World Parkinson’s Day

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April 11 is World Parkinson’s Day. Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the nervous system, symptoms include tremors, rigidity and bradykinesia. It can also cause non-motor symptoms such as depression anxiety and cognitive impairment.
Parkinson’s disease is more common in caucasian men over the age of 65 than in women or any other ethnic groups. The incidence and prevalence of the disease increase with age.
Manual therapy (MT), which includes techniques such as massage, stretching and joint mobilisation can help to improve motor function, reduce muscle rigidity and stiffness, and alleviate pain and discomfort in people with Parkinson’s disease.
An Australian study found that MT was associated with significant improvements in motor function and quality of life in people with Parkinson’s disease. In addition to its physical benefits, MT can also have positive psychological effects such as reducing stress and anxiety.
Overall, while there is no cure for Parkinson’s disease, manual therapy can be a valuable complementary therapy to help manage symptoms and improve the quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s disease.

Men’s Health Month & World Scleroderma Day

Autoimmune Diseases, Men's Health, ,
It’s Men’s Health Month & today is World Scleroderma Day so we are going to shine a light on scleroderma in men. Scleroderma or systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune disease that attacks the connective tissue beneath the skin and surrounding internal organs causing scarring and thickening of the tissue.
SSc usually presents between 30-50 years of age and although it is less common in men than women, men have a more severe expression of the disease including internal organ-based complications and higher mortality with significantly reduced survival at 5 and 10 years after onset.
Massage, as part of a multimodal approach to scleroderma treatment, helps to increase blood circulation, manage pain and could potentially delay the worsening of symptoms.

World Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) Day

Arthropathy, Immune, Musculoskeletal, , ,

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic progressive inflammatory rheumatic disease that predominantly affects the sacroiliac joints and spine. Symptoms include back pain, stiffness and reduced mobility in the spine.

AS affects about 1–2% of Australians. The disease usually appears between the ages of 15–40 years and is about 3 times more common in men than in women. The cause is unknown, genes are thought to play a role.

There is no cure, so treatment aims to manage pain, reduce the risk of complications and improve quality of life. Soft tissue mobilisation as part of massage therapy has been shown to reduce pain, prevent spinal deformation, and improve mobility and overall function.

As part of Ankylosing Spondylitis Awareness Month we are offering 15% off remedial massage to all AS clients. Rebates available for all private health funds.

World Parkinson’s Day 2022

Musculoskeletal, Neurodegenerative Disorders

Today is World Parkinson’s Day. Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects 1 in every 308 Australians, PD has a higher incidence in men than in women and is more prevalent than most cancers, increasing threefold after the age of 65. PD is the most common major movement disorder in Australia.

Massage has been shown to help relieve muscle stiffness and reduce rigidity, spasms and tremors with measurable improvements in people living with Parkinson’s.

We’re donating $10 from every massage during the month of April to Parkinson’s Australia to help fund research into the cause, treatment and impacts of Parkinson’s. Visit our booking site https://theathletesguild.square.site/ to make an appointment today!

Global ALS/MND Awareness Day

Musculoskeletal, Neurodegenerative Disorders, ,

Motor neurone disease (MND) is a degenerative neurological condition. ALS or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is the most common type of MND in adults affecting both upper (brain) & lower (spinal cord) motor neurons. MND affects 1 in every 11,434 Australians. Every day, 2 Australians are diagnosed & 2 die from the disease.

Muscle twitching, spasm, cramps, pain, stiff joints, swelling & coldness are all common in MND; massage therapy as part of a sub-acute care plan is very effective in alleviating these symptoms & improving the overall quality of life in MND patients.

Our therapist, Trent Renshaw is proud to be joining South Eastern Sydney Local Health District & Calvary Health Care Kogarah volunteers in providing massage to those living with MND & their carers.

Men’s Health Week 2021

Men's Health

We’re offering a hand with 15% off mobile massage to all men in the Bayside NSW area as part of Mens’s Health Week and #BackTheBay till end of June / Men’s Health Month.

Did you know 1 in 8 men will experience depression and 1 in 5 anxiety at some stage in their life? Living with chronic stress can increase the risk of heart disease and cancer, the top two leading causes of death in men.

Massage has been shown to be effective in reducing anxiety, alleviating depression and relieving pain and tension from tired & sore muscles. Book now and use code #MHM2021 to relax destress and recover!

Fibromyalgia Awareness Month

Musculoskeletal, ,

It’s Fibromyalgia Awareness Month. Fibromyalgia (FM) is the 2nd most common yet often misdiagnosed chronic musculoskeletal condition causing widespread joint and muscle pain, areas of tenderness or “trigger points” fatigue and cognitive disturbances or “fibro fog”

Symptoms of FM can range from mild to debilitating and vary from person-to-person. Common trigger points include neck, chest, shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. There is no cure. But taking time to destress, stretch and strengthen muscles can help ease your symptoms.

Massage as part of a self-care strategy has been shown to have immediate beneficial effects in reducing pain, anxiety and depression in patients with FM. Do yourself a favour and book a massage today!

Male systemic lupus erythematosus, an overlooked diagnosis

Immune, Men's Health, Musculoskeletal, ,

Today is World Lupus Day and we are raising lupus awareness for men. Lupus is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) which affects connective tissue is the most common type of lupus.

An estimated 1 out of 10 people living with lupus is male. Little is known about SLE in men as diagnosis is often overlooked. Symptoms include joint and muscle pain with men experiencing more peripheral neuropathy and arthritis than woman.

Massage is effective in relieving joint and muscle pain; improving quality of sleep and health-related quality of life in patients with SLE. We are here for men’s health. Take time for self-care and book a massage today!