Strength Therapy Physio & Performance

Strength Therapy Physio & Performance Physio & CrossFit all in one stop. ๐Ÿ’ฏReal Results.๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธOnly by experts.๐Ÿ’ชLasting change.

Choosing to look after your body is choosing your long-term health, independence, and confidence. Thatโ€™s worth showing u...
22/02/2026

Choosing to look after your body is choosing your long-term health, independence, and confidence. Thatโ€™s worth showing up for ๐Ÿ’š

Gut issues and pelvic floor symptoms often show up together because they share pressure systems, nerve pathways, and str...
19/02/2026

Gut issues and pelvic floor symptoms often show up together because they share pressure systems, nerve pathways, and stress responses.

Supporting your gut can dramatically reduce pelvic symptoms โ€” and vice versa.

If youโ€™re noticing a pattern, your body is telling you something.
We can help you decode it.

๐ŸฉตWhat Sauna Can Do for Womenโ€™s HormonesSauna therapy isnโ€™t just about sweating. For women navigating perimenopause and m...
18/02/2026

๐ŸฉตWhat Sauna Can Do for Womenโ€™s Hormones

Sauna therapy isnโ€™t just about sweating. For women navigating perimenopause and menopause, heat exposure can meaningfully support hormonal health.

When your core temperature rises, your body experiences a short, natural increase in cortisol (your stress hormone), followed by a deeper drop as you cool down. The result? Many women report feeling calmer, clearer and more resilient after regular sauna use.

Improved circulation during heat exposure supports the thyroid, adrenal glands and ovaries โ€” all key players in energy, metabolism and hormonal regulation. At the same time, brain chemicals like dopamine and norepinephrine increase, which can enhance mood, focus and motivation.

Sauna also activates heat-shock proteins โ€” specialised proteins that help your cells respond more effectively to estrogen and insulin. This is particularly important as estrogen levels naturally decline. Better insulin sensitivity supports blood sugar balance, metabolic health and more stable hormonal signalling.

With consistent use, research suggests sauna may help to:
โ€ข Improve insulin sensitivity
โ€ข Support thyroid and adrenal function
โ€ข Reduce fatigue and mood fluctuations
โ€ข Ease hot flushes
โ€ข Improve sleep quality

As your body cools post-sauna, your parasympathetic nervous system (your โ€œrest and restoreโ€ mode) switches on. This is where deep relaxation happens โ€” supporting recovery, nervous system regulation and overall hormonal balance.

A quick safety note: If you use transdermal HRT patches, itโ€™s best to remove them before sauna sessions. Heat can increase absorption and result in a higher hormone dose than intended.

Sauna isnโ€™t a magic fix โ€” but it is a powerful, evidence-informed tool that can support womenโ€™s health through midlife and beyond.

17/02/2026

Letโ€™s talk about a few things people donโ€™t love hearing โ€” but absolutely need to know if they want healthier joints, fewer injuries, and a body that actually lasts.

๐Ÿ‘‡ 1. Most joint pain isnโ€™t from one โ€œbad move.โ€
Itโ€™s from years of under-training, over-sitting, or doing the same motions without building the strength to support them. Your joints donโ€™t randomly โ€œgo badโ€ โ€” they respond to the load you put on them.

๐Ÿ‘‡ 2. Rest is NOT always the answer.
If you rest every time something aches, you weaken the muscles that protect the jointโ€ฆ which makes future pain more likely.
Controlled movement, strength work, and gradual loading are usually far more effective than endless rest days.

๐Ÿ‘‡ 3. Walking isnโ€™t a strength program.
Itโ€™s great for health, but it wonโ€™t build the muscle or stability that prevents arthritis, tendinitis, and chronic pain. Your joints need strength training the way your heart needs cardio.

๐Ÿ‘‡ 4. Your posture matters less than you think โ€” your capacity matters much more.
People with โ€œperfect postureโ€ still get pain. People with โ€œbad postureโ€ often donโ€™t.
What actually matters? How strong, mobile, and conditioned your tissues are.

๐Ÿ‘‡ 5. Most injuries arenโ€™t bad luck โ€” theyโ€™re predictable.
Weak hips โ†’ knee pain
Weak glutes โ†’ low back pain
Weak rotator cuff โ†’ shoulder pain
Your body tells you for months before something becomes a โ€œsuddenโ€ injury.

