Coffee Time! Our Favourite Local Cafe’s
LOCAL PHYSIOTHERAPISTS X LOCAL COFFEE A match made in heaven… Are you a coffee lover? A caffeine addict? Or love a wholesome way to start your day? Same. Great for…
Why Our Physiotherapists Have Phased Out Ultrasound and TENs
by Elisio Pereira Neto Ultrasound and TENS: why do we no longer use them? If you have ever been to a physiotherapist, especially around 10 years ago, you probably heard…
A Physiotherapist’s Top Tips for Long Distance Running
by Alexandra Devrelis Physio Tips for Long-Distance Running Long distance running can be an incredibly rewarding and challenging experience. Whether you are preparing for a marathon, or a simple fun…
PRIDE: Why and How We Champion the LGBTQIA+ Community
PRIDE: TEAM TESTIMONIALS Our team has STRONG core values that we live, breathe and celebrate. Part of this is creating a safe, inclusive safe for ALL clients that walk through…
Jimmy Barnes Had a Hip Replacement!
One of Australia’s most loved lead singers recently went under the knife… and he’s recovering swimmingly! If you’ve been keeping up with pop culture news recently, you may have read…
Pre-Season Training: The Importance of Preparation and Injury Prevention
By Sam Donohue, Exercise Physiologist The dreaded pre-season training… We know you hate it. But we promise you need it! With many sporting seasons fast approaching, now is the perfect…
PhysioWest’s 3 Favourite Pain Relief Creams
Voltaren vs Fisiocrem vs PreMax: Which is the best at relieving your pain? No one enjoys restricted movement, numbness, aches, joint and muscle pain. Everyone knows that when you’re sore…
The Injury that Knocked Nick Kyrgios Out of the Australian Open 2023
By Jed Russell, Physiotherapist Why Nick Kyrgios Withdrew From the Australian Open this January: A Physiotherapist’s Perspective As many would be aware (and perhaps a little devastated!), Aussie tennis player…
Strategies To Help Reach Your Peak Performance!
What does it take to be at the top of your game when it comes to your big race, competition or final? Well, read-on to hear a comprehensive guide about…
How beneficial are ‘products’ in my treatment really?
Should I invest in products and if so, what? As a physiotherapist, the way I view people is that our bodies have an amazing capacity to adapt, and we are…
My Recent Experience with Low Back Pain
Yes, Physio’s get pain too… and here’s my recent experience Recently, my back decided to have its annual ‘grumpy week’. I thought to myself – great… of course it happened…
The classic ankle sprain and what to expect for your rehab journey
Sprained your ankle and wondering what rehab entails? If you play sports, work out, run or are simply just clumsy on the dance floor, the chances are you’ve taken a…
Top tips for a tight and tense neck
Frequently suffer from a tight and tense neck? You are not alone! In this day and age with a growing sedentary population and workforce, it’s not uncommon to experience some…
Are you pregnant or a new mum and wondering when you should start seeing a Physio?
When’s the right time to see a Physio about Women’s health? You may be asking yourself “Is it too early to see a Physio about Women’s health, I only just…
Let’s talk all things periods!
The topic of periods is no longer taboo – not at PhysioWest anyway! Periods and the menstrual cycle are often not discussed in social situations, but why not? It’s a…
When should you return to sport?!
Return to Sport – the when, what and how? Returning to sport after a hiatus, or perhaps after an injury? Well, “when can I play again?” is the most common…
Why exercise and how much should you be doing?
Exercise – some of us love it, others take a bit of motivation to get up and get moving, which is okay! We are all on a different journey with…
Considerations for your running program
Running is a great form of exercise. We know the variety of positive effects it is has on our bodies. But what are some of the things you should consider…
Gluteal tendinopathy and what you can do about it
What is gluteal tendinopathy? Gluteal tendinopathy is a condition that causes pain at the outside of the hip, and can often cause pain to radiate down the outside of the…
‘Core’ strength and why you need it
What is the ‘Core’ & do I need to strengthen it? The ‘Core’ is actually made up of a group of many muscles located at your body’s centre or trunk…