Returning To Exercise During COVID-19?

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Returning to exercise but not too sure where to start?

Whether you are starting back at the gym or enjoying the outdoors, there are a few things to consider.

Valued Health Osteopathy

3/658 Centre Rd, Bentleigh East, 3165

Wow, what a year 2020 has been so far! It has thrown a lot of challenges our way and we have all taken it in our stride and pushed on through. With so many recent changes, I’m sure we’re all looking forward to returning to our daily routines and for you, this may mean exercise.

As the restrictions start to ease throughout Australia, we now have the pleasure of starting to return to  a ‘new normality’ and getting back to doing more of what we love!

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For some people this comes in the form of spending more time with family and friends, returning to our favourite cafe and restaurant, getting out into nature and hiking, returning to the golf course or the local swimming pool or simply the gym or sporting club.

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So what do you need to consider before returning to exercise during COVID-19?

  1. Firstly for many of us COVID-19 has meant isolation, restrictions, limited exercise and no gyms. As a result, we have most likely become more sedentary leaving our bodies feeling tighter, stiffer and not as strong. If this is the case, now is the time to pick ourselves up and get back into the swing of things.
2. When returning to exercise after a break it is important NOT to over-do it! Most people might believe that they can just jump straight back in and pick up where they left off. This may cause an injury or stir up previous niggles so it’s important to give your body time to adjust when returning to exercise.
3. Another helpful tip could be to slowly increase your activity levels and load over the first several weeks when returning to sporting activities or the gym. Some helpful examples might include increasing repetitions/sets and decreasing weight, increasing rest periods between sets and reps or simply reducing the time overall time you physically train for.
4. Lastly now is the perfect time to get back into your stretching, mobility and rehabilitation routine to help prevent injuries or niggles when returning to exercise or the gym. If you already have a routine, then that is great so go for it! If you don’t or you are looking for some ideas of what you can possibly do then keep posted for some short videos on Facebook @valuedhealth or on Instagram #valuedhealth.

As always, if you have any questions do not hesitate to contact one of our lovely reception staff or Osteopaths at the clinic on (03) 9570 9061 so we can help you Move, Grow and Thrive!

(03) 9570 9061

www.valuedhealth.com.au

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You do not need a referral to see one of our friendly Osteopaths at Valued Health Osteopathy. We have a very good relationship with many surrounding doctors, other health practitioners and personal trainers in the local community of Bentleigh East , Bentleigh, Ormond, McKinnon, Oakleigh, Carnegie, Caulfield, Moorabbin, Murrumbeena, Brighton, Clayton and Clarinda.

Valued Health Osteopathy offers:

Osteopathy

Clinical Pilates

Exercise Rehabilitation

Strength & Conditioning

Valued Health Osteopathy is open 6 days a week with early morning and evening appointments. Move better with Osteopathy!

Valued Health Osteopathy is located at 3/658 Centre Road, Bentleigh East, Melbourne, Victoria, 3165.

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About Tom McCormick

Dr. Tom McCormick (Osteopath) is the Director and Principal Osteopath at Valued Health Osteopathy in Bentleigh East. Tom is a qualified Osteopath and Dry needling practitioner and is also a Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach. Tom has also completed further studies in optimal movement patterns with the FMS (Functional Movement Systems).Tom believes it is important to address the immediate issues causing pain, however feels it is equally important to improve his patient’s ongoing movement, tissue quality, muscle activation and muscle strength in order to optimize injury recovery and reduce the chance of re-aggravation. Since Tom graduated as an Osteopath he has had the opportunity to work both in Queensland and Victoria within private practice and has worked closely with sporting teams. Tom has suffered many injuries and complaints over the years due to his heavy interest in sport. From broken bones, torn cartilage, tendon and muscle injuries to even a double hernia repair, this is ultimately what led Tom into the health field. Tom has a hands on approach to healthcare by utilizing a broad range of techniques that are tailored specifically to each patient. Such techniques include mobilization, soft tissue massage, stretching, trigger point therapy, dry needling and exercise rehabilitation. Although Tom enjoys treating athletes, he also thrives on the sense of enjoyment that comes with helping his patients of all ages with many other injuries. Tom also has experience in treating headaches, back and neck pain, hip, knee and ankle injuries and shoulder and elbow pain. Here at Valued Health Osteopathy Tom will use his Osteopathic experience, coupled with his further training to assess, diagnose, rehabilitate and treat in order to get you moving better with less pain. Outside of work Tom loves to travel, watch plenty of sport, exercise and loves a good coffee.