Barefoot Lifestyle

Hi all, Sal here – physio and avid paddler. No, not the K1 or K2 kayaks and not those crazy river rapid ones either. The type of kayaking I do is relaxed, non-competitive and something everyone can have a go at if they’re keen. I have been kayaking/surf skiing since I was 10 and have managed to accumulate a few water toys over the years to share with friends and family. So how much do kayaks weigh? And can you ...
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I'm getting into exercise, but I haven’t exercised before. Where do I begin? Our Barefoot plan brings our clients to step 10 which is ‘Living your Barefoot Lifestyle’, this includes being able to start new activities and try new things! You can also bring this up with us at any other step in the plan. Exercise can be anything that you find enjoyable, that is the first step. Let’s find out what it is you like to do! That way, ...
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Katie Abbott recently started telling us about what she got up to in her spare time.  When we started to dig a little deeper, we found a very Proud Dog Mum who has the most incredible little guy Nero who does the most amazing things.  On top of this, Katie is also quite an avid mountain-biker, which she came to a bit by accident.  So we asked a few more questions and then couldn't help but put this article together ...
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It's all happened to us, even from the most innocuous of activities: picking up my keys. Does our body really start to fall apart as we age? I just jumped in my car, and as I went to grab the door handle with keys in hand, I dropped my keys.  While seated, I twisted and bent over to pick them up - then I felt it - a tiny twinge in my lower spine. Not enough to hurt, but just ...
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Do you suffer Fat Ankles from Flying? With both domestic and international flights having become cheaper over the years, more and more of us are flying. Sometimes these trips can be longer than 2 hours, reaching 13 hours for a long-haul flight, which also might be followed by even more flying.  Prolonged sitting, lack of movement, dehydration, pressure on the hips and hamstrings can all contribute to fat ankles from flying. Sometimes no matter how much you try and move ...
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A love for anything health and fitness brought Tristan Forbes into an industry he absolutely loves.  Recently starting both Witness the Fitness and Breathing Space, read what brought Tristan on this adventure into keeping people healthy and fit. What brought you into the health industry in the first place? As most health professionals, I had a love for anything health and fitness. Mainly sports but I did get into the 'aesthetic gym scene' during high-school due to being a rather ...
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Dan Ludgater recently moved to Medellin, Colombia to pursue the Digital Nomad lifestyle. His Colombian Adventure so far is something most of us would love to do. So you’ve been living in Medillin, Colombia for the last 2 months. How does it compare to life in Brisbane? Well, everyone speaks Spanish... except for me lol. It's actually been fun learning a new language and doing our best to navigate situations. My "food ordering Espanol" is pretty good now, and as ...
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You competed at your first strongman competition in February this year, how was the experience for you? It was my first strength event – so I was quite nervous leading up to it and unsure of what to expect – it’s a big change moving from Ironman triathlons where you’re on your own for hours versus having a coach right beside you all day. It was really fun! Much tougher on my body than I had anticipated – I was ...
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It won't surprise you that Barefooters love getting out and about, moving everyday in a way they enjoy. Women's soccer has really taken off in the past decade, with teams sprouting up all over Brisbane with quite a competitive Brisbane Premier League as a result. If you've ever watched a game, you'll see how competitive and skilful these ladies are.  Our Physio Kirsten recently sat down with Charlotte to find out why she has such a passion for soccer. How ...
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Easy exercises to keep you healthy and active as you age. For many people, aches and pains have become a normal part of their life, especially as they age. However, it doesn’t matter if you’re 7 or 77, pain is not a normal part of life, and should be something that you take seriously. This includes general aches and stiffness from your daily life! Here are some easy exercises and body management tips to keep you happy, healthy and moving ...
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When the words ‘powerlifting’ or ‘powerlifters’ come to mind you might think of big burly men pushing stacks of iron and devouring mountains of food. But, as I have found from my own personal experience, this isn’t really the standout feature of powerlifting and certainly isn’t a necessity when incorporating it into your fitness regimen. In this article I will be discussing exactly what powerlifting is, how it compares to other training styles and will point out some of the ...
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With the silly season well and truly in full-swing, it can sometimes be challenging to stay on track with your health goals. While we recognise the importance of balance and enjoying the holidays and time spent with friends and family, we want to help everyone stay as healthy as possible. Here are our top tricks and tips: Be kind to others and yourself. Bringing joy to others is proven to improve our mood. However most important of all is to ...
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You may have heard that we have our first ever Barefoot Wellness Summit tomorrow ( Saturday the 2nd of December!) We can't wait to see you all there! If you haven't had a chance to get your tickets yet, don't worry they are still on sale! You may be thinking why would the Barefoot Wellness Summit be relevant or beneficial for me? Our fearless leader Sal sat down to let you know why she think it will totally change your ...
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A few of us here at Barefoot Physiotherapy are big coffee connoisseurs. Whether it is a strong flat white, soy latte, piccolo or a long black with a ‘dash of cold milk’, we know exactly what we want and how we want it. We love our local barista's who know just how to make our morning coffee, so while they are looking after our coffee cravings, it's important to also look after your well being while standing at the coffee ...
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Brain Overload: We’ve all been there before, your mind is running at a million miles per second and it feels like you have far too many things going on. When you aren’t feeling 100% there can be a multitude of things that can be contributing to this. This blog will look at “Brain Overload” and what this can mean for you health, well-being and your recovery! We all have a lot going on in our life – and it is ...
