The Physio Bunker

The Physio Bunker Physiotherapy, pain management, rehabilitation, injury management, injury prevention, NDIS/DVA/Medicare on the Sunshine Coast.

Meet our new team member! Well, not really new but new to our socials! 🥳Our MAT Muscle testing tools allows us to test a...
16/02/2026

Meet our new team member! Well, not really new but new to our socials! 🥳

Our MAT Muscle testing tools allows us to test all the nitty gritty and unlock real underlying causes, strength deficits, mobility issues, imbalances and perform comprehensive return to sport testing. We’re not guessing - we’re testing.

Book an appointment to find out what’s going on and be led by real data.

Not sure exactly what a Sports Physiotherapist is? Let us explain ->Oh! And did we mention one of our Physio’s, Kiarn, i...
23/09/2025

Not sure exactly what a Sports Physiotherapist is? Let us explain ->

Oh! And did we mention one of our Physio’s, Kiarn, is an APA Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist? If that’s what you’re after, book online! 👇🏼

We will tell you more about Kiarn later this week as we continue to introduce our team on socials!

www.thephysiobunker.com.au

REMEDIAL MASSAGE 💆🏻 REFLEXOLOGY 🦶 Have you met Francesco? He’s our remedial massage therapist and reflexologist and boy,...
02/09/2025

REMEDIAL MASSAGE 💆🏻 REFLEXOLOGY 🦶

Have you met Francesco? He’s our remedial massage therapist and reflexologist and boy, he is GOOD!

I could go on about how great he is, how much clinical knowledge he has and all his university degrees and certifications and how he is constantly upgrading his skills, working with the Physiotherapists and how he has a perfect balance of doing what needs to be done and working with the clients’ requests…but I won’t. We wouldn’t want to bore you with that stuff. 😜

Legitimately though, book in to see this guy. You will not regret it. He is in on a Monday but if you would like another day we can make that work too.

HEALTH INSURANCE - yes! You can claim his remedial massages on your health insurance!

Don’t wait. Look after yourself!

Book online at www.thephysiobunker.com.au

Have you never quite gotten on top of your calf injury? Do you have a calf injury right now and you’re hanging to get ba...
22/05/2025

Have you never quite gotten on top of your calf injury? Do you have a calf injury right now and you’re hanging to get back into running or sport? To make sure you PROPERLY rehab, your rehab program should include the following 6 phases:

1️⃣ Therapeutic loading - think therabands and gentle calf raises.
2️⃣ Build a foundation of calf / leg function - think strength and balance.
3️⃣ Directional Work - think doing exercises in different directions and from different starting positions.
4️⃣ Locomotive Reconditioning - think exercises that prepare you to start running.
5️⃣ Power / Ballistic Exercises - think jumping and landing.
6️⃣ Plyometrics & Running Drills - think drop jumps and gradual return to run drills.

Did your rehab include ALL of that? If not, hit us up and we can book you in for an in person or online consultation! Link in bio 📞

**💥 Ankle Sprains: Not Just a “Walk It Off” Situation 💥** Let’s talk ankles—those unsung heroes holding us up. Unfortun...
20/11/2024

**💥 Ankle Sprains: Not Just a “Walk It Off” Situation 💥**

Let’s talk ankles—those unsung heroes holding us up. Unfortunately, they’re also the most sprainable (totally a word) joints in the body. About 70-80% of ankle sprains are lateral sprains (rolling your ankle outwards), and up to 40% of these don’t heal properly without targeted care—leading to chronic pain or instability. Fun times, right?

💡 **The Latest Research:**
- A 2023 study highlights that progressive rehabilitation exercises (hello, balance boards!) significantly improve outcomes and reduce re-sprain risk by up to 50%. So, if you’re just icing and hoping, you’re doing half the job.
- Bracing vs. Taping? Bracing has been shown to reduce the chance of re-injury, but neither replaces proper rehab (put down the duct tape, Steve).
- Did you know? Not treating ankle sprains properly can increase your risk of osteoarthritis. That’s the kind of “old man shuffle” we’re trying to avoid.

**Here’s What to Do:**
1️⃣ Calm the chaos: **R.I.C.E.** (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) still works in the first 48 hours. Newer advice suggests using PEACE & LOVE (another post on this later, but basically they’re acronyms to remind us to avoid painful stuff, gradually load it, keep up your fitness and use compression).
2️⃣ Don’t stop moving! Early, pain-free mobility exercises can jumpstart recovery.
3️⃣ See a physio (like us!) to guide you through the full rehab process and build bulletproof ankles for the future. (*Ahem* cannot guarantee actual ‘bulletproofness’ from real life bullets though).

👉 We’ve got the tools, the evidence-based know-how, and the slightly inappropriate jokes to get you back on track. Don’t let that ankle sprain bench you permanently—get it sorted!

📞 Slide into our DM’s, call or just book online at www.thephysiobunker.com.au. Because strong ankles = feeling your best and being your best.

Hey FIGHTERS, GRAPPLERS and MARTIAL ARTISTS! Ever been to a health professional for an injury and they just don’t get it...
18/11/2024

Hey FIGHTERS, GRAPPLERS and MARTIAL ARTISTS!
Ever been to a health professional for an injury and they just don’t get it?
❌ They don’t get your sport.
❌They don’t get the injury’s relevance.
❌They don’t get the importance of the next comp or fight.
❌They don’t get why you just have to keep training.
❌They don’t get why you show up to flog yourself daily.
They just. Don’t. Get. It.

