June 2019, Volume 7 Edition 6
DRAM - Diastasis (separation) of Rectus Abdominis Muscle
A DRAM refers to a separation and stretch of connective tissue (linea alba) located between the two rectus abdominis muscles...
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Whittlesea Physiotherapy is committed to providing the highest quality care to achieve the best possible outcomes for all our patients. Our physiotherapists are focused on providing a comprehensive assessment and treatment, using the most up to date treatment techniques to restore function and allow you to return to your desired activities as quickly as possible. Our treatment recommendations are tailored to suit each patient's individual needs, as we understand generic solutions simply don't achieve the best outcomes.
Whittlesea Physiotherapy was established in 2005 and services the township of Whittlesea and surrounding areas of Eden Park, Yan Yean, Doreen, Mernda, Humevale, Kinglake West, Kinglake and Flowerdale.
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Restore your physical function and performance, reduce pain.
Accredited exercise physiologists (AEPs) specialise in clinical exercise
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Improve your strength, flexibility, coordination and performance.
Ensure an optimal return to sport following an injury or improve your performance.
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Samantha Heyfron is the practice principal, establishing Whittlesea Physiotherapy in 2005. She graduated from La Trobe University in 1994 and has worked in a variety of settings including private practice, hospital, rehabilitation and community health.
Samantha has undertaken extensive continuing education in the areas of Pilates, sports injuries, women’s health, low lever laser therapy, dry needling, exercise prescription, business management, spinal and musculoskeletal conditions.
Adam graduated as a Physiotherapist from La Trobe University in 2009. Since then he has worked in both in private practice and elite sport. He has practiced across Melbourne in a variety of private clinics and also practiced in London where his love of exercise and rehabilitation grew.
Adam has worked within many sporting settings including football, soccer and swimming. While Adam has a background in sports and gym-based exercise, he also enjoys applying his experience in assessing and treating chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis, lower back pain and headaches.
Jennifer is a Accredited Exercise Physiologist, providing 1-on-1 Exercise Physiology services as well as group based Pilates and Exercise Rehabilitation classes. Working across both acute hospital wards and the inpatient rehabilitation centre alongside senior Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists provided Jennifer with extensive experience in a diverse range of areas such as cardio-pulmonary, neurological, surgical, oncology and hydrotherapy.
Jennifer strongly believes in providing a client-centred approach to exercise and rehabilitation solutions that fit in with her clients’ lifestyles and busy schedules. Jennifer treats the whole person, not just the injury or condition.Jennifer’s areas of special interest include: women’s health (including pre/post natal, PCOS, endometriosis, menopause); persistent pain & fatigue; and osteoarthritis, osteopenia/ osteoporosis.
Leaha has an extensive background in the health and fitness industries, rehabilitation and has previous experience working in the health sector as a Div 1 nurse.
Leaha also has certificate III and IV in fitness and certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance. Further studies include Pilates, Exercise Nutrition, Punchfit trainer and Posture assessment. Her passion is helping people recover from injuries as well as improving their health through exercise and movement.
A DRAM refers to a separation and stretch of connective tissue (linea alba) located between the two rectus abdominis muscles...
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Muscle Injuries (Strains and Tears)
Muscle injuries are one of the most common injuries sustained while playing sport. Muscle injuries can range on a continuum from contusion, strain, to tear. A muscle contusion often refers to a muscle bruise; where a strain and tear refers to the degree of damage sustained to muscle fibres.
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