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Caitlin has just returned from running at the IAAF World Championships in the Bahamas, after coming 5th in the 4x400m relays. It's no surprise that there is a lot of training required to compete at the level Caitlin does, especially with the 2018 Commonwealth games around the corner. 1. How do you prepare for a run when you will be racing overseas? Preparation is much the same as in Australia – ensuring I am eating well, getting enough rest/recovery, appropriate treatment ...
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What makes Barefoot different? Ever wondered what makes Barefoot Physiotherapy is different? When your body isn’t operating as you want it to, every part of your life suffers. We get it, we’ve been there. Every Australian deserves to live life to the fullest and not have injury and pain hold them back – so let the practitioners at one of Queensland’s trusted physiotherapy clinics help you out. Our clients travel from far and wide across Australia. People come to Barefoot ...
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Ever get that feeling like life is just passing by? Like you want to be out on the field playing but you’re hanging on the sideline ? Are you wondering what it would look like if you were living your "Barefoot Lifestyle"? You know you enjoy being fully part of it, in fact maybe you used to be a key player but it now feels like you’ve forgotten the moves? We get it, your life can get busy and it’s ...
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Discuss your Problems: Our holistic therapy approach is based on a partnership between you and us. This starts by us truly knowing and understanding your story and why you have come to Barefoot for help. We then use specific nerve and orthopaedic tests to determine our initial hands on treatment that starts you on the road to recovery, be it back pain physiotherapy or posture training. As you progress we utilise our full body assessment and testing to determine the ...
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On Saturday the 1st of April our fearless leader Sal landed in Sydney to attend the national Australian Small Business Champion Gala dinner and Awards ceremony. The awards ceremony was held at the Westin in Sydney, with over 1000 guests in attendance! This was an incredible honour for Barefoot. The awards night focused on recognising and awarding outstanding businesses with high standards of excellence, within the small business practice. The night was filled with food, drinks and great company – a highlight was meeting ...
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Have you been itching to get back in the water after years of dry feet? Are you new to swimming and just don’t know where to start? Have you signed up for a triathlon and need to get back into the pool for those fun squad sessions? The most incredible thing about swimming is that it is for every walk of life. It doesn’t matter what you look like, how old you are, how fit you are, or how big ...
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Most people put a lot of time and effort into preparing their body for a goal race. This is great, however not having a plan for race day can mean you don’t run to your full potential and may end up feeling disappointed. That’s where these ‘top tips’ come in handy! As an eight-time Australian representative runner, I have done my fair share of ‘race-day’ preparation and have compiled my thoughts on how to have your best race possible. These ...
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Climbing is a high demand sport. No question about that. When looking at other sports that are such high demand it is protocol to run through some form of warm-up. All too many times I have gone down to on of Brisbane’s Climbing Spots, Kangaroo Point cliffs and witnessed people just rock up, set-up their gear and get right into their climb. We have all been there, myself included. We’re time crunched, with no time for anything but pumping out ...
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With the New Year upon us, many of us are setting health and fitness goals to keep us motivated and focused for 2017. This is a great way to stay committed to looking after your health. However, to truly take great care of yourself, it is important to take a gradual approach to new activities to allow your body time to adapt and minimise the risk of injury. Too often we see people dive head-first into a new exercise or ...
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It is incredible how quickly the New Year comes around. It seriously felt like Easter was only yesterday! With everything already looking pretty bust on the calendar, be sure to take some time to reflect on the past year and think about what you might want to achieve in the year to come. New Year’s resolutions may seem a little cliché, but not only is it a great excuse to take a little time out from the hustle and bustle ...
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Your physiotherapist may suggest dry needling as a technique to help in your treatment. There are several benefits that may make it a good choice of treatment for you. Simply inserting the needle has positive effects: It stimulates local endorphin release and increased blood flow to the area. These local effects can cause pain relief for up to 3 days. It can also stimulate an inflammatory response to kick start a healing process that has gone stagnant It can activate ...
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The silly season is well and truly underway and your social calendar will no doubt be filling up quicker than you realise. This time of year seems to be the time where people burn themselves out by trying to fit way too much into each day, and instead of it being an enjoyable and peaceful time of year, people are looking forward to it all being over. The team at Barefoot have created a survival guide so you don’t wear ...
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Often during our assessments, we will find tight, ropey or stiff areas that are really painful and you were unaware they were there. Our brains are really good at ignoring musculoskeletal pain, especially when it has happened slowly over time or remains the same every day. This is one of the reasons why pain/injuries can occur seemingly out of nowhere. One of the symptoms our clients complain of is a headache. Headaches are a symptom of different causes and affect ...
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Together with Remy Gerega and Yoga Everywhere, we are giving you the chance to win a voucher for your very own Yoga Everywhere mat. We have some pretty awesome ones that have been an exciting new addition to the Red Brick House. Here at Barefoot Physio, we believe everyone has the opportunity to live a fulfilled and happy life. We also know that what is important and special to you is unique. We base our Barefoot Lifestyle around these five areas: ...
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At Barefoot we see all types of Athletes, from 400m Olympic runners and Gridiron Quarterbacks to Yoga instructors and Powerlifters. When you think of an Athlete what often springs to mind is someone with specialised skills who does lots of training. And that training is aimed at a certain target and event. So let’s be real… Musicians are Athletes. They have a specific set of skills which they hone with hours and hours of practice for events. They train hard ...
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