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Feeling Less Steady? A New Thursday Balance Class May Help

noreply@blogger.com (Chelsea Gan) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:55:00 +0000

Guided balance and strength classes may help improve confidence with everyday movement.

Balance & Strength Classes at PhysioWorks

Feeling a little less steady? A supervised balance class may help you build strength, stability and confidence.

Have you noticed a slight wobble when turning, hesitation on uneven ground, or less confidence on your feet?

At PhysioWorks, our Balance & Falls Prevention Classes are designed to support people who want to feel stronger, steadier and more confident with daily movement.

Quick takeaway: Balance can often improve with specific, consistent and well-guided exercise.

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Why Balance Training Matters?

Balance is not just about standing still. It is how your body reacts, adjusts and keeps you steady as you move through everyday life.

In Class, You May Work On:

Strength and stability
Stepping and reactive balance
Dynamic balance control
Confidence with real-life movement

Class Times

Clayfield: Wednesday 10:20am and Thursday 9:40am

Sandgate: Tuesday 9:20am

Who Might Benefit?

These classes may be suitable if you feel unsteady, have had a fall or near miss, or want a safe and supervised exercise option.

A physiotherapy assessment can help guide whether the class is appropriate for your needs.

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If you would like advice tailored to you, book an initial assessment and ask whether a Balance & Strength Class may be suitable.

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Desk Job Stiffness? Your Muscles May Need a Reset

noreply@blogger.com (Chloe Kelly) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:44:18 +0000

Desk work can load the neck, shoulders and back.

How Desk Work Can Affect Muscle Tension

Feel stiff after work? Long hours at a desk can keep your neck, shoulders, back and hips under steady low-level strain.

Sitting at a desk can feel easy on the body. However, long hours at a computer can still contribute to muscle tension, stiffness and fatigue.

Your neck may lean forward, your shoulders may round, and your lower back may feel compressed. Your hips can also tighten from staying bent for much of the day.

Quick takeaway: Desk-related muscle tension often builds slowly. Short breaks, better setup and targeted massage may help reduce the load.

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Common Desk Job Problem Areas

The neck and shoulders often complain first. Screen work, typing and stress can increase tightness through the upper traps, shoulder blades and base of the neck.

The lower back can also feel sore after long sitting periods, especially when your chair, desk or laptop height does not support you well.

Desk Work Can Contribute To:

Neck and shoulder tightness
Upper back stiffness
Lower back discomfort
Tight hips after sitting
Wrist and forearm fatigue from typing

How Remedial Massage May Help?

Remedial massage may help ease tight muscles and reduce stiffness from desk work. Your massage therapist can focus on the areas carrying the most load, such as the neck, shoulders, upper back, lower back and hips.

Some people benefit from firmer techniques such as deep tissue massage or trigger point therapy. Others may need a gentler approach, especially when muscles feel sensitive or irritated.

What Can You Do During the Workday?

Try short movement breaks every hour. Stand, walk, roll your shoulders, gently move your neck and change your sitting position.

If posture, neck pain or back pain keeps returning, it may be worth checking your workstation and movement habits.

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Need Help With Desk-Related Muscle Tension?

If your neck, shoulders, back or hips feel tight after work, a massage appointment may help you choose the right next step.

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Build Better Bones: Could Impact Loading Help Osteoporosis?

noreply@blogger.com (Erin Hickey) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Strength, balance and impact loading can support bone health when prescribed safely.

How Exercise Supports Bone Strength

Osteoporosis is often called a silent disease. Many people do not know their bones are weaker until a fracture or bone density scan reveals a problem.

Osteoporosis occurs when bones lose density and strength, making them more vulnerable to fracture after a fall, trip or even a minor injury.

Exercise can play an important role in bone health. At PhysioWorks, physiotherapy and exercise physiology may help people with osteoporosis build strength, improve balance and move with more confidence.

Quick takeaway: The right exercise program may help support bone density, reduce falls risk and improve confidence with everyday movement.

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What Is Impact Loading?

Impact loading involves weight-bearing exercise that places controlled stress through the bones. This may include walking, step-based exercise, strength training or carefully progressed jumping-style movements, depending on the person.

Exercise May Help Support:

Bone strength and loading tolerance
Leg strength for stairs, walking and daily activity
Balance and falls confidence
Safe progression back to exercise

Why Should Exercise Be Individualised?

Not every exercise is suitable for every person with osteoporosis. The right program depends on bone density results, fracture history, balance, strength, pain, confidence and current activity levels.

An Accredited Exercise Physiologist can help tailor a program to your goals and functional capacity, while progressing exercises safely over time.

When Should You Seek Guidance?

Guided exercise may be useful if you have osteoporosis, osteopenia, a history of falls, reduced strength or uncertainty about which exercises are safe.

It may also help if you want a clear plan for building strength without doing too much too soon.

Stayed tuned for small group classes commencing soon at Clayfield and Sandgate PhysioWorks.

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If you have osteoporosis or osteopenia, a tailored exercise plan may help you build strength, improve balance and feel more confident with movement.

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Meet Scott Schulte: Helping Active People Return to What They Love

noreply@blogger.com (Erin Hickey) — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Scott Schulte, Senior Physiotherapist at Ashgrove PhysioWorks.

Senior Physiotherapy Care at Ashgrove PhysioWorks

Want to get back to sport, training or everyday activity? Having the right rehabilitation plan can make a big difference to your recovery and confidence.

Scott Schulte is a Senior Physiotherapist at Ashgrove PhysioWorks. As a former professional rugby league player, Scott understands the physical and mental challenges that often come with injury, rehabilitation and returning to activity.

He enjoys helping athletes, active adults, gym users and everyday Australians move better, reduce pain and build confidence through practical rehabilitation.

Quick takeaway: Scott combines physiotherapy, exercise rehabilitation and strength and conditioning principles to help people return to the activities that matter most to them.

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What Does Scott Commonly Help With?

