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SPORTS & SPINAL INDOOROOPILLY

clinical pilates

Indooroopilly

Level 1, 31 Station Rd, Indooroopilly QLD 4068

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Sports & Spinal Indooroopilly is located on the first floor at 31 Station Rd, Indooroopilly. Conveniently located near ToowongKenmoreSt. LuciaChelmerChapel HillSherwood and Taringa. and other surrounding suburbs.

With an emphasis on core conditioning, breathing and body awareness, our Core, Strength & Mobility classes are a safe and highly effective way to stretch, strengthen and streamline your body without building bulk or stressing your joints.

Core, Strength & Mobility classes utilise various exercises that incorporate balance, power, strength and stability.  

This can be done either using the Pilates equipment (reformer, trapeze table, exercise ball etc.) in a CSM Studio class or the form of a Mat Class, utilising bodyweight and minimal equipment. From here, we build and progress your program as appropriate with continued advice and education throughout, so you left feeling a better version of YOU.  

Our Core, Strength & Mobility classes are a fitness regime for life, performed on a mat or with specialised equipment. The perfect complement to cardiovascular exercise, sport, rehab and life, these classes will leave you looking toned, feeling revitalised and moving with ease.

Both Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists run our classes with Clinical Pilates Experience. Clinical Pilates refers to one-on-one Pilates that are often used for injury rehabilitation and used in conjunction with physiotherapy. Sports & Spinal offers both and can cater to your exact needs.

All patients are required to have an initial assessment with a Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist before beginning any of our classes. This is to familiarise patients with any equipment, positions, exercises and identify any injuries/restrictions that we may need to be aware of prior to a patient attending a class.

Indooroopilly Sports & Spinal is NDIS registered and accepts Medicare rebates and HICAPS health fund claims. EFTPOS and credit card facilities are also available for payment.

Parking:

Parking is available on site at 31 Station Rd. When you arrive, please press the buzzer on the bollard to the right as you approach the gate. A friendly member of our admin team will welcome you and open the gate for you. Please head to the back of the car park where you will find assigned parking for Sports & Spinal. There is an elevator back towards the gate, head up to level 1 where you will find the clinic and our friendly team ready to welcome you.

Public Transport:

Sports & Spinal Indooroopilly is a 4 minute walk from the Indooroopilly bus interchange and Indooroopilly train station.

Core, Strength & Mobility classes are perfect for toning and reshaping the body. It works on creating long, lean muscles, toning all of those hard to target areas such as the abdominals, inner thighs, buttocks, back of thighs, sides and backs of the arms. For toning, these classes are best performed 3 to 5 times a week through a combination of studio sessions, mat classes and home exercises.

Pilates exercises are performed through a wide range of movements and work on lengthening the muscles at the same time as strengthening them. To increase flexibility, stretching exercises need to be performed daily.

The Clinical Pilates exercises used in our Core, Strength & Mobility classes focus on strengthening the weakened postural muscles and stretching the tight muscles that pull the body into these poor postures. Studio sessions are the best way to improve posture as our physiotherapists can develop a program to target your specific postural problems. Pilates can also be used for back pain as it relaxes and strengthens the muscles, easing the discomfort.

Our Core, Strength & Mobility classes use Clinical Pilates techniques which are fantastic for injury rehabilitation and prevention as it works on core stability, posture, flexibility, and correcting muscle imbalances and weaknesses via specific strengthening. It can be used for arthritis, neck pain, back pain and various injuries.

Pilates is the secret tool that many high level and recreational athletes use to enhance their performance, decrease the risk of injuries and provide much-needed cross-training. Each sport has specific strength and flexibility requirements. When you book in for an assessment, your physiotherapist will look at the things you need to work on to improve your performance and then proceed to design a Pilates program for you.

✓ Back pain

✓ Neck pain

✓ Shoulder problems

✓ Hip and knee pain

✓ Arthritis

✓ Rehabilitation from injuries

✓ Rehabilitation from orthopedic surgery

✓ Neurological problems e.g. rehab from stroke or head injury, cerebral 

✓ Rheumatological issues  

✓ General conditioning concerns palsy, Parkinson’s disease

services & FACILITIES

  • On-Site Parking (9 spaces)
  • Gym & Pilates Equipment
  • NDIS Registered
  • Medicare Rebates
  • HICAPS Health Fund Claims

OUR TEAM

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Simran Shah

Ankle, Knee & Lower Limb Physiotherapist

Simran holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) and was eager to complete further specialised study and recently completed her Masters in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy from the University of Queensland.

