Advice & Resources
Explore expert physiotherapy advice on pain, injury recovery, strength, movement, and long-term wellbeing.
Our articles are designed to help you better understand your body, stay active, and make informed decisions about your health and recovery.
Sports & Exercise
Advice on training, recovery, strength, and returning to activity after injury. Whether you’re exercising for performance, health, or general wellbeing, these articles are designed to help you move well and stay active.
Exercising as a Parent: Tips for Staying Active with Young Children
Exercising as parent of young children presents some unique challenges. Here’s some of my personal experiences: The problem The problem that all adults face when it comes to exercising as a parent is that we are already squeezed for time and energy. The shock of welcoming a child into your family is both joyous and unrelenting. New parents are responsible for a whole small person 24/7 even if they are not physically present the whole time. Mothers additionally deal with physical effects of pregnancy and childbirth. Having a baby affects your whole body. Hopefully you gain a new appreciation for what your body is capable of, along with adjusting to being a different shape and building back any loss of
Gear Up: Unlock Your Best Performance with Preseason Training
Why bother with Preseason training? Preseason provides athletes the opportunity to enhance their fitness and practice skills before the season commences, with the primary objective of improving performance during games. Additionally, preseason plays a crucial role in preparing the body for the demands of a full season of competitive games, reducing the risk of injury. So, how can amateur athletes get the most out of their preseason? Improving Fitness: Start realistically and build steadily Jumping straight into intense preseason training can be tempting, but it is essential to give the body time to adapt to increased training loads. Begin at a volume and intensity that aligns with your current fitness level and progress from there. Especially if you had
Pain & Injury
Practical physiotherapy advice to help you better understand pain, injury recovery, movement, and rehabilitation. Explore articles on common injuries, persistent pain, and strategies to support long-term recovery and confidence in movement.
Exercising With Pain: When Is It Safe to Continue?
Is it safe to exercise with pain? Learn how acute pain, persistent pain and post-exercise soreness require different approaches.
How Sleep Affects Health and Pain
The Importance of Sleep for health Sleep is something many of us find ourselves constantly chasing. But have you ever wondered how sleep affects health and pain? Imagine if we didn’t need sleep and could stay active and alert around the clock—life would be much easier, right? But why do we actually need sleep, and how much do we need to function at our best? Sleep is essential for cell repair, memory consolidation, hormone regulation, and immune system strengthening. Therefore, sleep plays a critical role in our overall health and well-being. So, what happens when we don’t get enough of it? The Consequences of Sleep Deprivation Understanding how sleep affects health and pain means looking at what happens when
Living with Arthritis
What is Arthritis? Arthritis is an umbrella term for conditions that cause pain and joint stiffness anywhere in the body, which can be caused by a variety of medical conditions. The most common forms of arthritis are Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Many people associate Arthritis as a condition affecting the older generations, however, Arthritis can affect people of all ages. According to Arthritis Australia, 1 in 5 Australians over the age of 45 have OA. What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a progressive degenerative condition affecting mostly the larger joints of the body. Common joints affected by OA include the knee, hip, shoulder and the small joints in the hand. Traditionally we have described OA as ‘wear and
Do You Always Need Surgery for an ACL Injury?
History of ACL Treatment For many years, it has been widely accepted that the best treatment for an ACL rupture is immediate surgery to reconstruct the torn ligament. This view is so common that many people believe surgery is their only option if they wish to return to playing competitive sports after an ACL injury. Historically, doctors, physiotherapists, and other health professionals have held this view, shaping our approach to ACL injuries for years. Initial Assumptions Challenged This belief has been based on the assumption that the ACL cannot heal on its own and that a knee without an ACL would be too unstable to return to sports. In reality, there has never been solid evidence to support these
Recovery & Wellbeing
Articles focused on the broader factors that influence recovery and long-term health, including sleep, stress, resilience, and lifestyle habits that support movement, wellbeing, and overall function.
Sleep Hygiene Tips for Better Sleep | FutureReady
Try practical sleep hygiene tips for bedtime and morning. Small, consistent habits can support better sleep, energy and recovery.
How Sleep Affects Health and Pain
The Importance of Sleep for health Sleep is something many of us find ourselves constantly chasing. But have you ever wondered how sleep affects health and pain? Imagine if we didn’t need sleep and could stay active and alert around the clock—life would be much easier, right? But why do we actually need sleep, and how much do we need to function at our best? Sleep is essential for cell repair, memory consolidation, hormone regulation, and immune system strengthening. Therefore, sleep plays a critical role in our overall health and well-being. So, what happens when we don’t get enough of it? The Consequences of Sleep Deprivation Understanding how sleep affects health and pain means looking at what happens when
Strength Training for a Healthy Heart: Build Muscle, Boost Cardiovascular Health
Heart Health Month February in Australia is Heart Health Month. According to recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and the Heart Foundation, approximately 1 in 6 Australians—around 4.2 million people—live with heart disease or a heart-related condition. This encompasses various conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and congenital heart defects. Risk Factors for Heart Conditions Heart conditions are influenced by multiple factors, which can be categorized as modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors. Non-modifiable factors, such as age, gender, and genetics, are beyond our control. However, several modifiable risk factors can be addressed to reduce the risk or severity of heart disease. These include physical inactivity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and insulin
Healthy Aging
Articles focused on supporting healthy ageing, including strength, balance, mobility, bone health and exercise strategies that help you stay active, independent and confident as you get older.
Strong Bones at Every Age: The Best Exercise for Bone Health
What is the best exercise for bone health? Learn how impact exercise, strength training and nutrition support bone density – and how to start safely.
Women’s Health & Perimenopause
Support and education for women navigating changes in strength, movement, joint health, and wellbeing through perimenopause and beyond. Explore physiotherapy-informed advice to help you stay strong, active, and confident in your body.
Perimenopause and Sleep: Why Rest Can Become More Difficult
Every woman experiences perimenopause and menopause differently. However, disrupted sleep and waking without feeling refreshed are common – and often frustrating – symptoms during this stage of life. Hormonal changes, hot flushes, night sweats, stress, pain and changes in mood can all affect sleep. Poor sleep may then contribute to daytime fatigue, difficulty concentrating, headaches, changes in mood and reduced motivation to exercise. What is sleep fragmentation? Sleep fragmentation occurs when repeated awakenings or brief arousals interrupt the normal flow of sleep. Some awakenings are obvious, while others are so brief that you may not remember them the next morning. Even if you feel that you slept through the night, fragmented sleep can prevent you from spending enough uninterrupted
Strength Training for Women Over 40: How to Start
Strength training for women over 40 supports muscle, bone health and everyday function. Learn what counts, overcome common barriers and find a safe place to start.
Exercise for Bone Health During Menopause
Exercise for bone health during menopause should include progressive strength, weight-bearing impact and balance training. Learn how to begin safely.
Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause and Physio
The musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause describes common changes involving pain, muscles, bones and joints. Learn how physiotherapy may help during midlife.