path to recovery without the need for surgery

We have also welcomed new admin to our team and introduce you to them in this newsletter below.  We said a sad goodbye to Summa from West End and wish her all the best for the future.  
Tammy (our amazing Chiro) is now full time at West End where the Shockwave and Cold Laser machines are housed.   She is getting some great results with grumpy OA knees and tricky shoulders as well as achilles and plantar fasciits cases with her unique approach to treating these stubborn conditions.  A patient I referred to Tammy for shockwave on his knee (his knee was resistant to usual physio treatment)  was shocked at the improvement he felt after 2 sessions. He reported it was 75 % better after 2 sessions.  He was considering arthroscopic surgery on his knee but has regained lost range and now can strengthen through that range to get back to good function.   Please do reach out to discuss how shockwave therapy may benefit you.   It may make the difference you need to get moving again and out of pain that may have been bothering you for a while. 

We completed Dry July (well some of us did) - some of us went sober and some completed 100k of exercise (well some of us did) - we raised almost $1,900 which goes to the Pinc and Steel foundation to help support Cancer rehab programs. 

We have some great offers for those wanting to get started with Clinical PIlates or the gym and even a special for those that can't decide. 

Have a great August  - see you in the clinic 

Jules x

Meet our newest admin team  - we warmly welcome our new admin team members.  Please be patient with us as the team find their feet so they can best serve you -  our wonderful clients. 

                                                                                                             Eleanor (left) Based at Ashgrove. Eleanor comes from a background of studying a Master of Public Health and is passionate about all areas of allied health. Eleanor is thrilled to be part of the Revive team and enjoys the face-to-face interaction with members of the revive community

Amber (right) Based at Ashgrove Amber has Worked in Hospitality and Admin/reception roles. She enjoys gym, exploring, going to the beach and spending time with family & friends. 

Tayla (left) Based at Ashgrove and West End.

Tayla’s background includes several years of hospitality experience, completing a diploma of nursing and working within the aged care industry. Along with her love for health and wellness, she also loves to travel and spent a couple of years as a flight attendant prior to joining our team.

Mel (right) Based at West End.
Melanie comes from a background of administration, reception and swim teaching.
With a keen interest in holistic health and wellness, she is very excited to be joining the team at Revive.

Amanda (left) Based at West End.  
When Amanda was in highschool, she was involved in dance and ballet.  She developed a passion for fitness, health and wellbeing, and decided to study Nutrition and Natural Medicine. Although she has worked in Customer Service and Administration, over the past twenty years, after raising her 3 boys, her interest in Natural Health has remained.  Amanda studied Reiki and Kinesiology. She is an exciting addition to our wonderful admin team.  

AUGUST OFFERS: MINI START UP PACKS (PILATES AND GYM)  AND A COMBO PACK TO GIVE YOU THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

ACL REHAB WITHOUT SURGERY

We now know that many ACL tears will heal naturally with the help of a brace and a good rehab program - without the need for surgery. Popular belief has, in the past,  mostly been that if you tear your ACL you have to have surgery - NOT SO !

Depending on the degree and type of tear there is a good chance that a torn ACL will actually repair over a period of 12 weeks.  A further 6-12 weeks can see you back doing most things including returning to sport. 

The evidence shows  very good statistics on the outcomes of non-surgical management of ACL tears and we are across the most up-to-date approaches and pathways.

If you or someone you know has torn their ACL the sooner they see us the better  - bracing and exercise can start straight away after the injury

DRY JULY THANKYOU !

Thanks to all of our clients who supported us for Dry July! Some of our staff went sober and some chose to do a physical challenge of 100km of exercise in the month of July. We raised a total of $1857.80!!! Thanks to all your generous donations. All the money goes to our chosen Cancer organisation - Pinc & Steel, who help to fund cancer rehabilitation and group exercise classes. If you or anyone you know is going through cancer, get in touch with our oncology Physio Claudia to see how she can help. 

Thanks again for all your support. Donations are open until the end of August if you would like to contribute to Pinc & Steel

SOME OF OUR DRY JULY TEAM CONTRIBUTERS 

SPONSORED ATHLETE  NEWS: LUCY STIRLING

Lucy has relocated to the mountains to live for now but we are still working closely with her to provide physio services and advice via telehealth.   Lucy has been a wonderful athlete that we have loved supporting over many years and we look forward to working with her supporting her climbing journey as an outdoor climber. 

Here's a stunning pic of Lucy in action :

SHOCKWAVE THERAPY 

The results we are seeing are SHOCKING  (not joking).
We are seeing some great results using shockwave therapy on joints like knees and shoulders. 
The scope for the use of shockwave is much greater than people realise and conditions like arthritis (knees, hips and shoulders in particular)  and tendonopathies (achilles and plantar fasciitis) are responding to this therapy within 3 - 5 treatment sessions.  
Talk to your therapist about whether shockwave therapy could benefit you  - Tammy our Chiro is the expert clinician in this area and is availabe for treatments at West End every week day.