Scott May Be a Good Fit If You Need Help With:

Sports injuries and return-to-sport rehabilitation
Exercise rehabilitation and strength training
Knee, ankle and lower limb injuries
Shoulder, back and hip pain
Gym and weightlifting-related injuries
Building confidence after injury or time away from activity

When Should You Consider Physiotherapy?

If pain, stiffness, weakness or injury is limiting your training, work or daily activities, physiotherapy may help identify what is contributing to your symptoms.

Scott can help guide your rehabilitation and create a plan that matches your goals and lifestyle.

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If you're managing an injury, pain or a training setback, Scott can help you develop a practical rehabilitation plan and support your return to activity.

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What Should You Ask At Your Physio Appointment?

noreply@blogger.com (PhysioWorksAUS) — Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Knowing what to ask can help you get more from your appointment.

Make the Most of Your Appointment

Not sure what to ask? A few simple questions can help you better understand your condition, your options and your next steps.

A physiotherapy or exercise physiology appointment is not just about treatment or exercise. It is also a chance to understand what may be contributing to your symptoms and what you can do to support your recovery.

Your clinician will usually ask about your symptoms, health history, goals and what matters most to you. They may then assess your movement, strength, flexibility or injury-related concerns before helping you build a management plan.

Quick takeaway: The best questions are the ones that help you understand what is happening, what your options are and how to move forward safely.

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Useful Questions to Ask

You Might Ask:

What does my imaging report mean?
What are my management options?
What would you recommend for my condition?
Who else may be helpful to involve in my care?
What happens if I do nothing?
What time frame should I expect for recovery?

Why These Questions Matter?

Many conditions have more than one possible management pathway. Asking questions can help you understand the reasoning behind your plan and how it relates to your goals.

Your physiotherapist or exercise physiologist can help explain what is clinically relevant, what may need monitoring, and when another health professional or further investigation may be useful.

When Should You Book?

If pain, injury, weakness or reduced confidence is affecting your daily life, sport or exercise routine, an assessment may help clarify your next step.

If you already have imaging or a diagnosis, your clinician can help relate that information to your symptoms and goals.

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Have Questions About Your Pain or Injury?

If you would like advice tailored to you, PhysioWorks can help you choose the right appointment pathway.

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“How Long Will This Take?” Might Surprise You

noreply@blogger.com (Dana Bzdell) — Tue, 26 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Recovery timelines can vary more than many people expect.

Why Recovery Timelines Can Vary So Much

“How long will this take?” It is one of the most common questions people ask during physiotherapy. The honest answer is that healing depends on more than the injury name alone.

Recovery timelines vary depending on the tissue involved, injury severity, your general health, sleep, nutrition, stress, activity levels, training load and previous injuries.

Some injuries settle quickly. Others need gradual rehabilitation, load management and patience. For a deeper explanation, read the PhysioWorks Soft Tissue Injury Healing Guide.

Quick takeaway: Recovery is rarely perfectly linear. A flare-up or slower week does not always mean healing has stopped.

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Common Recovery Timeframes

Muscle strains: from a few weeks to several months
Ligament injuries: from several weeks to 12+ months
Tendon pain: often 6 weeks to 9+ months
Bone fractures: often 6 weeks to 12 months
Cartilage injuries: often several months or longer
Nerve irritation: highly variable depending on severity

Different tissues heal at different rates. Muscles often recover faster because they have a stronger blood supply. Tendons, cartilage and nerves often need longer, more measured progressions.

Why Do Two People Recover Differently?

Two people with the same injury can recover at different rates. Rehab consistency, sleep, stress, smoking, medical history, age, fitness and how quickly the injury is loaded can all influence recovery.

When Should You Seek Guidance?

Consider an assessment if symptoms are lasting longer than expected, repeatedly returning, or limiting work, sport, sleep or daily activity.

A physiotherapist can assess likely contributors and help guide your next stage of recovery safely.

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If your recovery is taking longer than expected, PhysioWorks may help guide your next step with an individualised assessment and rehabilitation plan.

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Meet Tyler Cultum – Senior Physiotherapist at Ashgrove PhysioWorks

noreply@blogger.com (Erin Hickey) — Sat, 23 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Tyler helps active people recover, rebuild strength and return to movement with confidence.

Now available at Ashgrove PhysioWorks. Tyler may be a great fit if you need help with running injuries, shoulder pain, hip pain or return-to-sport rehabilitation.

Looking for a physiotherapist who understands sport, movement and the challenges of staying active while managing injury? Meet Tyler Cultum, Senior Physiotherapist at Ashgrove PhysioWorks.

Originally from Canada, Tyler moved to Australia in 2018 and completed his Master of Physiotherapy Studies at The University of Queensland. With a background in Human Kinetics and experience working as a Forest Fire Fighter in rural British Columbia, Tyler brings a practical and resilient approach to rehabilitation.

Quick takeaway: Tyler combines hands-on physiotherapy, education and progressive exercise rehabilitation to help active people return to sport, training and everyday movement.

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What Does Tyler Commonly Help With?

Tyler enjoys helping active people recover from injury, improve movement and confidently return to running, gym training, sport and daily activities.

Tyler Commonly Assists With:

Running injuries and gait analysis
Shoulder pain and shoulder instability
Hip pain and gluteal tendinopathy
Sports rehabilitation and return-to-sport planning
Strength and conditioning rehabilitation
Shin splints, Achilles pain and runner’s knee

Why Do Patients Choose Tyler?

As an active runner and triathlete himself, Tyler understands the frustrations injuries can create. His approach focuses on realistic goals, practical strategies and rehabilitation plans tailored to each person’s sport, work and lifestyle demands.

Tyler also has a strong interest in shoulder and hip rehabilitation, including rotator cuff injuries, shoulder impingement, hip impingement and hip osteoarthritis. As part of selected rehabilitation programs, he may also use Real Time Ultrasound to help improve awareness and control of deeper trunk and hip muscles during exercise rehabilitation.

What Can You Expect at Your First Appointment?

Your appointment will usually include a discussion about your symptoms, training load and goals, followed by assessment of movement, strength and mobility.

