19 Mar Mar’25 news
In this edition, we’re diving into the essential topic of strength – not just physical, but also the strength needed for recovery and daily function. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, building pelvic strength, or exploring new ways to enhance your overall fitness, strength is key to achieving your goals.
Read on to discover how strengthening your body can improve your health, mobility, and quality of life.
Understanding Orthopaedic Rehabilitation:
A Key Step in Recovery
Recovering from an injury or surgery can be a challenging and often lengthy process. Whether you’ve suffered a painful injury, been injured at work, or undergone a surgical procedure, rehabilitation plays a vital role in helping you regain strength, mobility, and freedom from pain.
Orthopaedic rehabilitation focuses on helping individuals recover from a variety of conditions, such as hip and knee replacements, back surgeries, shoulder operations, and knee reconstructions. It is also crucial for those who have sustained injuries at work or experienced sports-related damage. Physiotherapy is at the heart of this recovery process, providing targeted exercises and techniques to rebuild strength, restore movement, and reduce discomfort.
In addition to physical recovery, rehabilitation is essential for preventing future injuries and improving long-term mobility. The goal is not just to return to normal function, but to help individuals regain full strength and confidence in their movements.
At St Leonards Physiotherapy, our close working relationships with Sydney’s leading orthopaedic surgeons ensure that you receive the best possible care throughout your rehabilitation process. Conveniently located just 5 minutes from Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards Physiotherapy is the place to begin your recovery journey and move forward to a pain-free, active life.
Orthopaedic rehabilitation is a crucial part of your recovery process, helping you regain strength, restore movement, and return to the activities you enjoy. Contact us today to make an appointment.
Building Strength with the ONERO Program
Looking to get stronger and improve your bone health? Our ONERO exercise program is here to help! Designed for people with osteopaenia and osteoporosis, this evidence-based program focuses on high-intensity resistance and impact training to reduce fracture risk and improve overall strength.
In our small, supportive groups (just 8 people max!), you’ll work through two sessions per week over 10-week blocks. We’ll track your progress regularly, from building muscle strength to improving balance and boosting your bone density. Plus, every year, we do a check-in to see how you’re doing and keep you on track toward even greater results!
Want to see the program in action? Check out a real-life case study from one of our participants on our website to see how ONERO is changing lives. To get started, you’ll need a referral from your GP or endocrinologist.
Ready to join? Give us a call at (02) 9438 1782 or drop us an email at enquiries@stleonardsphysio.com.au. Let’s build strength together!
The Pelvic Floor: The Unsung Hero of Your Body
The pelvic floor doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Maybe it’s because you can’t see it, or maybe it’s because people feel awkward talking about it. But this group of muscles is critical to your overall health—impacting everything from bladder control to posture and even your core strength. Often, it’s not until a problem arises that we take notice so this month’s blog aims to highlight some of the key things to look out for and how you can take back control of your Pelvic Health! Jump over to the full blog article to read more.
Free Webinar: Living with Diabetes
Wednesday, April 9th 2025, 7 pm – 8pm
Are you looking for effective ways to manage diabetes and improve your health? Join expert presenters Michael Butters, Physiotherapist/Exercise Physiologist, and Sally Inglis, Credentialed Diabetes Educator, for an informative and free webinar on Wednesday April 9th, that will cover essential topics such as the different types of diabetes, common medications, insulin resistance, modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors, and the long-term complications of diabetes. You’ll also learn how to manage diabetes through a healthy lifestyle, including diet, aerobic exercise, and resistance training, as well as the Beat It program.
Sign up now to get practical strategies for managing diabetes and living a healthier life. Call or Email Us to secure your place at this free event.
The Education Quarter
What is Strength?
Strength—it’s not just for bodybuilders and superheroes. From carrying shopping bags to sprinting for the bus, strength underpins almost everything we do. But it’s not all about bulging biceps or how much you can bench press. Strength is far more nuanced, coming in different forms that help us power through life’s challenges, big and small. And we’re here to help. Call us for an appointment with our physiotherapists at St Leonards Physiotherapy on (02) 9438 1782. In the meantime, let’s learn more…
At its core, strength is your body’s ability to produce force. And while it’s tempting to think of strength training as something reserved for gym-goers, building strength is crucial for everyone. Let’s explore the three main types of strength—maximum strength, explosive strength, and muscular endurance—and why it matters for your overall health.
Maximum strength
This is the type of strength you’d see in action at a powerlifting competition. Maximum strength is your muscles’ ability to exert the greatest force in a single, maximal effort—think of pushing a car that’s broken down (or just lifting a particularly stubborn suitcase). While few of us aim to break weightlifting records, maximum strength helps us tackle life’s heavy-lifting moments.
Explosive strength
Explosive strength is all about speed and power. It’s what gets you off the blocks in a sprint or lets you jump for a header in football. Even outside of sport, this type of strength comes into play when you react quickly, like catching yourself if you trip or grabbing a child before they tumble. It’s fast, it’s dynamic, and it keeps you moving.
Muscular endurance
Muscular endurance is your stamina—it’s what lets you climb a long flight of stairs or hold a yoga pose without collapsing in a heap. Unlike maximum or explosive strength, endurance focuses on your ability to sustain effort over time, making it essential for everyday activities that require prolonged muscle engagement.
Why does strength matter?
Strength isn’t just about moving well; it’s about living well. Strong muscles stabilise your joints, protect you from injury, and support your posture. Without adequate strength, even basic tasks like sitting, standing, or carrying groceries can become more difficult over time.
At St Leonards Physiotherapy, our physiotherapists can help you develop the strength you need to thrive. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing pain, or simply looking to move better, we’re here to help. Call us today on (02) 9438 1782 and let’s get started on your journey to a stronger, healthier you!
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