Simran has developed a particular interest in complex whiplash disorders and lower limb injuries specifically sports related knee, ankle and foot conditions. She has extensive experience in using a mixed approach of hands-on therapy and tailored exercise prescription to ensure that each of her patients achieves their goals. Simran has worked with some of Queensland’s leading physiotherapists and lower limb specialists.

Simran prides herself on developing easy to follow step by step treatment plans that not only rehabiltate the original injury but ensure her patients leave with their risk of re-injury being as low as possible. Simran enjoys travelling and has volunteered/studied as a physiotherapy student or physiotherapist in several countries across the world and loves treating people from all walks of life.

Simran has also completed additional training in vestibular physiotherapy and lower limb tendon injury management.

Simran is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our Indooroopilly and Chermside clinics.

Daniel Holmes

Senior Podiatrist

An avid endurance sports fan, Dan has been passionately treating patients of all ages and abilities in the Brisbane region for the past 15 years. Dan Holmes graduated with a Bachelor of Podiatry from Queensland University of Technology in 2007. Prior to Podiatry, he completed a Bachelor of Human Movement Studies majoring in Exercise Science at the University of Queensland.

He is passionate about helping people to live their most active lives. Treating lower limb injuries is key to this. Dan has a special interest in bone stress and tendon injuries. He also has extensive experience prescribing custom orthotics recommending footwear and prescribing rehabilitative exercise plans to allow patients to return to sports and exercise.

Dan’s interest in foot health extends to general foot care, nail surgery and assessment of paediatric concerns.

Outside of work, Dan enjoys challenging himself mentally and physically by training and participating in Triathlons, Ultra distance trail running and adventure racing. Time in nature is important to Dan as he is passionate about the conservation of our natural world. He enjoys bushwalking and hopes to spend more time with his wife and two young girls exploring The World’s natural wonders.

Dan is Brisbane-born and bred and currently lives on the North side with his wife and two daughters. He has a mild coffee addiction, so you may catch him getting his caffeine fix around the many local cafes.

Daniel is available for Podiatry appointments at our Indooroopilly, Chermside, North Lakes and Springfield clinics.

Patrick McGaw

Remedial Massage Therapist

Pat Graduated from Q Academy Brisbane with a Diploma of Remedial Massage in September 2017. Pat has since expanded his clinical knowledge by continuing his professional education after completing his Diploma. A highlight of Pat’s career was being a member of the medical team at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

Pat can apply various Remedial techniques in his treatments, including Cupping, Dry Needling, Trigger Point Release, Muscle Energy Techniques, Myofascial Release, Rock blades Massage Tools, Deep Tissue Work, and Relaxation Massages.  Pat has a keen interest in further his skillset in Myofascial Releases Techniques. A truly holistic approach to helping my clients.

Pat likes to road cycle, playing guitar and keeping active walking my two dogs. In his downtime, you can catch him volunteering his time as a Senior Motorsport Australia Fire and Rescue Official. Pat has also volunteered at various events in Bathurst, Gold Coast, Townsville, Newcastle, Australian and Singaporean Formula 1 GP and many local grassroots events in South East Qld

Pat is available for Remedial massage appointments at our Beenleigh and Indooroopilly clinics.

Zac Knight

Shoulders, Knees & Ankle Physiotherapist

Originally hailing from Stanthorpe on the Granite Belt, Zac moved to Brisbane to study, where he graduated from UQ with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours). Zac is a highly passionate sportsperson with a deep interest in all sports-related injuries, more specifically shoulders, knees, and ankles. This interest is on the background of a lifetime exposure to sports with Rugby and Touch being his personal favorites. Zac places a large emphasis on exercise first focused rehabilitation.

Zac is an advocate for maintaining physically active throughout injury and rehabilitation to keep people functioning at their best through adversity and injury. Outside of Physiotherapy Zac enjoys spending time with friends and exploring new parts of Brisbane

Zac is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our Indooroopilly clinic.

