Health Tips

At focus on physio we have a wide range of Wellness programs. We are all passionate about helping our community to have optimal physical health despite suffering with illnesses or recovering after surgery. There is always something you can do and it is natural that...

Whiplash Injuries Whiplash is a non-medical term describing a range of head and neck injuries resulting from an acceleration-deceleration mechanism of energy transfer to the neck. These forces may result in painful injuries to the muscles, ligaments and joints of the...

Arthritis   Years ago, arthritis was considered an inherent part of the aging process and a signal to a patient that it's time to slow down, but not so anymore. Recent research and clinical findings show that there is much more to life for arthritis patients than the...

Hi Everyone, Now that the temperature has dropped it’s a great time of year to be active and to work on your Wellness choices. Wellness includes physical health, emotional health and mental health. Stress can be a big contributor to “disease” within the body....

Dear focus on physio Community I hope you are all keeping safe in these challenging times. Focus on physio is open for business. Physiotherapy is an essential service in our community to treat and optimise the physical health and well being of our population. This has...

Dear client, Thank you for your loyal support during this difficult time. COVID-19 has presented us with an unprecedented challenge. Australians are being asked to take measures that we’ve never had to before. We are hoping that you are well and staying...

Posture is the position in which we hold our bodies while standing, sitting, or lying down. Good posture is the correct alignment of body parts supported by the right amount of muscle tension against gravity. Without posture and the muscles that control it, we would...

Mid Back Pain and Physiotherapy The thoracic spine, the part of the spine that starts just below the neck to half-way down the back, is often a neglected part of the body, which is surprising considering that it is as prone to stiffness as other parts of the spine,...

Mid Back Pain and Physiotherapy  The thoracic spine, the part of the spine that starts just below the neck to half-way down the back, is often a neglected part of the body, which is surprising considering that it is as prone to stiffness as other parts of the spine,...

Shoulder Injuries—Physio Clinic Newsletter Life can bring activities and sports that can result in some common injuries involving the shoulder. Sports such as tennis, golf, swimming, soccer, wake-boarding or water skiing, even home maintenance work can all cause...

Core Stability   There are many myths and misconceptions about ‘core stability’ which has become a popular concept in both the rehabilitation and fitness industries in recent years. Physiotherapists are seeing an increasing number of people who have fallen victim to...