Tyler will then guide you through a personalised treatment and rehabilitation plan that may include hands-on physiotherapy, exercise rehabilitation, mobility work and sport-specific advice.

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Book With Tyler Cultum

If you need help with running injuries, sports rehabilitation, shoulder pain or hip pain, Tyler can help guide your recovery with a clear and practical plan. Tyler is available at Ashgrove PhysioWorks on Monday and Thursday.

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Tyler accepts private health, Medicare, WorkCover, DVA and CTP patients.

Calf Tear? When Massage May Help And When It’s Too Soon

noreply@blogger.com (Ashish Shrestha) — Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Calf pain after sport or exercise may need the right treatment at the right stage.

Massage Timing After a Calf Tear

Sore, tight or bruised calf? Massage may help later in recovery, but deep treatment too early can irritate a fresh tear.

Pain in the back of your lower leg after sport, running or sudden movement can be frustrating. A calf tear can make walking, stairs, training and pushing off the foot feel difficult.

One common question we hear at PhysioWorks is whether remedial massage can help after a calf tear. The answer is yes, it may help but timing matters.

Quick takeaway: Avoid direct massage over a fresh calf tear in the first 48–72 hours. Once pain and swelling settle, gentle targeted treatment may help reduce tightness and improve comfort.

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When Is Massage Too Soon?

In the first few days after a calf tear, the muscle is usually inflamed and starting its early repair process. Strong pressure during this stage may increase pain, swelling or irritation.

Calf Tear Signs Can Include:

Pain in the back of the lower leg
Tightness, cramping or guarding
Swelling, bruising or tenderness
Difficulty walking, running or pushing off

When Can Remedial Massage Help?

Once pain and swelling begin to settle, remedial massage may be introduced gradually. Your therapist can adjust pressure, technique and treatment area to suit your stage of recovery.

Massage may help reduce surrounding muscle tightness, improve comfort with movement, support flexibility and work alongside a graded return-to-activity plan.

Not Sure If Massage Is Right Yet?

If your calf pain is recent, swollen or painful to walk on, a physiotherapy assessment may be the safer first step.

If the injury has settled but tightness is limiting movement, remedial massage may be a helpful option.

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If your calf pain is affecting walking, training or sport, PhysioWorks can help guide your next step.

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Shoulder Popped Out? Here’s What to Know

noreply@blogger.com (Jack Campbell) — Wed, 20 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Early assessment can help guide safe shoulder recovery after a dislocation.

Shoulder Dislocation: What Happens Next?

Has your shoulder slipped out? A shoulder dislocation can feel alarming, painful and unstable, especially if it happens during sport, a fall or a high-force injury.

A shoulder dislocation occurs when the ball of the upper arm moves out of the shoulder socket. Many dislocations occur forwards and may be linked with pain, weakness, apprehension or a feeling that the shoulder could slip again.

Quick takeaway: Early assessment, appropriate imaging advice and progressive rehabilitation may help restore movement, strength and shoulder confidence.

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Common Signs After a Shoulder Dislocation

Severe shoulder pain after injury
Visible change in shoulder shape
Difficulty moving the arm
Feelings of slipping, weakness or instability
Apprehension with reaching, lifting or sport positions

Why Does Assessment Matter?

After a dislocation, medical assessment usually checks that the shoulder has been safely relocated, screens for fractures and reviews nerve function. Some people may also have related injuries such as a shoulder labrum injury, which can influence future instability risk.

Rehabilitation often starts with gentle movement and low-level strengthening, then progresses towards rotator cuff control, shoulder stability and return-to-sport goals.

When Should You Get It Checked?

Book an assessment if your shoulder feels unstable, weak, painful or you are unsure when to return to gym, work or sport.

Seek urgent medical care if you notice numbness, major weakness, severe deformity, inability to move the arm, or significant swelling after injury.

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Ready to Rebuild Shoulder Confidence?

If you have recently dislocated your shoulder or feel ongoing instability, a physiotherapy assessment may help guide your next step.

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Elbow Pain Ruining Your Day? It Could Be Tennis Elbow

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 19 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Elbow pain can make gripping, lifting and everyday tasks harder than expected.

What Could Be Causing Your Elbow Pain?

Pain with gripping or lifting? Outer elbow pain is commonly linked with tennis elbow, even if you do not play tennis.

Elbow pain can be frustrating, especially when simple tasks like opening jars, carrying shopping, typing, lifting weights or using tools start to hurt.

One common cause is tennis elbow, which usually develops when repeated gripping, lifting or wrist use overloads the tendon on the outside of the elbow.

Quick takeaway: Elbow pain often improves best when the cause is identified early and loading is gradually rebuilt, rather than relying on rest alone.

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Common Signs of Tennis Elbow

You May Notice:

pain on the outside of the elbow
soreness with gripping, lifting or pouring
reduced grip strength
forearm ache after work, gym or sport

Why Does It Happen?

Tennis elbow usually occurs when the tendon is asked to do more than it is ready for. This may happen after extra gym work, repetitive mouse use, manual tasks, racquet sport, gardening or a sudden increase in gripping activities.

A physiotherapist can assess whether your symptoms are coming from the elbow tendon, the joint, the neck, nerve sensitivity or another source of arm pain.

When Should You Get It Checked?

Consider booking an assessment if elbow pain lasts more than a couple of weeks, keeps returning, affects work or sport, or causes noticeable weakness.

Early advice may help you reduce irritation, modify painful tasks and rebuild strength safely.

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Don’t Ignore Ongoing Elbow Pain

If elbow pain is affecting your grip, work, sport or daily activities, PhysioWorks can help assess the cause and guide your next step.

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Running Pain Again? Check This First

noreply@blogger.com (Chelsea Gan) — Sat, 16 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000

A running assessment can help identify technique, strength and loading factors.

How Running Analysis Helps You Run Smarter

Running pain can be frustrating. Small technique, strength or training-load issues can build into repeated niggles if they are not checked.