Nigel Smith

Hamstring & Lower Limb Physiotherapist

Nigel has an educational background in both Exercise and Sports Science and Physiotherapy. Furthermore, he is an accredited APA Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist and has worked within sports medicine clinics or elite sport since 2005. He has been involved with professional Cricket, Soccer and Rugby Union teams and is currently the Head Physiotherapist for The University of Queensland Rugby Football Club.

Nigel is finalising his studies for his PhD thesis investigating hamstring injuries in AFL players and has published some of this research.

Nigel is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our Indooroopilly clinic..

Paul Fien

Lower Back and Pelvis Physiotherapist

Principal physiotherapist and practice owner Paul Fien has extensive experience in sports and musculoskeletal practice. Paul’s many years of practical experience have exposed him to a broad range of acute and long-term injuries – with Paul particularly enjoying the challenge of complex chronic injury recovery and management.

Paul has lead physiotherapy services for St George Rugby League and the University of Queensland Red Heavies Rugby Union – while also enjoying some ‘guest appearances’ for the Brisbane Lions. Outside of the various football codes, Paul previously coordinated physiotherapy services for the Tri-Alliance triathlon squad and has treated many national and international level athletes in track and field and cycling. A little know fact about Paul is that somewhere in his past, he even enjoyed a stint as a physiotherapist for the Holden Racing Team at Bathurst!

Paul is available for Physiotherapy appointments at our our Indooroopilly clinic.

Elise Wild-Smith

Exercise Physiologist

Elise graduated with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at the Queensland University of Technology and has additional training in Pilates. While Elise enjoys treating a wide variety of conditions, she has a keen interest in lower back and hip pain management, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

Elise is very passionate about the positive impact of physical activity on health and well-being and understands that this will look different for everyone. Elise endeavours to facilitate holistic, individualised, and achievable interventions for the best possible patient outcomes. Through her study, professional development and lived experience, Elise has developed the skills and knowledge to assist her patients in improving movement patterns and enjoying exercise.

Outside of her role as an Exercise Physiologist, Elise enjoys leading an active and balanced lifestyle through Pilates and the gym, going to the beach and finding the best gluten-free eats.

Elise is available for Exercise Physiology appointments at our Chermside & Indooroopilly clinics.

Peter Herzig

Dietitian; Accredited Sports Dietitian and Chronic Disease Dietitian

Peter is available for telehealth appointments only

Peter is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and Sports Dietitian (AccSD) who is passionate about a client-centred approach to nutrition; tailoring advice and plans to the individual.

With a background in sport science and an extensive history of cycling, Peter enjoys fine-tuning the nutrition plans of all cyclists and is currently the consulting Dietitian to the QAS cycling squad. Peter is also very passionate about the nutritional needs of recreational, junior, club, Audax and Gran Fondo participants.

Peter’s interests lie not only in sport. He enjoys helping people from all walks of life to meet their nutritional goals by tailoring advice to their individual circumstances.

Particular interests to Peter include:

  • Nutrition plans tailored to the individual
  • Sports Nutrition: endurance sports specialist (cycling, running, tri), event nutrition, active child nutrition, recovery nutrition, fat loss, muscle gain, team sports.
  • Malnutrition management (weight gain)
  • Diabetes management
  • DVA clients
  • Correcting nutritional deficiencies
  • Balancing body composition goals and training recovery
  • Chronic Disease management and NDIS
  • Sustainable weight loss
  • Junior sports nutrition and everyday eating
  • Race planning
  • Advice for the travelling athlete
  • Presentations and Training Camps
  • Coeliac Disease
  • IBS

Peter is available for teleheath Dietitian appointments only. Please call the clinic if youd like to book an appointment with Peter.

Just got into or back into running recently? 🏃‍♀️

Experiencing patella-femoral knee pain that is impacting you ability to perform daily tasks? Try this self-taping method as shown in do by our physiotherapist Tom to reduce your symptoms!

Please keep in mind that taping is often just a temporary relief option and will differ in effectiveness person to person as well as pathology. For long term pain reduction and recovery it is highly recommended you seek treatment from one of our physiotherapists or exercise physiologists. They will be able to help put a personally tailored recovery and management plan in place for you so you can continue and get back to running without pain getting in the way!

