The simple fitness trend that’s getting Aussies moving
While many of us focus on lifting more, running further or completing more reps when working out, there’s one crucial component we may be overlooking: improving our mobility.
“It’s the blend of joint range, muscle flexibility, neuromuscular control and strength that lets you perform everyday tasks smoothly, from reaching overhead to getting out of a chair to running, lifting or playing sport,” said Evoker director and musculoskeletal physiotherapist Adam Monteith.
Often confused with flexibility, mobility is about being able to move a joint through a range of motion with control. It plays a vital role in injury prevention, reducing joint pain, increasing stability, improving posture and enhancing performance.
Adam Monteith, Founder & Director of Evoker Physio in Sydney CBD talks to the Daily Telegraph about getting Australian’s moving and what he finds works well.
Rising interest in mobility
With people tracking their health and fitness more closely, there has been an uptick in online searches for “mobility exercises” in the past five years, according to Google Trends data.
“We’ve absolutely seen a noticeable rise in people seeking help to improve their mobility over the past five years,” Mr Monteith said.
“At Evoker we treat a wide cross-section of Sydney professionals, and across that entire group there’s been a clear shift: people are far more aware of their physical health, and they’re no longer willing to accept feeling tight, stiff or restricted as a normal part of life.”
Move it or lose it
But how often should we be doing mobility work?
“Little and often is the key,” Mr Monteith said. “For most people, five to 10 minutes a day is enough to make a meaningful difference – especially if it’s done consistently. Mobility behaves like brushing your teeth: it keeps things clean, prevents problems and makes you feel better every single day.”
Even simple movement practices, like walking regularly, can make a big difference, explained Mr Murfitt.
“Finding practices where you can relax, whether that be in nature, slow walking, or just taking your body through ranges like a toe touch, squatting, bending over to the side is beneficial,” he said.
“Some of the people who age most gracefully are those who keep playing tennis or golf, or gardening, or those who have never had times where they weren’t crouching or doing deep squats.”
Meanwhile, Mr Monteith said taking steps to improve our mobility will pay off in the long run.
“Ultimately, our lifestyle isn’t going to slow down, so our approach to movement needs to level up. When people improve their mobility, they don’t just reduce pain — they feel lighter, more capable, more confident and more like themselves again,” he said.
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ADAM MONTEITH | FOUNDER & APA Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
MHlth Sc (Manip Phty) BPhty BExSc
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After completing a rather unique double degree – a Bachelor of Physiotherapy & Exercise Science in 2003, & a Masters of Manipulative Physiotherapy at the University of Sydney in 2010 (a voluntary, yet brutal, undertaking for a physiotherapist who wants to be better), Adam established Evoker in 2011. A physiotherapy practice with a difference. & that difference, or ‘niche’, was absolute excellence. 100% of the time. Attention to customer service detail, & excellence in physiotherapy.
Adam’s career in physiotherapy began in the ‘elite’ sporting arena at the Brisbane Broncos Rugby League Club. The lessons learned in this ‘sink or swim’, high pressure environment of the 03/04/05 seasons, created a platform for Adam to really excel in this profession. Adam has accepted invitations to look after the physical health of other Physiotherapists, Doctors, Specialists, Surgeons & none other than a former Prime Minister of this country.
Adam Monteith is a highly skilled musculoskeletal physiotherapist. You can be assured that when you see Adam, your complaint will be thoroughly assessed, and he will use the most appropriate and up to date techniques to treat your problem. Adam’s treatment will always be governed by research. He is constantly analysing the results of the most recent clinical trials so that you can receive the most up to date treatment, helping you to get better sooner. Adam only ever uses evidenced based and clinically proven treatment techniques. Adam Monteith is also a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
Adam is very time aware and prides himself on seeing his patients on time. With a greater than 10 year history of treating and servicing the busy professional in Sydney city, he respects your time and does his best not to keep you waiting.
Adam has:
25 years combined study & clinical experience in physiotherapy/physical therapy
Worked in the heart of Sydney city for more than 15 years
Worked with both the elite athlete & ‘weekend warrior’
Had great success in treating:
– Acute sporting injuries
– Overuse running, cycling & swimming injuries
– Post operative shoulders, hips, knees and ankles
– Complex neck & back cases.
– Adam is often called on for 2nd and 3rd opinions in these complex scenarios.
Expect: A good listener, time spent in assessment phase, plenty of ‘hands on’ physio and exercise.
