Christmas is so close you can smell the Eggnog.
The Action team is taking a much-needed break and closing the clinic between Christmas and the New Year. We're excited to be spending time with our families after such a crazy year.
Leading up to Christmas our opening times remain the same, however, we will be closing up early on the 24th of December.
Appointments are still available and if you have any concerns regarding your injury we encourage you to come and see us prior to the Christmas break. This is also a good opportunity to use up any remaining health fund or Medicare EPC rebate before Jan 1st when they will reset.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us -
02 4940 8300
At this time every year, we see a spike in certain injuries. Here are some tips and pointers to consider:
Do your homework - Injuries don't take holidays.
If you have a prescribed routine of exercises, stretches, icing, etc to manage a particular condition, make sure you continue with this over the holiday period. Every January we see an increase in people presenting to physiotherapy with injury “flare-ups” due to taking a holiday from their injury management routine.
Some things should be left to the kids
Every year we hear some impressive (& sometimes disastrous) injury stories of adults mucking around with kids toys. So, if you are going to be tempted to play with your child’s new Christmas present, make sure that it can tolerate your weight & perhaps think about the last time you did something like that (e.g. riding a skateboard for the first time in 20+ years often results in broken arms!).
Get at least 30 mins Exercise a day
The Christmas period can be a wonderful time of fun, family, food, drink & relaxation. See if you can find some time to get some exercise in. You may even have more time than normal to go for a walk, a bike ride or a swim down at the beach. Exercise is a great way to keep the body moving well.
Boozey Shenanigans
Alcohol can be a major factor of many injuries over holiday periods. With alcohol consumption comes impaired judgement, reduced steadiness, in-coordination & reduced inhibitions. This combination is perfect for all manor of injuries. So without trying to sound like the Christmas Grinch, perhaps think about what activities you do and take care if you choose to drink this Christmas.
Have fun, be safe and enjoy!
