To speak with a Workplace Health & Wellbeing Consultant today, call 1300 424 895

josh

Home » Archives for josh » Page 18

Balancing A Sedentary Life With Massage by Maryann Stamatopoulos

by

Previously we have discussed the importance and frequency of Remedial Massage; we used the paradigm of having a car serviced or going in for a tune up. 

Speaking from personal experience I understand our sedentary lifestyles are something that are often unavoidable. At the end of my working day,  when I previously sat at a desk all day, my shoulders were hiked up to my ears, looking like I was wearing them as earrings. As a result, I have been an advocate of regular massage treatment, even before changing careers and becoming a Remedial Therapist. Still to this day I look forward to my regular tune up and my body thanks me.

6 Tips for the Corporate Runner: The Balancing Act

by
Young woman runner with earphones in city, using smartwatch.

Now more than ever, the ability to maintain the desirable work-life balance is becoming increasing difficult. Finding enough time in the busy schedule to complete our necessary (physical and psychological) exercise is tough. Below are a few tips to help you maximise your training time and help you stay injury free: Planning the week in … Read more

Pinnacle Staff Masterclasses begin for 2015!

by

To kick off the new year, Maddy Linton, our Exercise Physiologist challenged her fellow colleagues to take on her “Core Stability Master Class”. An effective way to target the abdominals and glutes, our therapists enjoyed a well deserved day in the sun. Looking forward to the upcoming activities planned in 2015!

Pinnacle Health Group Bowling Night

by

We are constantly telling our patients that life is about the balance; you need to have your work, rest and play! We are people of our word, believing in practising what we preach, and last week the Pinnacle Health Group Melbourne team enjoyed some fun and health competition, taking to the bowling lanes for a … Read more

What is Podiatry at Pinnacle Health?

by

It is common knowledge that Podiatry is the study of the foot, but there is still a lot of mystery around what kinds of injuries are commonly treated by podiatry. The most common facets to podiatry include: Biomechanical or Sports Injuries There are usually many key factors involved when you have acquired an injury, one … Read more

Running Into Trouble

by

More than ever, Melbournians are pounding the pavements and choosing running as their preferred form of exercise. Heading off for a run by the beach, park or local trail is now as recognisable a part of the Melbourne cultural psyche and routine as sipping a Latte on the tram into work. The reasons for this … Read more

Lower Back Pain

by

Low Back Pain Low back pain is one of the most common presentations seen by physiotherapists, and 80% of the adult population will experience back pain at some point in their life. The low back (Lumbar Spine and adjacent structures) is a complex mechanical device, and many structure exist that can contribute to pain. The … Read more

What is rotator cuff tendonitis?

by

After spinal pain, shoulder injuries are the next most prevalent injury seen in private Physiotherapy practice – and even more common in an active, gym going population. What Is Rotator Cuff Tendonitis? The rotator cuff is a group of muscles, which originate from the shoulder blade and attach to the upper arm bone (humerus) via … Read more

Barefoot Running

by

An Introduction To Barefoot Running By Podiatrist Tim Deveson Running barefoot has, of course, been around since the beginning of humankind. Barefoot shoes specifically for running or regular structured running shoes are a much more recent phenomenon, but one that quickly dominated the running landscape. Today, the barefoot running concept has suddenly become popular again. … Read more