Howard Poon                 B.App.Sc (Sport and Exercise) 
Accredited Exercise Physiologist

How many of you can agree with us that this winter has probably been the warmest winter in 2-3 years. If this continue's on, we should in for a great spring that's coming up.

Speaking of spring, there are a few things happening in September.

On the first week of September, Monte is going to be away and will be back on Monday, September 9th.

Howard will be going away for a month from Thursday, September 19th - Monday October 21st.

During these times, it would be greatly appreciated if clients were able to assist by getting their own exercise programs out and putting the date at the top of the program. The exercise sessions will still be run as per the timetable. When Monte is away, the attended sessions will be claimed under 'Exercise Physiology' and not 'Group Physiotherapy'. If this concerns you, please check with your private health fund to see you have allocated funds for this service. If you do not wish to come due to claiming purposes, please call us before October 31st to organise a make up session.

As we mentioned in the previous newsletter articles, MediGYM was working on a new software system. We are now proud to announce that this has finished it's trial period and we have been giving keytags to all clients to log their attendance. For the time being, this software is going to be working together with the current MediGYM systems. We expect that this transition phase to take approximately 6-9 months before it takes over. 

We would like to take this chance to thank all the clients who have received their keytag and are scanning every session. Your efforts allow us to fine-tune all the glitches that may occur.

Congratulations for those of you who attended and/or completed the City to Surf.

We understand that whilst most of you were having fun, if you didn't prepare correctly, it may not be too much fun for your muscles or joints afterwards. 

If you would like to have a Physiotherapist to patch you up, have a look at our special offer!

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Tennis elbow is not restricted to those who play tennis. It is a condition in which tendon damage causes soreness or pain around the outside of the elbow or the lateral epicondyle. The symptoms of tennis elbow are noticeable when the palm is turned upward. Damage to the tendons in the forearm makes wrist movements and forearm rotation painful and can limit day to day activities.

Tennis elbow is considered a repetitive movement injury. The name is derived from repetitive movements that commonly occur when playing tennis. In fact, any repetitive movement from consistent turning and twisting can cause tennis elbow. Examples include working on an industrial machine, desk job, and other sports. Sometimes, tennis elbow can actually be caused by a direct blow to the tendons of the elbow area.

A physical therapist can help relieve pain and restore motion and strength to the arm, wrist, fingers, and elbow. The therapist can help with recovery as well as injury prevention and future recurrences of tennis elbow.

Your physician may recommend prescription medication to reduce pain and inflammation. The physical therapist will work closely with the physician to improve circulation, promote healing and help restore full function as quickly as possible.

Expect your physical therapist to:

• Identify the movement(s) that may have actually caused your injury and help you to avoid them.
• Identify weaknesses or joint restrictions and correct them.
• Help reduce pain with treatment techniques and modalities like ultrasound, cold therapy.
• Prescribe a home exercise program.

Exercise and physical therapy is the only long term solution to recover and prevent injury. Once your tendons have started to heal, physical therapy will help you regain strength and endurance. Your physical therapist will assist you during the rehabilitation process every step of the way. Treatment may also include cold therapy to reduce swelling, medications to reduce pain and inflammation and rest.

If you or someone you know has pain in your forearm that interferes with daily activities, ask your physician if physical therapy is right for you. You can also contact us directly and we'll be happy to schedule an appointment right away.

We'll design an exercise program that is geared towards your specific needs, abilities and goals and help you. Don't suffer with the constant pain and restrictions of tennis elbow anymore. Contact our office today. Our goal is to help you. We'll be your ticket to a speedy recovery.

MediGYM™ is a multi-award winning community health care centre servicing Mosman, Cremorne and Neutral Bay areas for over 10 years. 

The team here are passionate about giving you back your optimal sense of well-being.

Read our story and then call us at (02) 9960 6166 to organise your first complimentary time-tabled fitness session. If required, please call the same number- (02) 99606 166 to book your physiotherapy or massage session.  

Please Note:

Physical Therapy in our newsletters means Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology

Physician = Doctor

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