Let’s talk about something that affects 1 in 5 Australians – and no, it’s not coffee addiction (though we’re not denying that one). We’re talking about chronic pain. If you’ve ever thought, “Why is this pain still hanging around after weeks or months?” you’re not alone. As physios, we see it all the time – […]

What Is Menopause—and Why Should Physiotherapists Care? For many women, menopause is an expected part of ageing—but that doesn’t mean it’s well understood, especially when it comes to the musculoskeletal system. As physiotherapists, we often treat women in their 40s and 50s with persistent aches, stiffness, or fatigue that doesn’t respond to typical loading strategies. […]

Why Your Achilles Hurts – and What You Can Do About It Achilles pain is a common issue that affects people of all activity levels, from runners and elite athletes to those just going about everyday life. In children, it often appears as Sever’s disease, but in adults, the most common cause is Achilles tendinopathy. […]

As Australians live longer, the focus is shifting from simply adding years to life to adding life to years. The Healthy Ageing Conference 2025, hosted by the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network (NBMPHN) on April 5 at the Western Sydney Conference Centre in Penrith, was a powerful showcase of just how this can be […]

The pandemic that has shaken not only our community but the whole world. After many months of uncertainty it is quite possible that you are feeling less resilient than usual.  It is important we continue to look after our wellbeing, so that we can be our best for ourselves, and those around us. Staying mentally […]

In this post we talk about the most common basketball injuries we see and how we help to prevent them. The dynamic nature of basketball requires speed with frequent and aggressive body contacts which can lead to a wide range of injuries, particularly of the knee, fingers, ankle and foot. The majority of acute injuries […]

The dreaded ACL injury! It’s notorious for its debilitating impact on knee stability and the long stint of rehabilitation required for return back to activity and sports. Knowing how to help prevent an ACL injury at the beginning of any sport season is a great start. What is the ACL? The knee joint comprises of […]

Summer is fast approaching and if you are like me, you are contemplating the end of the year and feeling very much like it is time for a holiday.  Then (like me) you remember, as much fun as travelling is, the actual transportation part can be pretty hard to bear. So, how would a physio […]