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Phase 1: Calm

let's get you comfortable.

damn. you’ve just injured yourself. now, what? depending on how bad things are, you will likely need a period of letting the injured area settle down a bit. this doesn't mean you’ve got to quickly drop everything you're doing and rest completely. rather, the art is to find a sweet spot we like to call ‘optimal loading’. this means we want to get the injured area moving and working just enough to signal proper healing processes, without under-working it and causing significant deterioration in your capabilities. we like to call this the Calm Phase. this may require some modifications to your usual activities for a little bit coupled with using pain relieving techniques such as massage, joint mobilisations, and exercise to help “calm sh*t down”. we will work with you to the absolute best of our ability to avoid saying “stop entirely." of course if we mutually decide this is the best option, it won’t be for long and we will outline the steps you need to take to get you back to what you love. inevitably during this phase, your capabilities will drop slightly due to the acute nature of your injury. how steep and long this drop is can depend on many factors, but with our expertise we will help find your sweet spot and mitigate these losses.

Timeframe: 1-2 weeks from the day you got injured.

Example: you’ve just tweaked your back. you’re sore, you’re stiff and you’re worried. you’re starting to ask yourself “will I always feel like this?”. this is where you need to let things calm down and let us help you find useful strategies you can use at home - eg finding comfortable positions, heat/ice, etc.

Phase 2: Build

let's get you moving and grooving.

once things have settled down enough, we’ve got a bit of a hill to climb together to get you back up to where you were before your injury. we call this the Build Phase. the primary goal here is to gradually increase the intensity of your activities, add in a bit more strength training and build up both your capability and confidence. this phase isn’t always a smooth ride. sometimes there are ups and downs, particularly if you are dealing with something more significant or an injury that has been around for some time. sometimes this phase is all about implementing healthy habits that will work for you. as you already know, making true habitual change can be a challenge but once you start, you are unstoppable. you will still receive hands-on treatment (as needed) to not only reduce pain but also to help improve your range of motion. while these types of treatments can feel nice, their benefits only last for a short period. this is why over time we will make sure to focus more on active strategies such as strength training, stretching, as well as welcoming the activities you enjoy back into your life.

Timeframe: 2-12 weeks from the day you got injured.

Example: your back pain is not nearly as bad as it was during the calm phase. you have some good days and some bad days. you are feeling heaps more comfortable, but you aren’t quite back to your pre-injury ways. this is the time to start building you back up.

Phase 3: Strengthen

let's get you stronger than ever.

most conventional physiotherapy stops once you're able to get back to where you started just before you got injured. this is fine, but this won't necessarily help prevent future injruies. unfortunately most injuries we see stem from people pushing their bodies beyond what they're regularly used to. as the old saying goes, “doing too much too quick, after doing too little for too long”. this ultimately means, we’ve exceeded our body's current capacity and something has decided to tell us this by sending us pain signals. this is where the Strength Phase comes in. the beautiful thing about the human body is that all of our tissues whether it be muscle, cartilage, tendon, or bone can adapt and become stronger than they ever were before - strength training is the perfect way to bring on these changes.

one of the greatest things about strength training is that everyone can benefit from it. it is as much for the professional athlete as it is for the STAHM of 3 little monsters or the retiree who has just taken up a new sport in her 70s. not only does it help reduce pain, but it improves recovery, reduces injury rates and has unreal bigger picture advantages such as improving bone density and cardiovascular health.

Timeframe: 6-12 weeks+ from the day you got injured.

Example: your back is feeling pretty good. you are now able to pick up where you left off, but still find yourself avoiding/being afraid of certain movements. this phase is all about getting you stronger, and feeling more confident and empowered, to move any which way you want - (not just like you were before your injury).

WHAT WE DO

looking for a GC physio who works with you to ensure sustainable, long-term physical health?

Phase 1: Calm

let's get you comfortable.

Phase 2: Build

let's get you moving and grooving.

Phase 3: Strengthen

let's get you stronger than ever.

our fees

per visit | $120

most popular | 5 for $500

best value | 10+ for $85 each

WHAT WE DO

looking for a GC physio who works with you to ensure sustainable, long-term physical health?

Phase 1: Calm

let's get you comfortable.

Phase 2: Build

let's get you moving and grooving.

Phase 3: Strengthen

let's get you stronger than ever.

our fees

per visit | $120

most popular | 5 for $500

best value | 10+ for $85 each

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