Running looks simple, but how you run can affect comfort, efficiency and injury risk. If pain keeps returning, your shoes may not be the only thing worth checking.

A Running Assessment at PhysioWorks can review how your body moves, how your training load is managed, and whether strength or control issues may be adding extra stress.

Quick takeaway: Running analysis can help identify movement patterns, strength gaps and training habits that may affect comfort, efficiency and injury risk.

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What Does Running Analysis Look At?

Your physiotherapist can review key running features and match the findings to your symptoms, training goals and injury history.

A Running Assessment May Review:

stride length and cadence
foot strike pattern
hip, knee and ankle control
lower limb and core strength
training load, recovery and recent changes

Who Should Consider It?

A running assessment may be useful if you are new to running, returning after injury, building towards an event, or dealing with recurring pain during training.

It may also help if you want clearer advice before changing shoes, increasing kilometres, adding speed work, or pushing through a persistent niggle.

When Should You Book?

Book sooner if pain keeps returning, worsens as you run, changes your gait, or stops you training normally.

A clear assessment can help you decide whether to keep running, modify training, start rehab, or adjust your technique.

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Want to Run With More Confidence?

If running pain, technique concerns or repeated niggles are holding you back, book a PhysioWorks running assessment and get a clearer plan.

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Quad Strain? When Massage Helps — and When It’s Too Soon

noreply@blogger.com (Ashish Shrestha) — Thu, 14 May 2026 02:05:00 +0000

Can Massage Help After a Quad Strain?

Front thigh pain after sport? A quad strain can make walking, stairs, running, kicking and training feel difficult. Massage may help later in recovery, but timing matters.

A quad strain can be painful, frustrating and limiting, especially if you are used to being active. One common question we hear at PhysioWorks is whether remedial massage can help after this type of injury.

The answer is: yes, it may help at the right stage. However, deep massage too early can aggravate the injured muscle.

Quick takeaway: Avoid direct massage over a fresh quad strain in the first 48–72 hours. Once pain and swelling settle, gentle, targeted treatment may help reduce tightness and improve comfort.

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What Is a Quad Strain?

A quad strain happens when one or more muscles at the front of the thigh become overstretched or torn. It often occurs during sprinting, jumping, kicking, sudden acceleration or rapid direction changes.

Common signs can include:

Pain in the front of the thigh
Muscle tightness or cramping
Swelling or bruising
Difficulty walking, running or using stairs
Tenderness when touching the muscle

When Is Massage Too Soon?

In the first 48–72 hours after a quad strain, direct massage over the injured area is usually not recommended. The muscle is still inflamed and starting its early repair process. Strong pressure during this phase may increase pain, swelling or irritation.

Early care usually focuses on relative rest, ice, compression, elevation and sensible movement within comfort.

When Can Remedial Massage Start?

Once pain and swelling begin to settle, often after several days to a week depending on severity, remedial massage may be introduced gradually. Your therapist should adjust pressure, technique and treatment area to match your stage of recovery.

Massage may help later-stage recovery by:

Reducing surrounding muscle tightness
Improving comfort with movement
Supporting flexibility and mobility
Helping manage protective muscle guarding
Working alongside a graded return-to-activity plan

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Not Sure Whether Massage Is Right Yet?

If your quad pain is recent, swollen or painful to walk on, start with a physiotherapy assessment. If the injury has settled and tightness is limiting your movement, remedial massage may be a helpful next step.

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Runner’s Knee? How to Keep Running Without Making It Worse

noreply@blogger.com (PhysioWorksAUS) — Tue, 12 May 2026 09:33:00 +0000

Runner’s knee often builds when training load rises faster than the knee can tolerate.

What Runner’s Knee Means for Your Training

Pain around your kneecap during or after a run? Runner’s knee can affect hills, stairs, squats, lunges and longer training sessions.

Runner’s knee is a common name for running-related knee pain. It often refers to pain around or behind the kneecap, especially when symptoms build as running load increases.

Many runners do not need to stop all exercise. However, they usually need a smarter plan. The key is working out whether your knee can tolerate modified running, or whether it needs a short load reduction first.

Quick takeaway: Runner’s knee is not always about “bad knees”. Training load, recovery, strength, running style, hills, footwear changes and cadence can all play a role.

If this sounds familiar, the full PhysioWorks guide explains runner’s knee symptoms, likely causes and treatment options in more detail.

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Can You Keep Running With Runner’s Knee?

Sometimes, yes. Many runners can keep some running in their week if symptoms stay mild, do not worsen during the session, and settle quickly afterwards.

However, sharp pain, limping, swelling, giving way, or pain that keeps building deserves earlier assessment. Pushing through the wrong pain can make recovery slower.

Common Signs to Watch

pain around or behind the kneecap
pain with hills, stairs, squats or lunges
stiffness after sitting with the knee bent
symptoms that increase after longer runs or speed work
pain that keeps returning when training ramps up

What Helps Runner’s Knee Settle?

A good plan usually starts with load management. That may mean shorter runs, fewer hills, slower pace, cross-training, or extra recovery days for a short period.

A physiotherapist may also assess strength, flexibility, running mechanics, footwear changes and training history. This can help identify whether you need knee and hip strengthening, cadence changes, taping, mobility work, or a structured return-to-running plan.

When Should You Consider a Running Assessment?

Consider booking if your knee pain keeps returning, worsens as training increases, or affects stairs, squats, walking or normal daily activity.

A running assessment may help identify practical changes to your load, strength program and running technique.

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Could Exercise Help Your Brain Rewire?

noreply@blogger.com (Erin Hickey) — Mon, 11 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Structured exercise can help support brain adaptation and function.

How Exercise Supports Neuroplasticity

Your brain keeps adapting. Movement, learning and repeated practice can help your nervous system build stronger pathways over time.

Exercise is not only about muscles, fitness or weight control. It can also support neuroplasticity, which is the brain and nervous system’s ability to adapt in response to movement, practice and experience.

