What Is Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylalgia, is an overuse injury affecting the tendons that attach to the outside of the elbow. These tendons connect the forearm muscles to the bone and help you extend your wrist and fingers. Despite its name, only about 5% of people with tennis elbow actually play tennis! […]

How Small Breaks and Movement Can Transform Our Minds and Bodies In our busy lives, we often overlook the power of taking short, intentional breaks to move around. But recent research confirms that regular physical activity is essential for our mental and physical well-being, even when integrated in small amounts throughout the day. Studies like […]

What Is the ACL? The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is one of the key stabilising ligaments in your knee. It connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia) and plays a major role in keeping your knee stable during movement. When the knee bends, the ACL prevents the shin bone from gliding too […]

Menopause is a natural phase of life – but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy. Fluctuating hormones, disrupted sleep, changes in bone density, joint aches, and that frustrating body not feeling like it always has can all leave you feeling unlike yourself. The good news? One of the most effective tools you have to manage […]

What Are Shin Splints? Shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome, are a common overuse injury that causes pain in the front of the lower leg, specifically along the shin bone (tibia). They are often seen in runners, dancers, and athletes who do repeated jumping or high-impact activities. Shin splints can be grouped […]

Graduating as a physiotherapist is a huge achievement. But once the celebrations are over, the next big step is finding your first role. Choosing wisely matters — the right graduate physiotherapy job will help you grow in confidence, consolidate your skills, and thrive in practice. If you’re looking for a graduate physiotherapy job in Penrith, […]

Training for a marathon is an incredible challenge, both physically and mentally. At The Healthy Body Company in Caringbah, our physiotherapy team has been supporting runners like Isabella Bullivant to manage injuries, build strength, and keep progressing towards their goals. In this Q&A, we chat with Bella who is preparing for the Chicago Marathon while […]

Do as I say, not as I do. At our Penrith physio clinic, I find myself sitting across from a patient giving out advice on recovery, rest and preventative exercises having spent the weekend pushing through a sore shoulder, skipping my warmup, and not sleeping enough.  My Two Worlds: Clinic and River Life in the […]

August is Tradies National Health Month, and here at The Healthy Body Company, we’re focusing on supporting one of the most important groups in our community with physically demanding jobs : tradies. Whether you’re on-site in Penrith, finishing a roof in Jordan Springs, renovating a home in Caringbah, or handling plumbing jobs around Mount Annan, […]