Did Someone Say New Team Members?
by Caitlin Wood YEP! PhysioWest is incredibly proud and excited to announce the arrival of a brand new Remedial Massage Therapist and Exercise Physiologist! We are expanding our team, our…
Should I See an Exercise Physiologist or a Physiotherapist?
by Sam Donohue & Taya Harding Should I See an Exercise Physiologist or a Physiotherapist? Maybe you have a health condition that you’d like to manage, or an injury you…
SALISBURY.RUN – Story Time
WE LOVE OUR COMMUNITY! On Sunday the 7th of May, PhysioWest was a very excited and enthusiastic sponsor of Salisbury.RUN – a fun run event hosted in Carisbrooke Park in…
Heat V Ice: Which Should You Use for Acute Injuries?
HEAT V ICE The Acute Injury Management Strategy Rivalry We get asked all the time by our patients whether they should be using ice or heat for their injuries. Sometimes…
Why We LOVE Pilates & Group Exercise
by Sarah Kociolek As health professionals, we see first hand the benefits that group exercise can have on individuals. Group exercise involves exercising in a group setting, usually led by…
PhysioWest: Our Core Values
by Caitlin Wood Our Core Values: what they are and why we practice them TOGETHER WE IMPACT & INSPIRE At PhysioWest we pride ourselves on our core values, and we…
Ever Heard of Myofascial Lymphatic Drainage?
by Scott Oram Remedial Massage Therapy is a super helpful and beneficial therapeutic technique, as well as a great way to just feel amazing. But, Remedial Massage Therapists, like myself,…
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…