This may matter for people recovering from neurological conditions, as well as those wanting to improve balance, strength, confidence and everyday function.

Quick takeaway: Regular, well-planned exercise may help support brain connections, balance, strength, endurance and confidence with daily movement.

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Why Does Movement Help the Brain?

Exercise can increase blood flow, support brain chemicals involved in adaptation, and improve how different areas of the brain communicate. Over time, repeated movement practice can help the nervous system become more efficient.

Exercise May Support:

strength, endurance and mobility
balance and falls confidence
movement learning after neurological injury
confidence with everyday activities

Where Does Exercise Physiology Fit?

An Accredited Exercise Physiologist can design a structured program that matches your ability, goals and medical needs. This may help when exercise feels confusing, unsafe or hard to progress alone.

Exercise physiology can also work alongside physiotherapy and medical care as part of a broader rehabilitation plan.

When Should You Consider Guided Exercise?

Guided exercise may be useful if a neurological condition, balance concern, weakness or loss of confidence is affecting daily life.

It may also help if you are unsure which exercises are safe, how hard to work, or how to progress without flaring symptoms.

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Want a Safe Exercise Plan?

If you are recovering from a neurological condition, managing balance concerns, or want help building strength safely, a guided exercise program may help you choose the right next step.

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Why Does Your Ankle Keep Giving Way?

noreply@blogger.com (Jack Campbell) — Sat, 09 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Repeated ankle sprains can affect balance, control and confidence.

What Repeated Ankle Rolling May Mean

If your ankle keeps rolling, it may not just be bad luck. Repeated giving way can happen when the ankle has not regained enough strength, balance, ligament support or movement control after a previous sprain.

An ankle that keeps giving way may be linked to chronic ankle instability. This can develop after one or more ankle sprains, especially when the ankle has not fully recovered before returning to sport, running or uneven ground.

Many people notice ongoing pain, swelling, poor balance or reduced confidence when changing direction. Others feel fine most of the time, then suddenly roll the ankle again during a simple step, landing or sidestep.

Quick takeaway: An unstable ankle often needs more than rest. Strength, balance, proprioception and graded return-to-sport training may help reduce repeat sprains.

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Why Does It Keep Happening?

After an ankle sprain, the ligaments, muscles and balance system may not regain full control straight away. The body can become slower to react when the foot lands awkwardly or moves across uneven ground.

That loss of joint position awareness is called proprioception. It plays a big role in balance, landing control and quick reactions during sport or daily activity.

Common Clues Include:

the ankle rolls more than once
ongoing swelling after activity
poor balance on one leg
reduced confidence on uneven ground
ankle pain during running or sport

How Can Physiotherapy Help?

A physiotherapist can assess ankle range of motion, ligament integrity, calf strength, balance, hopping ability and walking or running mechanics. This helps identify what may still need work.

Treatment often includes strengthening, balance and proprioception training, movement retraining and a gradual return to activity. Some people also benefit from taping or bracing while they rebuild control.

When Should You Get It Checked?

Consider an assessment if your ankle keeps rolling, feels weak, swells after activity, or stops you trusting your foot on stairs, trails, sport or running.

Early rehab may help break the cycle of repeated sprains and support a safer return to normal activity.

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Need Help With an Unstable Ankle?

If your ankle keeps giving way, a physiotherapy assessment can help identify what needs to improve and guide your next step.

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Waking Up With Neck Pain? Check Your Pillow

noreply@blogger.com (Chelsea Gan) — Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Your pillow can affect how your neck is supported overnight.

How Your Pillow Affects Neck Support

Waking up stiff? Your pillow may be one reason your neck feels sore, tight or uncomfortable in the morning.

A good night’s sleep does more than help you feel refreshed. It can also affect how your neck feels the next day.

If you wake with stiffness, headaches, shoulder tension or a dull ache between your shoulders, your pillow may be worth checking.

Quick takeaway: A good pillow should support your neck’s natural curve and help keep your head, neck and spine in a more neutral position.

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Why Does Pillow Height Matter?

Your neck, also called the cervical spine, has a natural curve. A pillow that is too high, too low, too soft or too firm can place extra strain on muscles, joints and ligaments while you sleep.

Signs Your Pillow May Not Suit You

waking with neck pain or stiffness
morning headaches
shoulder discomfort after sleep
tossing and turning to find support
feeling unrested despite enough time in bed

What Should a Good Pillow Do?

A suitable pillow should help keep your neck aligned with your spine. It should support the natural curve of your neck, spread pressure comfortably and allow your muscles to relax overnight.

Different people need different pillows. Side sleepers, back sleepers and people with broader shoulders may all need different shapes or levels of support.

Need Help Choosing?

A physiotherapist can assess your neck movement, sleep position and support needs.

This can help you choose a pillow that suits your body, rather than guessing from a shelf.

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This month, enjoy 10% off our pillow range at all PhysioWorks clinics. Speak to our team in clinic or view the pillow range online.

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Waking Up With Neck Pain?

If your neck feels stiff most mornings, a physiotherapist can assess your neck, review your pillow setup and help guide your next step.

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Pregnancy Aches? Massage May Help You Feel More Comfortable

noreply@blogger.com (Ashish Shrestha) — Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Pregnancy massage may help ease tension, swelling and day-to-day discomfort.

How Pregnancy Massage May Help Through Pregnancy

Feeling sore, tired or uncomfortable? Pregnancy can change how your back, hips, legs and sleep feel from one trimester to the next.

Pregnancy can be exciting, but it can also bring muscle tension, lower back aches, swelling, fatigue and poor sleep. A tailored pregnancy massage may help you feel more comfortable as your body changes.

At PhysioWorks, your massage therapist will check your comfort, stage of pregnancy and health history before treatment. Positioning, pressure and treatment areas can then be adjusted to suit you.

Quick takeaway: Pregnancy massage may help with back tension, hip tightness, swelling, restlessness and relaxation when it is matched to your stage of pregnancy.

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How May Pregnancy Massage Help Each Trimester?

