2 local students share their experience of a placement at Active

We were thrilled to have 2 Physiotherapy students at Active recently who were able to enjoy a placement together. Both grew up in Wagga. Claudia attended University of Canberra and Mitch Charles Sturt University, Albury. We have had back to back placements in 2021 and are grateful for the opportunity to share our knowledge and experience. We asked Claudia and Mitch about their experiences.

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November 2021 – You Are Always Welcome Here

In this newsletter, there is lots of great content such as: Archies thongs for kids, Golf assessments, Paeds update Nov 2021, Why do our practitioners love their profession? Rhen & Ben, Support Team - new member Julia, November 2021 Active giving project - Movember & Pain Revolution, University student placements, Quote of the month, Tai Chi classes, Soph’s blog Allostatic Load and Stress

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Paediatric Services update - Tahnee

I joined the Active team all those years ago with purpose and a vision. A vision to create a service dedicated to providing therapy to children of all ages and all abilities. Many years of hard work later, here we are with a team of physiotherapists dedicated to paediatric therapy provision.

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Allostatic Load and Stress by Soph Shephard

If our allostatic load remains consistently high, it can mean our system is constantly working in a state of “fight or flight”. We can think of allostatic load using the “Cup Analogy” - we all have a cup (some bigger, some smaller), which gets filled up as we are exposed to stressors.

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Sub 3 hour Marathon, 10 years in the making

Ten years ago, I was 18 years old and I could barely run 5km. The thought of running 10kms seemed impossible and I believed that running was never something I would be good at. I reasoned that I was just genetically disadvantaged to run any sort of long distance. But in October 2021 I ran my first marathon in a time of 2:56.23.

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October 2021 – You Are Always Welcome Here

In this newsletter, there is lots of great content such as: - Sophie’s Tai Chi classes - Why do our practitioners love their profession? - Aquatic Therapy is back on - Goodbye to Eden & Pat - good luck - OCTOBER 2021 Active giving project - CP Alliance - Work experience and University student placements - Quote of the month - TAD’S Ready Set Move - ACTIVE TEAM

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September 2021 – You Belong Here

In this newsletter, there is lots of great content such as: Why do our practitioners love their profession? - TAD’S Ready Set Move - Active giving project BLOSS charity - CSU 4th year Physiotherapy student - Quote of the month - New positions - Stripe

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Successful Communication

individuals who present with communication difficulties often require a greater degree of “active listening” by the practitioner, not only in relation to verbal communication, but also body language, facial expressions and demeanour/behaviour.

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August 2021 – You Belong Here

In this newsletter, there is lots of great content such as: 10 tips to stay ACTIVE in Winter, Cycling Assessments, Support Team Profile – Sarah B, AUGUST 2021 Active giving project – SMA Foundation, CSU 4th year Physiotherapy student – Grace Kingham, Olympics – A master class in how to wipe out, Goal Setting and “Failing” – New blog

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Goal Setting and “Failing”

Goal setting is also an intrinsic and vital part of physiotherapy - for every single person who comes in our doors, we want to know what drives you, and where we are headed to make sure our treatment approach is tailored to your own unique situation.

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July updates - Monthly newsletter

Big news from Active PhysiotherapyExercise Right classes for 65+, QR reminder, Practitioner profile: Eden Bradford, Support Team Profile: Jess, JULY 2021 Active giving project - Sunflower House, CSU 4th year Physiotherapy student - Chantal Smith (Student), Active Golf Balls, TAD assessments NDIS - Do you have clients who would like to ride a bike?, What is it like to be a student physiotherapist at Active Physiotherapy

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Do you suffer from migraines?

Migraine is a common neurological condition in the general population, affecting on average approximately 12% of the population. Physiotherapists who are experienced in migraine will be able to perform an assessment, and treat problems with your neck and shoulder region that might be contributing to migraine symptoms.

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June updates - Monthly newsletter

Baby News, Southern Spots Academy, Mother's Day Giveaway, Support Team Profile - Brooke, May Active Giving Project, Are you a runner? Join our Facebook group, Newspaper Article - Rise in post-lockdown sport injuries, New group exercise class, Give us your feedback, what do you want from our social media?

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Exercise and Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease is becoming more prevalent, with approximately 10 million people currently diagnosed with the condition worldwide. Exercise has recently become a cornerstone for the management of Parkinson’s disease.

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May updates - Monthly newsletter

Baby News, Southern Spots Academy, Mother's Day Giveaway, Support Team Profile - Brooke, May Active Giving Project, Are you a runner? Join our Facebook group, Newspaper Article - Rise in post-lockdown sport injuries, New group exercise class, Give us your feedback, what do you want from our social media?

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