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SUTHERLAND
PHYSIOTHERAPY AND
SPORTS INJURY CLINIC
Level 1, 41-47 Eton St, Sutherland 2232 Ph 9545-1933
V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 3
S P R I N G 2 0 0 6
Whiplash
Prevention
A properly
positioned car
head rest can
reduce the risk of
whiplash in a rear
collision by 6
times.
To prevent
whiplash:
1.the top of the
headrest should be
at eye level or
higher
2.the head rest
should be as close
to the head as
possible.
A low rest can act
as a pivot, and if
too far away it is
ineffective in
minimising
movement.
Reference: Transport
Accident Commission
2003
What Causes Neck
Pain?
Your head is heavy and is
balanced on a narrow support
made up of 7 bones called
vertebrae. The vertebrae are
separated from each other by
discs, stabilised by joints and
ligaments and moved by
muscles. Because the neck is
so mobile, it is easily
damaged. Injury and
postural problems are the
most common causes of neck
pain. Diseases such as
arthritis or degeneration of
discs can also cause pain.
Neck Injuries
Neck Injuries most often
result from motor vehicle
accidents, sports or occupational
accidents. Damage may
occur to vertebrae, joints,
nerves, discs, ligaments and
muscles. A common neck
injury is the acceleration /
deceleration injury or
“whiplash” where the head is
thrown forwards or
backwards.
Posture
Poor posture can cause neck
pain. Ligaments over stretch,
muscles can tire and the neck
joints and nerves are put
under pressure. Slouching
your shoulders with the
head pushed forward,
sleeping with your head in an
awkward position, or working
with your head down for long
periods, will all tend to cause
or worsen neck pain.
Preventing Neck Pain
Here are some helpful tips.
Posture: think tall with chest
lifted, shoulders relaxed, chin
tucked in and head level.
Sleeping: Find a suitable
pillow and avoid sleeping on
your stomach.
Relaxation: Recognize when
you are tense. Relax the
shoulders and do not
clench your teeth.
Work: Ensure your
work station is set
up correctly and you
sit properly in the
changes of position can
help.
Exercise: Correct exercises
will help keep your neck
flexible and strong.
Physiotherapists can
help.
Physiotherapists can help
advise on posture
correction, appropriate neck
exercises, work station setup,
pillows and relaxation
techniques.
Physiotherapists can also
provide specific “hands—on”
treatment if necessary to
help alleviate neck pain.
This may include
mobilisation or manipulation
of the joints, soft tissue
massage and stretches.
Source: Australian Physiotherapy Association
Patient Information. 2004.
chair. Frequent
stretches and

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Sick Leave
Certificates
Physiotherapists have
been legally
authorised to provide
patients with sick
leave certificates in
accordance with the
Workplace Amendment
Act (2005).
Provided time away
from work is linked to
an injury being
treated a certificate
can be issued. Just
ask your physiotherapist
if you
require one.
SMS Reminder
Service
The practice can SMS
you a reminder about
your appointment.
Please check we have
your mobile number
if you would like this
service.
Opening
Hours
Monday—Friday
7.30am—6pm
Saturday
8am –1.00pm
SUTHERLAND
PHYSIOTHERAPY AND
NEW STAFF
Sutherland Physiotherapy
welcomes our new physiotherapist
John Daher.
John completed his
B.App.Sc (Physiotherapy)
in 2004. John arrives with
great enthusiasm towards
professional development
and has worked with
Athletics NSW. He has a
special interest in the
management of
lumbo-pelvic dysfunction,
core stability and
rehabilitation programs.
PILATES UPDATE
Rebecca has made a busy
start to the new Pilates
and Exercise Studio which
opened in May. We have
had a tremendous
response from our clients
thus far and Rebecca is
now opening several more
group and semi-private
classes to cater for this
increased demand. If you
have any enquiries about
Pilates, please do not
hesitate to contact the
clinic.
SPORTS INJURY CLINIC
DRAGONS UPDATE
After a promising run
towards the end of
season, Dr Paul Annett and
the Dragons have fallen
short of another Grand
Final birth. A disappointing
end to the year for the
team but we are sure they
will be back next year with
the motivation needed to
win the premiership that
has eluded them for over
25 years.
NEOCONTROL CHAIR
Do you suffer from
pelvic floor
incontinence?
Sutherland Physiotherapy
will soon have a solution. In
October we will be offering
a new innovative device
called the Neocontrol
Chair.
1 in 3 women who have
had a baby have weakened
pelvic floor muscles.
You know the signs - constantly
feeling the urge to
go to the toilet or leaking
urine when laughing or
coughing.
At Sutherland you have the
chance to regain your pelvic
power. The Neocontrol
Chair provides a nonsurgical,
non-invasive
painless way of exercising
the muscles of the pelvic
floor to rebuild strength and
Sutherland’s Physiotherapists
Kenny Michalopoulos
Eddie Farah
Rebecca Sharp
John Daher
endurance, re-establishing
bladder control.
Recent Australian studies
showed 84% of women
were cured or had
enhanced bladder control
after a pelvic floor exercise
programme with a specialised
physiotherapist.
If you would like any more
information give us a call on
9545 1933 and make an
appointment with Rebecca.
Neocontrol Chair
IT’S A BOY!
Congratulations & best
wishes to Dr Paul Annett
and his wife Jane on the
birth of their third son,
Benjamin, a little brother
for Joshua & Matthew.
RECENT COURSES
Kenny & Rebecca have
been busy recently
attending courses covering
areas in functional anatomy
and the pelvic floor. In
particular Rebecca is now
certified to conduct assessments
in Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
and Incontinence.
Level 1, 41-47 Eton St; Sutherland 2232
Ph (02) 9545-1933 Fax (02) 9545-1119
E-Mail sutherlandphysio@hna.com.au