Just got into or back into running recently? 🏃‍♀️

Experiencing patella-femoral knee pain that is impacting you ability to perform daily tasks? Try this self-taping method as shown in do by our physiotherapist Tom to reduce your symptoms!

Please keep in mind that taping is often just a temporary relief option and will differ in effectiveness person to person as well as pathology. For long term pain reduction and recovery it is highly recommended you seek treatment from one of our physiotherapists or exercise physiologists. They will be able to help put a personally tailored recovery and management plan in place for you so you can continue and get back to running without pain getting in the way!
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Step by Step Stability: Ankle Taping Tutorial for Optimal Support and Strength 🙌🏼👏🏻

Taping the ankle can provide various benefits, such as:

1. **Support and Stability**: Ankle taping can help support the ankle joint, providing stability during physical activities or sports that involve quick movements or changes in direction. This support can reduce the risk of sprains or injuries.

2. **Injury Prevention**: By limiting excessive movement of the ankle joint, taping can help prevent certain injuries, especially in individuals with a history of ankle issues or those participating in high-impact sports.

3. **Enhanced Proprioception**: Taping can improve proprioception, which is the body’s awareness of where it is in space. This heightened awareness can help athletes maintain better balance and coordination.

4. **Compression and Swelling Reduction**: Taping can apply gentle compression to the ankle, which may help reduce swelling and provide a therapeutic effect for certain conditions like minor sprains.

5. **Psychological Confidence**: Some athletes feel more psychologically confident and secure with their ankle taped, which can positively impact their performance.

It’s essential to note that while ankle taping can offer these benefits, it’s crucial to learn the proper taping techniques to ensure effectiveness and avoid potential skin irritation or circulation issues!

Step by Step Stability: Ankle Taping Tutorial for Optimal Support and Strength 🙌🏼👏🏻

Taping the ankle can provide various benefits, such as:

1. **Support and Stability**: Ankle taping can help support the ankle joint, providing stability during physical activities or sports that involve quick movements or changes in direction. This support can reduce the risk of sprains or injuries.

2. **Injury Prevention**: By limiting excessive movement of the ankle joint, taping can help prevent certain injuries, especially in individuals with a history of ankle issues or those participating in high-impact sports.

3. **Enhanced Proprioception**: Taping can improve proprioception, which is the body’s awareness of where it is in space. This heightened awareness can help athletes maintain better balance and coordination.

4. **Compression and Swelling Reduction**: Taping can apply gentle compression to the ankle, which may help reduce swelling and provide a therapeutic effect for certain conditions like minor sprains.

5. **Psychological Confidence**: Some athletes feel more psychologically confident and secure with their ankle taped, which can positively impact their performance.

It’s essential to note that while ankle taping can offer these benefits, it’s crucial to learn the proper taping techniques to ensure effectiveness and avoid potential skin irritation or circulation issues!
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World Heart Day 💙

Today is the best time for you to reflect on how your heart health is going. So, how’s it been? 

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the most prominent diseases worldwide and this number is only increasing. Did you know that 80% of premature deaths from CVD are preventable? 

By making small changes to our lifestyle like what we eat and drink, how much we exercise, and how we manage stress, we can better manage our heart health and beat CVD. 

The Sports & Spinal Team can assist you with small or big lifestyle adjustments and get you on the right track towards a healthier life. 

Get in touch with our team today to find out more 👈

World Heart Day 💙

Today is the best time for you to reflect on how your heart health is going. So, how’s it been?

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the most prominent diseases worldwide and this number is only increasing. Did you know that 80% of premature deaths from CVD are preventable?

By making small changes to our lifestyle like what we eat and drink, how much we exercise, and how we manage stress, we can better manage our heart health and beat CVD.

The Sports & Spinal Team can assist you with small or big lifestyle adjustments and get you on the right track towards a healthier life.

