Advice & Resources
Explore expert physiotherapy advice on pain, injury recovery, strength, movement, and long-term wellbeing.
Our articles are designed to help you better understand your body, stay active, and make informed decisions about your health and recovery.
Pain & Injury
Practical physiotherapy advice to help you better understand pain, injury recovery, movement, and rehabilitation. Explore articles on common injuries, persistent pain, and strategies to support long-term recovery and confidence in movement.
Hamstring Injury: Recovery, Prevention & Return to Sport
What Is a Hamstring Injury? The hamstrings are a group of three muscles located at the back of your thigh. They play a critical role in both hip and knee movement and are especially important for running, sprinting, and explosive movements in sport. Due to the way they function—crossing both the
How Sleep Affects Health and Pain
The Importance of Sleep for health Sleep is something many of us find ourselves constantly chasing. But have you ever wondered how sleep affects health and pain? Imagine if we didn’t need sleep and could stay active and alert around the clock—life would be much easier, right? But why do
Living with Arthritis
What is Arthritis? Arthritis is an umbrella term for conditions that cause pain and joint stiffness anywhere in the body, which can be caused by a variety of medical conditions. The most common forms of arthritis are Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Many people associate Arthritis as a condition
Do You Always Need Surgery for an ACL Injury?
History of ACL Treatment For many years, it has been widely accepted that the best treatment for an ACL rupture is immediate surgery to reconstruct the torn ligament. This view is so common that many people believe surgery is their only option if they wish to return to playing competitive
Sports & Exercise
Advice on training, recovery, strength, and returning to activity after injury. Whether you’re exercising for performance, health, or general wellbeing, these articles are designed to help you move well and stay active.
Strength Training for a Healthy Heart: Build Muscle, Boost Cardiovascular Health
Heart Health Month February in Australia is Heart Health Month. According to recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and the Heart Foundation, approximately 1 in 6 Australians—around 4.2 million people—live with heart disease or a heart-related condition. This encompasses various conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart
Exercising as a Parent: Tips for Staying Active with Young Children
Exercising as parent of young children presents some unique challenges. Here’s some of my personal experiences: The problem The problem that all adults face when it comes to exercising as a parent is that we are already squeezed for time and energy. The shock of welcoming a child into your
Gear Up: Unlock Your Best Performance with Preseason Training
Why bother with Preseason training? Preseason provides athletes the opportunity to enhance their fitness and practice skills before the season commences, with the primary objective of improving performance during games. Additionally, preseason plays a crucial role in preparing the body for the demands of a full season of competitive games,
Recovery & Wellbeing
Articles focused on the broader factors that influence recovery and long-term health, including sleep, stress, resilience, and lifestyle habits that support movement, wellbeing, and overall function.
The Growing Musculoskeletal Health Crisis in WA — and How We Can Reduce Its Impact
The Growing Musculoskeletal Health Crisis in WA — and How We Can Reduce Its Impact By Traci Mitchell (Physiotherapist) Recently I attended the launch of a report from Monash and Curtin Universities which forecasts the burden of musculoskeletal conditions in Western Australia over the next 20 years. The infographic below
Cupping Therapy in Massage
Cupping Therapy in Massage: What It Is and Why Your Body Loves It Cupping is a hands-on technique that many massage therapists use to enhance treatment outcomes. Instead of applying pressure into tight muscles, cupping uses soft suction to lift the skin and underlying tissues. This upward pull can help
Remedial Massage vs Physiotherapy
Remedial massage works well in conjunction with physiotherapy. While the two treatments are different, they are highly complementary. When comparing remedial massage vs physiotherapy, one is not “better” than the other — they simply address your health in different ways. Below, we’ll explore five common reasons people seek remedial massage,
5 Reasons to Book a Remedial Massage
Its more than just relaxation Everyone enjoys a massage—it’s relaxing, relieves stress, and makes our muscles feel like someone has pressed the refresh button. But did you know a remedial massage isn’t just a treat? It’s a targeted treatment that can help with pain, recovery, mobility, and even stress-related health
Physiotherapy and Lifestyle Medicine
Lifestyle medicine is an evidence-based approach to preventing, managing, and even reversing chronic conditions through everyday choices. It focuses on six key areas: movement, nutrition, sleep, stress management, social connection, and reducing harmful substances.
Sleep Hygiene: Small Habits, Big Impact
Good sleep isn’t just about how long you’re in bed—it’s also about how well your body prepares for rest and how it wakes up. Whether you’re a busy professional, an athlete, or recovering from injury, refining your sleep habits using our sleep hygiene tips can make a huge difference to
Women’s Health & Perimenopause
Support and education for women navigating changes in strength, movement, joint health, and wellbeing through perimenopause and beyond. Explore physiotherapy-informed advice to help you stay strong, active, and confident in your body.
“I know I should be doing strength training…”
If you’ve ever said – or even just thought – these words, you’re definitely not alone. Many women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond know that strength training is important, but somehow it keeps slipping down the list of priorities. Between work, family, and all the other demands of
Exercise Prescription for Bone and Muscle Health in Midlife Women
For women in midlife, the changes of perimenopause and menopause can feel daunting. Many notice new aches, slower recovery from exercise, or a frustrating sense of “falling apart.” Behind these changes lies a biological reality: declining estrogen directly impacts muscle mass, bone strength, joint health, and tendon resilience.
The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause: Why Physiotherapy Matters
For many women, the midlife years can feel overwhelming. You might notice that you don’t bounce back from exercise or injury like you used to, that little aches and pains linger longer, or that your energy feels lower than it once did. Added to this, many of us have watched