Established in 2018, Portable Health is all about providing quality physiotherapy and healthcare services in the Newcastle region.
We offer a range of personal healthcare services, such as physiotherapy and exercise physiology, as well as corporate health solutions, such as ergonomic assessments, pre-employment screening and manual handling training.
We are located at 826 Hunter St, Newcastle West.
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The Ultimate Work From Home Guide: Creating an Ergonomic Home Office
Ergonomics, Workplace Health
The shift to remote work has rapidly increased in recent years, with more people working from home than ever before. As a result, it's essential to create a comfortable and efficient workspace that promotes productivity and prevents…
Manual Handling Training: Still A Vital Investment for Australian Companies
Manual Handling, Workplace Health
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, workplace safety remains a top priority for organisations across Australia. Manual handling activities form a significant part of various industries, and while they may seem simple, they…
Why Pre-Employment Functional Assessments Are Essential for Australian Businesses
Pre-employment Assessments, Workplace HealthAs an employer, hiring the right candidate for a job is critical to ensuring a productive, safe, and healthy work environment. Pre-employment functional assessments (PEFAs) are an essential tool for Australian employers to evaluate a candidate's…
Total Hip Replacements: An In-Depth Guide to Restoring Mobility & Quality of Life
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Total hip replacement, also known as total hip arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure performed to alleviate pain and restore function in patients with hip joint disorders, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and hip fractures.…
Empowering Lives Through the NDIS: The Importance of Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology
Exercise, NDIS, PhysiotherapyThe National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is an essential social welfare program in Australia, providing support to individuals with disabilities, their families, and carers. Established in 2013, the NDIS is designed to transform the way…
Why Ergonomics Matters to Australian Businesses
ErgonomicsThe vast majority of worker's compensation claims in Australia are due to musculoskeletal disorders, repetitive strain injuries, and other similar work-related injuries.
Musculoskeletal Disorders and Repetitive Strain Injuries are complex…
How To Stay Active As An Office Worker
Ergonomics, Workplace HealthDo you ever feel like all you do is sit?
You sit in the car on your commute.
You sit at your desk at work.
You sit and watch your kids play sports.
You sit and watch TV.
Sit, sit, sit.
Let’s face it, we do a lot of sitting…
Recovering from a Heart Attack: Exercise and Nutrition
ExerciseA heart attack, or Myocardial Infarction (MI), occurs when the arteries supplying the heart muscle are blocked by a build-up of plaque that then breaks down and forms a clot. The clot prevents adequate blood supply from reaching the heart, causing…
The Benefits of Yoga: Why Thousands of Australians Are Taking It Up
ExerciseIn this modern age that we live in, it is impossible not to have heard of yoga: the bending, flexibility-focused form of exercise. But did you know that there is a lot more to yoga than just being flexible? Did you know that yoga has a multitude…