Oncology blog

Here at Active Health Riverina, we are passionate about rehabilitation following all types of cancer and have a PINC accredited oncology physiotherapist.

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Life after an amputation ......

Life. It's unexpected. It's unexplainable sometimes, but it's life. You never think it's going to happen to you. You always hear about tragedy, disaster, unexpected events in the news, in the media and whilst we try not to take this life for granted, you really never expect such events to happen to you…. Well, it happened, December 2021. It happened to us.

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W sitting - what you need to know

‘W’ sitting is a common position used when children are playing or transitioning from one position to another.

However, ‘W’ sitting is not okay if your child spends long periods playing and sitting in this position or if it is the only sitting position they use.

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Let's talk head shape

You may have noticed that your baby’s head is not symmetrical and is looking a little flat. Particularly during the first 12 months of life a baby's skull is soft and moldable. This is because the bones are not fused together to allow for the rapid growth that is occurring.

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What is paediatric physiotherapy?

Did you know that physiotherapists can choose to work solely with children under 18 years old? At Active physiotherapy we have three physiotherapist’s who have a special interest in working with children. Children are not mini adults.

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Tree Change - The move home I never thought I’d make

I remember the day I made the call to explore options back home in Wagga Wagga. Active Physio’s Director Paul Heffernan is where I started. Paul and my Dad knew each other from touch footy and Paul also treated my mum’s knee. By all reports he was a good guy (and very professional). The usual website and social media check clauses were passed and I made the call.........

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May 2022 – Action!

In this newsletter: Finally we have some building action to get excited about!, Opportunity for growth - Physiotherapist position available, Push for new public chronic pain group in Wagga, Walk & Talk, Tayla commences in Tumut, New Baby Girls!, Giving project for May, New Student Placement - Emma & Academy Games

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April 2022 – Gears & Beers!

In this newsletter: Gears & Beers, PSC Insurance Brokers Wagga Wagga Pro-Am at Wagga Wagga Country Club, Day in the life of a physio by Tayla Lindner, Exercise Right classes, Extra day in Coolamon, Tash’s new baby girl!, Giving project, Student - Jarad, Academy Games

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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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