As we draw closer to the end of 2024 we showcase some amazing Physiocise client travels, Dr Kate completing her PhD and Dimity achieving her Bronze Medallion at Bronte Surf Club! Our fabulous physio Kay and CFO Karen have both celebrated their kid’s weddings too! What a fantastic way to finish the year.

Introducing Doctor Kate

Kate has completed her PhD

Wedding Celebrations

Two staff members celebrate family weddings

SUmmer Holiday Timetable

Kick off the new year feeling strong!

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Term 1 starts Tue 28 Jan to Sat 12 Apr

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Our amazing Physio, Kate Roberts, has been working hard behind the scenes for the past three years on her PhD focused on Low Back Pain. As part of her research, Kate wrote six papers that describe a novel approach to managing low back pain, emphasizing the positive actions individuals can take when dealing with chronic pain.

We extend a huge congratulations to her on the recent submission of her thesis! With her findings, we aim to continue improving and remain at the forefront of research into the latest back pain treatments for our clients.

Now that Kate has completed her PhD we are very excited to announce her return to Physiocise classes and consultations starting in January. We know our clients will be just as happy to have her back.

Below is the abstract of Kate’s recently submitted thesis. If anyone is interested in reading any of the four research papers Kate has published over the past few years, please see the links below. She is also about to publish two more! What amazing work, Kate. We are so proud of you.

“Given the escalating global impact of low back pain (LBP), a recent initiative highlighted in The Lancet Series on LBP emphasized the urgent need for healthcare providers to actively support individuals with LBP in embracing healthy lifestyles and fostering resilience against pain. This thesis, therefore, endeavoured to create a model of resilience for LBP with a focus on the positive attributes that contribute to resilience. The research brings together the impact of healthy lifestyle behaviours (i.e., adequate physical activity, optimal sleep, non-smoking, non-problematic alcohol consumption and maintaining an appropriate weight), positive social interactions, and emotional well-being on the capacity to maintain high levels of function, the pursuit of meaningful goals, and engagement in valuable tasks such as work and recreation when faced with LBP. As resilience changes with time and circumstance, both longitudinal and qualitative studies were used to complete the body of work, which culminated in the development of a sleep retraining program designed specifically for people with LBP.”

Positive lifestyle behaviours and emotional health factors are associated with low back pain resilience. The Spine Journal. Oct 2022.  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-022-07404-7

The impact of aggregate positive lifestyle behaviours on low back pain resilience and care seeking. The Spine Journal. Oct 2023.  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2023.06.388

Perceived social support impacts on exercise adherence in patients with chronic low back pain. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Vol 37. Nov 2024.
https://dx.doi.org/10.3233/BMR-230239

A community health-coaching referral program following discharge from treatment for chronic low back pain – a qualitative study of the patient's perspective. BMS Health Services Research, 24. September 2024.  https://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-11509-8

We had so many fabulous photos from last term’s travel feature that we thought we would make it a regular feature here each term! So if you have any travel plans, remember to send us a photo of you during your trip!  #physiocisetravels

 Here are some fabulous photos from the last few months.
Click on the images to view them in full size. 👇🏼

First up, Maria King, our Physio, on a road trip from Sydney to Melbourne for the AFL grand final (they were happier on the way there than on the way home!). Roadside stop to do some lunges!

Chris Daly (Advanced Floppy class) – needing a standing Psoas Stretch at St Ninian’s Isle on Shetland Island.
“The Standing Stones of Stenness on Orkney are 5,000 years old, older than Stonehenge and the Pyramids. The attached photo shows I am slightly more flexible than the standing stone, but probably not much more. Amazing history here.”

Margie Davies (long term client) – Table Stretch in Skazka Canyon, Kyrgyzstan

Jennie Lakos (strong knees class) - ‘Hiking in Scotland which I couldn’t do without Physiocise’. What spectacular views.

Melissa Partington (our Managing Director and Physio) – Bulgarian lunges in Greece, lying buttock stretch in Cinque Terre, Italy and Table Stretch in Italy.

Michele Miller (Advanced floppy class), on recent trip to Japan.

“Walking in Japan involves steps, steps and more steps, especially in the mountains. My Japanese friend couldn’t believe I wasn’t aching after walking up and downhill for 15 km on Mt Takao in Tokyo. Thank you Physiocise!”

Sue Mavin (our Physio) doing her balance exercises on a beautiful beach in Sir Lanka.
What a stunning pic!

Coming up in Term 1…Bush B.A.S.S.

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DIMITY’S BRONZE MEDALLION

Dimity has been training hard during the past few months to pass the Bronze Medallion with Bronte Surf Club. The training program was an 8-week journey towards becoming a patrolling lifesaver at Bronte Surf Life Saving Club and a valued member of the Bronte community. Congratulations Dim!

Our Physio, Kay Fitton was the mother of the bride in September. Their beautiful daughter Grace was married in Sydney.

Our Finance Director, Karen Toker, celebrated her son’s wedding in October. Kenan and his new wife Jenna married in the family garden.

Summer Holiday Classes

Keep up your routine during the school holidays.

Term 1 Bookings Open

Term 1 starts Tue 28 Jan to Sat 12 Apr

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Can’t make it to class in Term 1?