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Notes from the clinic.
Practical, plain-language thoughts on recovery, movement, and staying active. Added regularly.
2 October 2026
Can Physiotherapy Help De Quervain's? What to Expect From Assessment and Rehabilitation
Sharp pain on the thumb side of the wrist can make gripping a mug or lifting a child difficult. Here is what De Quervain's tenosynovitis is, why an accurate diagnosis matters, what physiotherapy may involve, and when to seek medical review.
19 September 2026
Can Cupping Therapy Really Help You Recover?
Cupping is easy to recognise by the round marks it leaves, but harder to pin down when it comes to what it actually does. Here is what dry cupping involves, what the research does and does not show, what a session feels like, and who should get advice before trying it.
28 August 2026
Why Your Back Hurts After Sitting All Day
Sitting all day is not automatically harmful, and there is no single perfect posture that prevents back pain. Here is why long periods in one position can leave your lower back stiff or sore, the small changes worth trying first, and the warning signs that mean it is time to get assessed.
19 August 2026
Orthopaedic Rehabilitation: From Injury or Surgery Back to Everyday Life
Recovering from an orthopaedic injury or operation is usually gradual, and the plan that suits you depends on your procedure, your surgeon's instructions, and the tasks you need to get back to. Here are the stages of recovery, the warning signs worth acting on, and how physiotherapy at home can help.
5 August 2026
Knee Bumps in Growing Teens: Understanding Osgood-Schlatter Disease
A tender, bony bump below a growing teenager's kneecap after sport is often Osgood-Schlatter disease, a common growth-spurt overuse condition, not a sign to hang up the sneakers for good. Here's why it happens and how to manage it day to day.
19 July 2026
Heavy Lifting at 80? Why Strength Training Helps You Stay Independent
"Heavy" lifting at 80 doesn't mean barbells and Olympic lifts. It means challenging your muscles enough to make standing from a chair, climbing stairs, and carrying your own shopping feel easy again. Here's why strength training matters more as you age, not less.
13 July 2026
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: How Physiotherapy Supports Your Recovery
An arm that feels heavy, or pins and needles creeping into your ring and little fingers, can point to Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Here is what TOS is, why your arm feels so heavy, and how physiotherapy can support your recovery.
13 July 2026
Is it a Strain or Tendinitis? How to Tell the Difference
A sudden "ouch" reaching for a heavy box, or a nagging ache that builds over weeks. Muscle strains and tendinitis can feel similar but call for different care. Here is how to tell them apart, and when to get it checked.
5 July 2026
Workers Compensation Physiotherapy 101: A Beginner's Guide to Mastering Your Recovery
Getting injured at work comes with a mountain of paperwork and insurance jargon. Here is a plain-English walk through the workers compensation process in NSW, from reporting the injury and seeing your GP to choosing your physio and getting back to your usual duties.
5 July 2026
TFCC Wrist Tears: How Physiotherapy Supports Your Recovery
A sharp, nagging pain on the pinky side of your wrist can point to a TFCC tear. Here is what the TFCC is, why your wrist might be clicking, and how physiotherapy can support your recovery.
25 June 2026
Are You Making These Common Back Pain Mistakes?
When your back goes, the instinct is to protect it and wait it out. Here are five common habits that can keep you sore for longer, and what tends to help instead.
18 June 2026
From Keyboard Cramps to Tech Neck: Dealing With Common Office Injuries
A dull ache in your neck after a long day at the laptop, or a tingle in your wrist after hours of emailing? Here is what causes the two most common desk-job complaints, and the small changes that help.
5 June 2026
How Much Movement You Actually Need in 2026
Australia updated its movement guidelines in March 2026, and for the first time they put a number on daily steps. Here is what the new advice actually says.
27 May 2026
Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis: Why Movement Is First-Line Care
If you have knee or hip osteoarthritis, resting the joint can feel like the safe choice. The evidence points the other way, toward guided movement.
19 May 2026
Staying Steady on Your Feet: What the Latest Falls Advice Means
Falls are common as we age, but they are not an inevitable part of getting older. New Australian guidelines point to what genuinely helps.
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