Darren Reid Physiotherapy

02/01/2026

Managed to do yourself an injury amongst the Christmas and New Year chaos?

I’m back from January 8th, so if something is holding you back from kicking off your New Year resolution, book in now and get it sorted ASAP! https://drpt.splose.com/booking

PS: Can you spot the anatomical error in this picture?

06/11/2025

Why wait until the new year! With Private Health Cover and Medicare GP Management Plans set to reset on January 1st, you might as well use the remainder of your 2025 benefits to get a headstart on your goals. Need physio to help you get there? Book now! https://drpt.splose.com/booking

19/09/2025

Did you know that you can see improvements in AS LITTLE AS 2 WEEKS when starting a strength-based exercise program? Rapid improvements in strength are mostly from your nervous system adapting to new stimuli. Better coordination between the brain, spinal cord, and muscles leads to increased motor unit recruitment, firing rate and timing of muscle activation.

How does this help? Your muscles become more efficient and so work less hard, leading to less pain, fatigue and stiffness.

05/09/2025

Falls AREN'T an inevitable part of ageing. Robust research shows that targeted balance and strength training can significantly reduce your risk — especially when guided by qualified professionals who know how to keep you safe and progressing.

01/09/2025

The link below has a good general guide for exercise tips for older adults. If you feel like any of the activities in the guide are not achievable for you, it might be time to think about booking in with a physiotherapist.

Staying active as you get older is important for good mental and physical health and wellbeing. It reduces the risk of many diseases, including some cancers, and helps maintain a healthy weight. Read about how much activity seniors should do, and how to build activity into your day.

29/08/2025

Just a slight increase in activity each day can improve your health and wellbeing. It can help:

- reduce the risk of health issues, like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, bone and joint problems, heart disease and some cancers 👍

- maintain a healthy weight 👍

- reduce the risk of falls and injury 👍

- give you more energy 👍

- improve your sleep 👍

- reduce stress and anxiety 👍

- improve concentration 👍

- improve your mental health👍

as per the Australian Government department of Health, Disability and Ageing.

28/08/2025

Worried that exercise might be too dangerous for you? As per the World Health Organisation, sedentary behaviour (otherwise known as sitting around not doing much) has it's own dangers! The good news is that with the right guidance, exercise doesn't have to feel unsafe.

25/08/2025

Want to stay active but worried starting to exercise might be “too much”? Here’s the good news: even a little movement is far better than none at all!
Research from the World Health Organization shows that every bit counts when it comes to your health and independence. You don’t need to start big — gentle, consistent activity can make a world of difference.