First trimester: A gentle approach may help with general tension, stress and early fatigue. Your therapist will take extra care with positioning and pressure.

Second trimester: Many people notice more back, hip or leg discomfort as posture and load change. Massage may help ease muscle tension and support relaxation.

Third trimester: As physical strain increases, massage may help with lower back discomfort, pelvic pressure, swelling and sleep comfort.

Common Reasons People Book Pregnancy Massage

Lower back tension or pregnancy-related back pain
Hip, glute or leg tightness
Swelling or heavy legs
Poor sleep or difficulty relaxing
General pregnancy-related muscle aches

Is Pregnancy Massage Right for You?

If you are unsure whether massage is suitable, start with a conversation about your symptoms, stage of pregnancy and any medical advice you have received.

Your therapist can then adjust treatment so the session feels calm, safe and practical for you.

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If pregnancy aches, tension or poor sleep are affecting your comfort, a pregnancy massage appointment may help you choose a calmer next step.

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Is Your Core Really Doing Its Job?

noreply@blogger.com (Erin Hickey) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Deep core control helps support your spine during movement.

Why Deep Core Muscles Matter for Movement

Most people think “core” means six-pack muscles. However, your deeper support system does much of the quiet work during lifting, bending, running and everyday movement.

When people think of the “core”, they often picture sit-ups and visible abdominal muscles. However, your deep core muscles sit closer to your spine and pelvis.

These muscles help create a steady base before your arms and legs move. They play an important role in posture, lifting, balance, exercise control and lower back support.

Quick takeaway: Deep core training is not about bracing harder. It is about better timing, breathing, coordination and control.

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What Are Deep Core Muscles?

Your deep core muscles include your transverse abdominis, multifidus, pelvic floor and diaphragm. Together, they form a 360-degree support system around your trunk.

Transverse abdominis: the deep abdominal “corset” muscle.
Multifidus: small stabilising muscles along the spine.
Pelvic floor: a supportive muscle group at the base of the pelvis.
Diaphragm: your main breathing muscle, which also helps pressure control.

Why Does Deep Core Control Matter?

Your deep core muscles should activate before movement. When they work well, they help support your spine, control pressure through your trunk and share load between your back, hips and pelvis.

If they are not coordinating well, your body may overuse larger surface muscles. Over time, this may contribute to poor movement control, back discomfort, pelvic floor concerns or reduced confidence with exercise.

Your Deep Core May Need Work If You Notice:

ongoing or recurrent lower back pain
a feeling of weakness or instability through your trunk
poor control during single-leg tasks, squats or lifting
difficulty activating the lower abdomen without holding your breath
postnatal or pelvic floor concerns

How Do You Train Deep Core Muscles?

Deep core training usually starts with gentle activation, breathing control and awareness. It can then progress into functional movements such as bridges, squats, balance tasks, lifting and sport-specific control.

Quality matters more than intensity. A physiotherapist may also use real-time ultrasound physiotherapy to help you see whether the right muscles are switching on during exercise.

Not Sure Where to Start?

If you are unsure how to activate your deep core, start with simple guidance rather than pushing harder exercises.

A tailored plan may help if you have back pain, pelvic floor symptoms, postnatal weakness, poor lifting control or trouble returning to gym or sport.

The Key Takeaway

Your deep core is your body’s quiet support system. When it works well, movement often feels more controlled, efficient and stable.

If pain, weakness or poor control keeps returning, a physiotherapist can assess your movement and guide a practical program for your goals.

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If your back, pelvis or trunk control does not feel right, a PhysioWorks physiotherapist can assess your movement and help you choose the next step.

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Sharp Thigh Pain During Sport? Check This First

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000

A sharp thigh pain during sprinting or kicking may need early assessment.

How Thigh Strains Happen

That sudden thigh grab can be a warning sign. Sharp pain during sprinting, kicking, jumping, or fast acceleration may point to a thigh strain.

Have you ever felt a sudden sharp pain in your thigh during sport or exercise?

A thigh strain involves overstretching or tearing of the muscles in the upper leg. It often affects running, sprinting, kicking, and change-of-direction sports.

Quick takeaway: Early load control, accurate assessment, and progressive strengthening may help guide a safer return to running, sport, and daily activity.

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What Is a Thigh Strain?

A thigh strain is a soft tissue injury involving a partial or complete tear in the thigh muscles. It often affects the quadriceps at the front of the thigh, but it can also involve the hamstrings at the back or the adductors on the inner thigh.

Common Signs to Watch For

sharp pain during running, kicking, or jumping
pain when stretching the thigh
tenderness, swelling, or bruising
reduced strength when bending or straightening the knee
difficulty walking, sprinting, or climbing stairs

How Is a Thigh Strain Assessed?

A thigh strain is usually assessed through a physiotherapy review of pain location, strength, flexibility, and movement. The aim is to identify the injured muscle, estimate severity, and check whether another cause may be contributing to upper leg pain.

What Does Treatment Usually Involve?

Treatment may include rest from aggravating activity, load control, compression, manual therapy, and progressive strengthening. Rehabilitation often starts with pain-limited exercises before building into squats, lunges, step-ups, running drills, and sport-specific strength work.

When Should You Book an Assessment?

Consider an assessment if pain is sharp, you cannot run normally, bruising appears, or symptoms do not settle as expected.

Getting the injury checked early may help you avoid doing too much too soon.

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Thigh Pain Stopping You Running?

If you suspect a thigh strain, reduce the aggravating load and have the injury assessed. A physiotherapist can help guide your next step and return-to-sport plan.

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Knee Pain When Kneeling? It Could Be Bursitis

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Knee bursitis can make kneeling, bending and pressure on the knee painful.

Why Knee Bursitis Can Cause Stubborn Knee Pain

Sore when kneeling? Local swelling, warmth or tenderness around the knee can sometimes point to an irritated bursa.

Nagging knee pain is not always caused by a major injury. Sometimes the problem is a small irritated fluid-filled sac around the knee, called a bursa.

