Hip Pain From Running: A Physio’s Guide to Causes, Treatment and Prevention
Hip pain when you run? Learn the most common causes, what each type of pain means, and how physiotherapy can help you return to training.
Shin splints: Causes, prevention & physio treatment
Learn what causes shin splints, how to prevent them, and how physiotherapy can help. Expert guidance from our Sydney physio team.
Foot pain from running: Why it happens and how a Physio can help.
Pain in the top, arch, or heel of your foot when running? Learn the common causes and how physiotherapy can help you return to pain-free training.
Physiotherapy vs Chiropractic vs Osteopathy
Back pain, neck stiffness, or a niggling injury, and you are not sure who to see? Physiotherapists, chiropractors, and osteopaths are all regulated, university-trained health professionals in Australia, and there is genuine overlap in what they treat. There are also meaningful differences in training, approach, and the conditions each is best placed to help with. […]
Common Running Injuries: A Physio’s Guide to 10 Issues
Running is one of the most accessible forms of exercise, but it is also one of the most demanding on your body. With every stride, your legs absorb forces of around two to three times your body weight, which is why common running injuries are something most regular runners will face at some point in […]
Sciatica Pain: Causes, Symptoms and How Physio Helps
If you have ever felt a sharp, burning pain shoot from your lower back through your buttock and down the back of your leg, you are not alone. Sciatica pain is one of the most common reasons Australians visit a physiotherapist, with research estimating a lifetime prevalence of up to 40 percent across the general […]
How to Fix Tennis Elbow
If you’re dealing with pain on the outside of your elbow, you’ve likely heard the term “tennis elbow”, even if you’ve never picked up a tennis racket in your life. Tennis elbow, medically known as lateral epicondylitis, is one of the most common overuse injuries affecting adults between 30 and 50 years old. The condition […]
Rotator Cuff Strain vs Tear: Your Complete Guide
TL;DR: Rotator Cuff Strain vs Tear Key Difference: Strain = overstretched/frayed muscle-tendon fibres (milder); Tear = partial/full rupture of tendon (more severe). Symptoms: Strain: Dull ache after activity, mild weakness/stiffness, improves with rest (2-12 weeks). Tear: Sharp pain (often sudden/pop), night pain, significant weakness (can’t lift arm), clicking. Causes: Both from overuse/trauma; tears more from […]
When to See a Physio After Surgery
Post-surgery physiotherapy timing varies by procedure but often starts within 24 hours in hospital to prevent stiffness and promote healing. Starting early reduces pain, builds strength, and speeds return to daily activities, with outpatient sessions typically beginning 1-2 weeks post-discharge. This guide covers all key factors, timelines, benefits, and red flags drawn from top Australian […]
PEACE and LOVE Protocol: Why RICE is Outdated for Injury Recovery
The PEACE and LOVE protocol replaces the old RICE method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) for acute soft tissue injuries like sprains, strains, and bruises. Developed in 2020 by experts in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, it embraces natural inflammation while promoting early movement for faster, stronger healing. This guide breaks down each step, explains […]