Get in touch with our team today to find out more 👈
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🧹KAWANA TEAM BRING BACK THE BROOMSTICK CHALLENGE 🧹

Can you get down and back up from the floor with no hands? Who do you think made it look the easiest? 💪🏽🤸🏽‍♀️

@sportsandspinalkawana 

#sportsandspinal #broomstickchallenge #stickgetupchallenge #exercisephysiology #physiotherapy #alliedhealth #alliedhealthprofessionals #movementchallenge #challenge

🧹KAWANA TEAM BRING BACK THE BROOMSTICK CHALLENGE 🧹

Can you get down and back up from the floor with no hands? Who do you think made it look the easiest? 💪🏽🤸🏽‍♀️

@sportsandspinalkawana

#sportsandspinal #broomstickchallenge #stickgetupchallenge #exercisephysiology #physiotherapy #alliedhealth #alliedhealthprofessionals #movementchallenge #challenge
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World Physio Day! 💙 

Today we celebrate and acknowledge the work that our amazing physiotherapists do across Southeast QLD. Our passionate teams are dedicated to providing each and every Sports & Spinal client with quality and tailored care. 

Our team can assist with shoulder, neck and back pain, sporting injuries, lower limb conditions, women’s health, headaches, work cover incidents, pre and post-surgical, motor vehicle accidents and more! 

Contact your local Sports & Spinal clinic today to find out how we can help you! 

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World Physio Day! 💙

Today we celebrate and acknowledge the work that our amazing physiotherapists do across Southeast QLD. Our passionate teams are dedicated to providing each and every Sports & Spinal client with quality and tailored care.

Our team can assist with shoulder, neck and back pain, sporting injuries, lower limb conditions, women’s health, headaches, work cover incidents, pre and post-surgical, motor vehicle accidents and more!

Contact your local Sports & Spinal clinic today to find out how we can help you!

👉Head to our bio!
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There is nothing worse than a pounding headache or a nasty migraine 🌩️

But what about when they seem to never leave you alone? At any given moment, BAM! You are smacked with a harsh pain that could take as long as days to leave you. 

Sports & Spinal can help. We have trained physiotherapists who can assist with the management of common headache and migraine symptoms. To learn more on how our team can help you, get in touch with us today!

👉 Head to our bio

There is nothing worse than a pounding headache or a nasty migraine 🌩️

But what about when they seem to never leave you alone? At any given moment, BAM! You are smacked with a harsh pain that could take as long as days to leave you.

Sports & Spinal can help. We have trained physiotherapists who can assist with the management of common headache and migraine symptoms. To learn more on how our team can help you, get in touch with us today!

👉 Head to our bio
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Do you suffer from any of these things when you exercise? 🌸

Many women experience symptoms of:
Urgency —> sudden compelling urge to run to the loo

Pelvic heaviness —> a dragging, heavy pelvic sensation that can be associated with pelvic organ prolapse

Stress urinary incontinence —> loss of urine during stress such as exercise, coughing or sneezing

Although common, these symptoms are not normal and an indication of possible pelvic dysfunction that your local pelvic physiotherapist can take care of!

Get in touch with your local Sports & Spinal Women’s Health team to see how they can help you!! 

Love your work @sportsandspinalcaloundra 🫶

#womenshealth #incontience #bladderleakage #pelvicfloor #pelvicphysio

Do you suffer from any of these things when you exercise? 🌸

Many women experience symptoms of:
Urgency —> sudden compelling urge to run to the loo

Pelvic heaviness —> a dragging, heavy pelvic sensation that can be associated with pelvic organ prolapse

Stress urinary incontinence —> loss of urine during stress such as exercise, coughing or sneezing

Although common, these symptoms are not normal and an indication of possible pelvic dysfunction that your local pelvic physiotherapist can take care of!

Get in touch with your local Sports & Spinal Women’s Health team to see how they can help you!!

Love your work @sportsandspinalcaloundra 🫶

#womenshealth #incontience #bladderleakage #pelvicfloor #pelvicphysio
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Migraines affect 1 in 7 people🌩️

They are usually dismissed as ‘just a bad headache’ but they’re in fact a complex neurological disorder that can significantly impact a person’s quality of life. 

Sports & Spinal have trained physiotherapists who can assist with the management of common headache and migraine symptoms. To learn more on how our team can help you, get in touch with our team today 

👉 Head to our bio

Migraines affect 1 in 7 people🌩️

They are usually dismissed as ‘just a bad headache’ but they’re in fact a complex neurological disorder that can significantly impact a person’s quality of life.

Sports & Spinal have trained physiotherapists who can assist with the management of common headache and migraine symptoms. To learn more on how our team can help you, get in touch with our team today

👉 Head to our bio
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