Exercise Physiology comes to Port Augusta. Westside Physiotherapy are excited to welcome ex local Tim Manning of Aim Exercise Physiology. Tim will be working out of Westside Physiotherapy starting Monday 28th August. Check out Aim Exercise Physiology Facebook page for all the information relating to his clinic. If you wish to have a chat about this service or book an appointment phone (08) 8331 1557. https://www.facebook.com/aimexphys/

This week Libby finds herself in Perth, Western Australia with the SA Country U16 Boys and Girls state sides at the @helloworldau U16 Australian Junior Championships. Westside Physiotherapy will be CLOSED from Sunday July 9th until Monday July 17th 2017.

Get in quick. For tomorrow only Westside Physiotherapy will be home to Filly & Colt Boutique for all your little ones last minute race needs.

What a ripper day for the Gulf and Ranges Optometrists Pichi Richi Marathon. For those runners looking for some running recovery visit us in the main hall for a massage or use of our Recovery Pump Boots free of charge. Westside Physiotherapy will be CLOSED today. Sorry for any inconvenience.

We are celebrating our 1st Birthday and want your help to celebrate! Take us up on these great birthday specials: >>> Initial consults normally $70 will be $55 until June 30th 2017 >>> Access our Recovery Pump Boots and recovery room accessories including foam rollers, massage balls and posture poles for 30 minutes for just $15 >>> Discounted prices on massage sticks - $12 and massage balls - $10. Purchase now to help with those hard to get to spots Phone 7610 8242 to book an appointment or jump onto our Facebook page or website to book online.

Globally, unless competing at an elite level, exercise recovery is done poorly. Coaches, trainers, and parents emphasise the importance of warming up to avoid injury but very few discuss post exercise recovery which plays a significant role in preventing injury and fatigue. At Westside Physiotherapy, we truly believe prevention is better than a cure and aim to keep you on the track for longer. Our Sports Recovery Room is designed to aid muscle recovery post exercise to ensure you stay out of our consult room and on the track, field, or court. If this sounds appealing check out our introductory Sports Recovery Room offer – pay just $50 for 45 minutes of recovery bliss. We advise high water intake before, during and after your 45 minute treatment. Head to our Facebook page or website westsidephysiotherapy.com.au to book online or phone 7610 8242 to talk to our staff. Sunday appointments are available between 1pm and 4pm. Read on below for more information relating to each treatment option available. ----- Sports Massage – a type of massage specifically tailored to treat sporting injuries or ailments. Some of the know benefits of sports massage include improving flexibility, relieving pain, improving blood circulation and decreasing swelling. ----- Recovery Boots – the recovery pump uses sequential pneumatic compression therapy to help muscle fatigue, soreness, and inflammation. The leg pumps inflate starting at the feet and gradually working their way up the leg until full compression is achieved. The pump then rhythmically deflates and inflates at regular intervals. ----- Myofascial Cupping – myofascial cupping lifts and separates soft tissue by applying negatively pressurised cups over various fascia and gliding the cups using massage cream or oil. This technique increases blood flow and provides a passive stretch to underlying tissues. Unlike traditional cupping techniques myofascial cupping will not leave you with large circular bruises. ----- Dry Needling – is the application of acupuncture needles into muscle to treat pain and dysfunction caused by muscle spasm or stiffness. The needles are left in place for a short period of time and may be twisted or manipulated to elicit a heightened response. ----- Electrotherapy – a variety of electrotherapy modalities are available, ultrasound and interferential are the two most commonly used. These two treatments can assist in pain reduction and aiding natural healing properties.

A quick update to let everyone know that while Libby is away Sunday our Sunday Clinic will still be opened from 1pm to 4pm run by the amazing Orla. Wishing everyone a safe and injury free weekend.

🏉 🚴 SUNDAYS ARE BACK 🏃🏀 Sunday Sports Injury Clinic is back starting May 7th. Times are subject to change. Keep your eyes on our page for more info on our new Recovery Room and what we have to offer.

For those of you that visited me in my first six months of operating you would have come across my not so helpful sisters sitting on my front desk. Well now they are starting a business venture of their own. Head over to their Facebook page Filly & Colt Boutique and check out their collection of clothing, accessories and fake up for little fillys and colts aged 2-10. If you like what you see head down to the Augusta Markets on Saturday and have a browse. https://www.facebook.com/fillyandcolt/

That's a wrap for the @helloworldau U18 National Basketball Champs. The girls had a great week finishing 6th, while the boys finished 11th. Tomorrow is a travel day and Monday will be some RnR before returning to the clinic Tuesday 18th April 2017. Wishing everyone an enjoyable Easter and safe travels.

Westside Physiotherapy will be CLOSED today Monday 10th April and re opened on Tuesday 18th April as Libby is helping these young athletes stay fit and healthy at the U18 National Basketball Champs in Townsville QLD. We hope you have a safe and happy Easter. Please phone 08 7610 8242 to book or book online via Facebook.