If your knee feels swollen, tender, warm or sore when you kneel, knee bursitis may be one possible cause.

Quick takeaway: Knee bursitis often causes local swelling, tenderness and pain with kneeling or bending. A physiotherapist can assess what may be irritating the bursa and guide practical load changes.

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What Is Knee Bursitis?

Knee bursitis is irritation or inflammation of a bursa. Bursae help reduce friction between the skin, tendons, muscles and bone. When one becomes irritated, it can cause pain, swelling, warmth and tenderness around the knee.

Different bursae can become irritated in different areas. Some people feel symptoms at the front of the knee, while others notice pain on the inner knee, such as with pes anserine bursitis.

Common Signs to Watch

Local swelling over the front, inner or lower knee
Tenderness when pressing on the sore area
Warmth or redness around the swelling
Pain when kneeling, squatting or bending the knee
Stiffness after rest or repeated activity

When Should You Get Knee Bursitis Checked?

Book an assessment if swelling, warmth, tenderness or kneeling pain keeps returning, limits work or sport, or does not settle with simple load changes.

Seek urgent medical advice if the knee becomes very red, hot, severely painful, or you feel unwell.

How Is Knee Bursitis Treated?

Treatment depends on which bursa is irritated, what caused the flare-up and how severe the symptoms are. Early management often focuses on reducing direct pressure, modifying aggravating activities and keeping the knee moving within comfort.

Physiotherapy may help by identifying the main driver, improving flexibility, restoring muscle control and building strength around the hip and knee. This aims to reduce repeated irritation and support a safer return to normal activity.

For a broader overview, read more about bursitis and bursitis treatment.

What Should You Do Next?

If your knee is swollen, tender or painful with kneeling, it is worth getting it assessed early. A physiotherapist can help identify whether knee bursitis is the likely cause and guide a plan that suits your work, sport and daily activity.

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If knee pain is stopping you from kneeling, walking, training or working comfortably, book a PhysioWorks appointment for a clear assessment and practical advice.

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Running, Balance or Injury? Meet Chelsea

noreply@blogger.com (Chelsea Gan) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Chelsea Gan sees physiotherapy patients at Clayfield and Sandgate.

Meet Chelsea Gan, Physiotherapist

Need a clearer plan? Chelsea helps people work through injury, balance concerns, running niggles and return-to-activity goals.

Chelsea Gan is passionate about helping people move with confidence, return to the activities they enjoy, and feel more in control of their bodies.

She works with patients who want practical physiotherapy care for running injuries, balance concerns, sports-related pain, recurring niggles and everyday movement problems.

Quick takeaway: Chelsea’s approach focuses on clear assessment, practical advice, guided exercise and steady progress.

Meet Chelsea

How Chelsea Helps Patients Move Better

With a background in elite sport, Chelsea has a strong interest in how the body moves, adapts and recovers. Her physiotherapy sessions may include movement assessment, hands-on treatment when appropriate, targeted rehabilitation, load management advice and clear home exercises.

Chelsea Commonly Helps With:

Running injuries and return-to-running planning
Running assessments and gait analysis
Balance training and falls prevention
Balance classes for steadier everyday movement

Why Balance and Running Are a Strong Fit

Chelsea has a key interest in balance training and falls prevention. She helps people improve stability, strength, confidence and control for everyday movement.

She also enjoys helping runners of different levels. If you are returning after injury, increasing training load, or dealing with recurring niggles, a structured assessment may help identify what needs to change.

When Should You Book?

Booking may be useful if pain, reduced confidence, balance problems or recurring injuries are limiting sport, work or daily activity.

It may also help if you feel unsure which exercises to do, how hard to train, or how to progress safely.

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Book With Chelsea

Chelsea sees patients at PhysioWorks Clayfield and PhysioWorks Sandgate. Book online if you need help with running injuries, balance, sports pain, recurring niggles or return-to-activity planning.

Book With Chelsea

You can also call 3862 4544 for Clayfield or 3269 1122 for Sandgate.

Is Your Massage Doing Enough?

noreply@blogger.com (Ashish Shrestha) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:00:00 +0000

Massage with purpose starts with the right plan.

Why Purpose Matters With Massage

Not all massage appointments are designed for the same goal. A quick shopping centre massage may help you relax, while a PhysioWorks massage is built around your symptoms, movement, and longer-term needs.

At first glance, a massage is a massage, right? Not quite.

Shopping centre massages can be convenient and may feel helpful in the moment. However, the real difference comes down to purpose, assessment, treatment planning, and how well the session matches what your body needs.

Quick takeaway: If you want more than short-term relief, a targeted PhysioWorks massage can focus on muscle tension, movement issues, injury history, and your specific goals.

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Relaxation or Targeted Treatment?

Many retail-based massages follow a general routine. That can suit people who want a short break, light relaxation, or a quick treatment between errands.

At PhysioWorks, your massage appointment starts with a clear discussion about what is bothering you. Your therapist can consider posture, movement, injury history, workload, exercise, and areas of muscle tension before choosing the most useful treatment approach.

Standalone Massage or Integrated Care?

A shopping centre massage usually works as a standalone service. That may suit simple relaxation needs, but it may not give enough direction if pain keeps returning.

PhysioWorks massage can sit within a broader care pathway. For example, massage may support people managing lower back pain, headaches, neck and shoulder tension, or recovery from sports injuries. Where useful, your massage therapist can also work alongside PhysioWorks physiotherapists and exercise physiologists.

A PhysioWorks Massage May Suit You If:

you want treatment matched to a specific area of tightness or soreness
your symptoms keep returning after short-term relief
you want support for training, work posture, or recovery
you prefer a clinic setting with access to broader healthcare services

Quick Relief or a Clearer Plan?

A quick massage can help you unwind. However, if your tension, stiffness, or soreness keeps coming back, it may help to look at why it is happening.

That is where targeted massage can be useful. Your therapist can adapt the session to your goals, whether you need remedial massage, deep tissue massage, relaxation-focused care, or support for muscle recovery.

