Milestone Moment -      Half a decade of Optimal Health!

Milestone Moment - Half a decade of Optimal Health!

June 02, 2022

Back in late 2016, on the way to a family birthday, siblings Lauren McLinden and Andrew Campbell devised their concept for OHL- a hub for healthcare experts, where clients could connect with the ideal person to get the right diagnosis and optimal management plan for their concerns. They were excited to see how they could work to maximise the health of the local community they grew up in. 

Today, they are so proud to be delivering this initial vision, and more!

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MOVEMENT IS MEDICINE

MOVEMENT IS MEDICINE

June 02, 2022

The human body is made to move, but more than 50% of adults don’t meet Australian physical activity guidelines. After two years of restricted movement from Covid lockdowns, it’s more important than ever to get our bodies moving. Whether it’s walking, pilates, boxing, yoga, swimming, weightlifting – it is crucial to keep active! After all, movement is medicine!

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Shin Splints – Top tips to avoid this painful and frustrating condition

Shin Splints – Top tips to avoid this painful and frustrating condition

April 12, 2022

Shin splints, AKA medial tibial stress syndrome, is a condition that causes discomfort on the inside or front of your leg (between your knee and ankle) and can affect up to 35% of people who run or jump. We see this very commonly in the pre-season phase, or with people who have just started out running (yes, a lot during lockdown) and it can be extremely frustrating! So, how can you prevent it?

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Do you have hip or knee osteoarthritis? You’ll be glad you did the GLA:D program

Do you have hip or knee osteoarthritis? You’ll be glad you did the GLA:D program

April 11, 2022

The term ‘osteoarthritis’ often sets off alarm bells in our mind. Don’t fear, because there is a simple yet effective program that could help you.

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Are you looking to buy the best footy boots for you? Let us help you make a decision that isn’t based on colour!

Are you looking to buy the best footy boots for you? Let us help you make a decision that isn’t based on colour!

July 01, 2021

It is vital to wear good supportive football boots for any running-based change-of-direction athlete wanting to perform at their best and reduce injury risk. Below are some tips from Physiotherapist Darcy Sharples and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Lauren Campbell about the important factors involved in football boot decisions.

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Tight muscles? Stretching versus strengthening. Get the facts from an expert!

Tight muscles? Stretching versus strengthening. Get the facts from an expert!

July 01, 2021

Have you been stretching and stretching but you just can’t shake the uncomfortable feeling of muscle tension? We look at the best, most effective ways to rid yourself of tight muscles.

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Rotator cuff repairs what is it? What is the plan? And who do I need to speak too?

Rotator cuff repairs what is it? What is the plan? And who do I need to speak too?

July 01, 2021

Physiotherapist Darcy takes you through what surgical rotator cuff repairs are and what to expect pre and post-surgery with our expert shoulder physio team.

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Why do we have a strength lab? Not a Clinical Pilates studio!

Why do we have a strength lab? Not a Clinical Pilates studio!

July 01, 2021

Have you ever wondered why we call our exercise rehab room a ‘strength lab’ and not a clinical pilates studio? Yes there is significant reason behind this naming decision!

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Putting the PRO in proprioception

Putting the PRO in proprioception

March 18, 2021

Ever heard of the word ‘proprioception’ and not quite understood what it actually is? Physiotherapist Bec takes you through the definition of proprioception, why it’s important, and the things you can do to help improve it.

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HOW TO ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE WEIGHT LOSS – A FEW KEY TIPS

HOW TO ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE WEIGHT LOSS – A FEW KEY TIPS

October 12, 2020

Tea detox? Juice cleanse? 28-day detox? 10kg weight loss in time for summer?

 Have you ever thought about if these claims are realistic? How sustainable they are? Have you thought about trying them? Let’s face it – the media provides some quick and easy approaches that seem simple – so why not, right?

 The reality is, these programs sell a diet, product or program that don’t invest in your health long term. They don’t teach you practical skills- how many times have you dieted and not found long term results?

Okay, so what is needed for weight loss?

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Shoulder arthritis… Shoulder replacement… Can that happen?

Shoulder arthritis… Shoulder replacement… Can that happen?

September 17, 2020

Physiotherapist Darcy takes you through the definition of shoulder arthritis, how it occurs, as well as the interventions that can be performed to improve function and pain in an arthritic shoulder joint.

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What is a Scaphoid fracture? And what do I need to do if one occurs?

What is a Scaphoid fracture? And what do I need to do if one occurs?

September 17, 2020

Scaphoid fractures are a common bone break that occurs in the wrist. Physio Darcy takes you through some basic knowledge on scaphoid fractures and discusses how to best identify them if, or when, they do occur.

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