๐Ÿ‘‡ 6. The #1 thing that protects your joints is strength.
Not supplements.
Not braces.
Not gadgets.
Strength. Strong muscles distribute force so your joints donโ€™t have to absorb every impact.

๐Ÿ‘‡ 7. Ignoring pain doesnโ€™t make you tough โ€” it makes rehab longer.
Pain is information. You donโ€™t have to panic, but you shouldnโ€™t pretend itโ€™s not there. Early changes = faster recovery.

๐Ÿ‘‡ 8. You canโ€™t outsource your joint health.
We can guide you โ€” but the daily work is yours.

Running is NOT off-limits for women with pelvic floor concerns. You just need guidance โ€” not fear. Your technique, breat...
16/02/2026

Running is NOT off-limits for women with pelvic floor concerns.
You just need guidance โ€” not fear.
Your technique, breath, strength & training load all matter.
We help runners return safely & confidently.

Pain can feel overwhelming, but it doesnโ€™t define your future. With the right plan, movement and confidence can be rebui...
15/02/2026

Pain can feel overwhelming, but it doesnโ€™t define your future. With the right plan, movement and confidence can be rebuilt ๐Ÿ™Œ

Your gut and pelvic floor arenโ€™t separate systems โ€” theyโ€™re deeply connected.Many women think their symptoms are random ...
12/02/2026

Your gut and pelvic floor arenโ€™t separate systems โ€” theyโ€™re deeply connected.

Many women think their symptoms are random or unrelated, but the stress โ†’ gut โ†’ pelvic floor chain explains SO much.

If youโ€™re dealing with constipation, pressure, heaviness or urgency, you deserve answers and simple strategies.

We can help. Call us today 5141 7608

5 Reason Physio's Can Help Chronic Pain1. Physio lead exercise program can help patients move safely (stopping fear of m...
10/02/2026

5 Reason Physio's Can Help Chronic Pain

1. Physio lead exercise program can help patients move safely (stopping fear of movement)
2. Movement helps the body heal and boost the immune system
3. Gain body confidence back through building strength and movement
4. Get endorphin release during/post exercise which helps improve mood/mental health
5. Setting appropriate goals for patients to help improve their physical state

If you'd like to learn more about how we can help you with your Chronic Pain, call us today on 5141 7608

TENS machines are a fantastic drug-free alternative to help ease pain during early labour.A few prod of TENS machines in...
09/02/2026

TENS machines are a fantastic drug-free alternative to help ease pain during early labour.

A few prod of TENS machines include:

๐ŸŒŸPortable and non-invasive
๐ŸŒŸYOU control the machine with a push of a button
๐ŸŒŸEasy to use
๐ŸŒŸNo long lasting side-effects
๐ŸŒŸYou can move around while using it

๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ธ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ถ๐—ณ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚'๐—ฑ ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—ง๐—˜๐—ก๐—ฆ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜„๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ต

Rehab is education for your body. With the right guidance and time, strength, confidence, and movement return. Trust the...
08/02/2026

Rehab is education for your body. With the right guidance and time, strength, confidence, and movement return. Trust the process ๐Ÿ’ฏ

Group fitness isn't just about increasing your physical fitness! If you're looking to not only build up your physical fi...
05/02/2026

Group fitness isn't just about increasing your physical fitness! If you're looking to not only build up your physical fitness, but also be supported by a community of like minded individuals give us a call today! โ˜Ž๏ธ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ™Œ

04/02/2026

Foam rolling, also known as self-myofascial release, is a popular technique used to improve flexibility, mobility, and muscle recovery. Here are some of the benefits associated with foam rolling:

๐—œ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—™๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜๐˜†: Foam rolling can help increase joint range of motion and muscle flexibility by breaking up adhesions and knots in the fascia, the connective tissue surrounding muscles.

๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐— ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€: Rolling over tight muscles can alleviate muscle tension and soreness by promoting blood flow and releasing trigger points.

๐—˜๐—ป๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐— ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜†: Foam rolling can aid in muscle recovery after exercise by reducing inflammation and promoting circulation, which helps deliver nutrients and oxygen to the muscles.

๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ท๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€: Regular foam rolling can help prevent injuries by addressing muscle imbalances, reducing tightness, and improving joint mobility, thus decreasing the risk of strains and overuse injuries.

In the video above, Bree is demonstrating some simple, yet effective ways use the foam roller.
Pop into the clinic today to purchase your own foam roller and feel the benefits!

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3 Campbells Drive
Bairnsdale, VIC
3875

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Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
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