I’ve been there 🙋🏻‍♀️. But lucky for you lot, the team at The Physio Bunker DO get it.
✅ We know your sport.
✅ We know the impact your injury has.
✅ We know there’s a thousand different ways to modify training.
✅ We know you’re gonna fight (regardless of what we say).
✅ We know you’re addicted to making people tap.

So, here’s the deal. If you want help with an injury or ongoing issues, come and see us for a comprehensive assessment and plan to K it the fudge O. You can book online (link in bio) or send us a PM. We can also provide Telehealth services if you need someone who gets it without the travel.

YES - we will probably give you rehab exercises.
But also YES - we use ‘hands on’ therapy.

So don’t be disheartened because you think health professionals can’t help you! They just don’t get it. But we do (our boss is an ex-elite grappler, so we HAVE to get it - fighting for lunch is normal right?).

Want to get stronger but not getting anywhere, or don’t know where to start? Check out these tips.If you want some guida...
13/11/2024

Want to get stronger but not getting anywhere, or don’t know where to start? Check out these tips.

If you want some guidance hit us up! You can book with one of our physios online! Link in bio 🔗

www.thephysiobunker.com.au

Do you know how to tape your injury for your sport? 🤔 Here we have Kiarn taping up a runner pre Marathon.There are diffe...
14/10/2024

Do you know how to tape your injury for your sport? 🤔 Here we have Kiarn taping up a runner pre Marathon.

There are different ways of taping for the same injury and the taping technique and type of tape can also depend on what sport you play. But predominantly, taping should have a clear purpose and should feel comfortable.

We often get asked if it’s bad to tape for placebo effect. Well, in short, if it makes you feel good and helps you perform - why not?! So long as it doesn’t jeopardise any part of the body when in motion, then you do you. 💁🏻‍♀️🦸🏽‍♂️ If you’re unsure, send us a DM and we can chat about it.

Want to see some videos of how to tape different things? Give us a 🙋🏻in the comments!

At The Physio Bunker, we specialise in keeping athletes at their peak performance through our comprehensive injury preve...
01/10/2024

At The Physio Bunker, we specialise in keeping athletes at their peak performance through our comprehensive injury prevention screening and tailored programs. Our expert team meticulously tests for imbalances and risk factors, identifying potential areas of concern before they become problems. From there, we create sports-specific programs designed to address each athlete’s unique needs, ensuring they stay strong, agile, and injury-free. Whether you’re a professional or an enthusiast, our goal is to keep you in the game and performing at your best.

BUT - here’s the deal. They don’t necessarily PREVENT injuries (as the name suggests), but they CAN reduce your risk of an injury. Semantics, we know. The main thing is you understand that you may still pick up an injury, but you are reducing your risk of injury. So really, they should be called Injury Risk Reduction Programs…but that just doesn’t sound as pretty.

Anyways, we are really good at screening for injury risk factors and implementing a program for YOU to reduce your risk of injury. So if you have any concerns or you know of any teams that could use our screening process, let them know or comment/DM us!

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🏃‍♂️ ⛰️ It’s TRAIL RUNNING season on the Sunshine Coast! And we are teaming up with the awesome team at to offer BLACKA...
12/09/2024

🏃‍♂️ ⛰️ It’s TRAIL RUNNING season on the Sunshine Coast! And we are teaming up with the awesome team at to offer BLACKALL100 participants a FREEBIE!

If you have registered in one of the distances, you can book a FREE initial Physio appointment at our Birtinya or Maroochydore locations before the event! We will also be at registration on Friday (the night before things kick off) if you need taping, last minute advice or supports/compression.

What’s the catch? 🤨 There isn’t one, we just want to be involved with as many trail runners as possible, cos we love treating runners and we know running injuries well (and also cos the boss is a full trail running biomechanics nerd!). 🤓

There’s only a few tiny T&Cs: 👇🏼
- new patients only
- must show Blackall event registration in your name at appointment
- valid 11/9/24-17/10/24 in clinic
- 50 available on first come basis

So head to our website to book an initial appointment online! www.thephysiobunker.com.au

Happy running!!

Come get your race day & recovery goodies at the expo! We are located right behind Alex Skate Park. So once you’ve regi...
09/08/2024

Come get your race day & recovery goodies at the expo! We are located right behind Alex Skate Park. So once you’ve registered and looked through the cool stalls near rego, follow the path behind the skate park to find us on your way to the Team Village.

We are selling:
- plantar fascia socks
- calf compression sleeves
- ankle and knee supports
- tape
- massage balls
- stretch bands
+ MORE!

PLUS:
- $50 full Physio consults
- $15 Compression boots session
- FREE 10 min chats about your injury
…and the big one everyone is asking us about
- FREE TAPING ALL WEEKEND!!

So don’t miss out on coming to see us!

(We also have stickers for the kiddies and free lollies…cos everyone loves free lollies!? Oh and did we mention you can win a MASSAGE GUN!? 😉)

Get your taggin’ fingers ready, ‘cos we are running this awesome comp as of TODAY!! Want to win a massage gun?! Simply f...
08/08/2024

Get your taggin’ fingers ready, ‘cos we are running this awesome comp as of TODAY!!

Want to win a massage gun?! Simply follow us on social for an entry! But if you don’t like your chances with just 1 entry, tag your mates (1 entry per tag)! If you are really keen (we love really keen!), snap a pic of us at expo this weekend and share on your socials (make sure you tag us so we can see it!).

Winner drawn on Monday 12pm AEST. You will be contacted via social media.

GOODLUCK!!

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