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Ready for More Than Quick Relief?

If you want massage with a clearer purpose, book a PhysioWorks massage appointment and choose the clinic that suits you.

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Dizzy or Foggy? Your Neck May Be Involved

noreply@blogger.com (Dana Bzdell) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0000

Your neck can influence balance, focus and head movement control.

How Your Neck May Contribute to Dizziness

Feeling dizzy, foggy or off-balance? If your symptoms come with neck stiffness, headaches or discomfort with head movement, your neck may be part of the picture.

Feeling dizzy, off-balance or foggy can feel unsettling, especially when scans or medical tests have not given you a clear answer. One possible contributor is cervicogenic dizziness, where the neck can affect balance and spatial awareness.

Cervicogenic dizziness often feels different from spinning vertigo. Many people describe light-headedness, unsteadiness, trouble focusing, or a spaced-out feeling that changes with neck movement, posture or fatigue.

Quick takeaway: Your neck contains sensors that help your brain judge head position. If these signals become irritated or mismatched with your eyes and inner ear, dizziness or imbalance may follow.

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Why Can the Neck Affect Dizziness?

Your cervical spine helps your brain track where your head sits in space. It does this through proprioceptors, which are small sensors in the neck muscles and joints.

When the neck becomes stiff, painful or poorly controlled after an injury, posture strain or muscle tension, those signals may become less reliable. This can contribute to dizziness, poor balance or a foggy feeling.

Common Clues

Dizziness that changes with neck movement
Neck pain, tightness or stiffness with dizziness
Headaches starting near the base of the skull
Feeling unsteady rather than true spinning vertigo
Symptoms after whiplash, desk posture strain or neck injury

What Else Should Be Considered?

Dizziness can come from several systems, including the inner ear, vision, nervous system, cardiovascular system and neck. That is why assessment matters. A physiotherapist can assess neck movement, balance, eye-head coordination and symptom behaviour, then guide the next step if cervicogenic dizziness seems likely.

Seek urgent medical care if dizziness comes with fainting, chest pain, new weakness, facial drooping, speech changes, a sudden severe headache or new neurological symptoms.

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Dizzy, Foggy or Off-Balance?

If your symptoms sound familiar, a physiotherapy assessment may help identify whether your neck, balance system or both are contributing.

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Heel Pain With Your First Step? Read This

noreply@blogger.com (Jack Campbell) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Sharp heel pain with your first step may point to plantar fasciitis.

Why First-Step Heel Pain Happens

Does your heel hurt when you first get out of bed? First-step heel pain is one of the most common signs of plantar fasciitis.

Sharp heel pain with your first step out of bed is a common sign of plantar fasciitis. It often feels worst after sleep or rest, then may ease slightly as your foot warms up.

If discomfort sits under your heel or along the sole of your foot, especially after more walking, running, standing or training, it may be worth reading more about plantar fasciitis.

Quick takeaway: Heel pain often responds best to early load changes, supportive footwear, targeted strengthening and a plan that matches your activity level.

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What Is the Plantar Fascia?

The plantar fascia is a thick band of connective tissue along the sole of your foot. It connects your heel to your toes, supports your arch and helps your foot absorb load during walking, running, stairs and sport.

Why Does Plantar Fasciitis Hurt?

Plantar fasciitis usually develops when the plantar fascia handles more load than it can comfortably tolerate. This can happen after a sudden increase in activity, long periods of standing, harder training surfaces or footwear that does not suit your current needs.

Common Triggers Include:

a sudden increase in walking or running
more time standing at work or home
training on hard or uneven surfaces
reduced calf, foot, hip or lower limb strength
footwear that does not match your activity level

Don’t Just Push Through Heel Pain

Pushing through worsening heel pain can keep the plantar fascia irritated. A better plan is to adjust painful loads, support the foot and build strength gradually.

Treatment may include taping, footwear advice, progressive strengthening, symptom relief and orthotics where appropriate.

When Should You Get It Checked?

Book an assessment if your heel pain is worsening, persisting beyond a few weeks, or limiting your walking, work, exercise or daily activities.

Seek urgent medical advice if you have severe unexplained pain, major swelling, fever, numbness, recent trauma, or you cannot put weight through the foot.

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Need Help With Heel Pain?

If your first step out of bed causes sharp heel pain, a physiotherapy assessment can help guide the right next step.

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Starting Running Again? Avoid These Common Mistakes

noreply@blogger.com (Erin Hickey) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Small training changes can make a big difference when returning to running.

How to Build Running Confidence Safely

Starting or returning to running? Many running injuries build when training increases faster than the body can adapt.

PhysioWorks recently teamed up with Carl from Start Running Stay Running for a practical running information evening at Clayfield PhysioWorks.

The session helped beginner runners, returning runners and people working towards a 5km goal make smarter choices with training load, recovery, technique and early warning signs.

Quick takeaway: Build gradually. Sudden jumps in distance, speed, hills or frequency can overload muscles, tendons, joints and bones.

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What Did the Running Session Cover?

The evening combined physiotherapy advice with practical running coaching. The key message was simple: build gradually, listen to early symptoms and adjust training before small niggles become bigger problems.

Common Running Topics Covered

common running injuries and why they occur
training load mistakes that can lead to pain
how to build safely towards a 5km
the role of running technique and effort
strength and recovery habits that support running
when to modify training or seek help

Who Presented the Session?

Carl Batty from Start Running Stay Running shared beginner-friendly running coaching advice, including practical ways to build towards a confident 5km.

Chelsea Gan and Erin Runge from PhysioWorks discussed running injury prevention, strength, technique and injury management.

When Should a Runner Get Checked?

A physiotherapy assessment may be useful if pain keeps returning, changes your running style, causes limping, or does not settle with simple load changes.

Early advice can help you decide whether to reduce running, modify sessions, build strength, or check for a more serious injury pattern.

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Running Pain or Starting Again?

If you are managing current pain, returning after a break, or building towards a running goal, PhysioWorks can help you choose a safe next step.

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