Higher Function Physio & Pilates

13/01/2026

☹️📞 We are currently experiencing issues with our phone system. Please email reception@higherfunction.com.au, or you can book and change appointments and classes via the online booking system on our website.

08/01/2026

🌞🌞🌞🌞 With very hot weather ahead, remember to look after your body:

💧 Drink plenty of water
🕶 Stay indoors during the hottest part of the day
👕 Wear light, loose clothing
🧊 Use fans, aircon, or cool showers
👶 Check on your friends, babies, older adults & anyone unwell
🐶 Ensure pets have water and somewhere cool

Stay cool everyone!

07/01/2026

Did you know that staying active in midlife and later life could significantly lower your risk of developing dementia?

Research shows that adults who maintain regular physical activity during their 40s, 50s and beyond can reduce their dementia risk by up to ~45%. Whether it’s walking, cycling, strength training or gentle movement, it’s never too late to support your brain health through exercise 🧠💪🏼.

People who did a lot of physical activity between 45 and 64 had much lower odds of developing dementia – even when they carried a genetic risk factor.

23/12/2025

While the Theatre Lane Car Park remains closed, 6 disability parking spots are available in the front row of the car park.

For more information on parking, visit: https://www.act.gov.au/builtforcbr/travel-impacts.

We recommend parking in the Canberra Centre multi-level car park (approx 450m walk from our Practice). Please allow extra time for parking when attending your appointment/ classes.

23/12/2025

We're OPEN for classes over the holiday period!

An extra Reformer Class added on 2nd Jan at 12:00pm due to high demand!

Book online via our website! (log in to your account and select 'classes').

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and wonderful Christmas 🎄🎅 We look forward to seeing you all in 2026 to keep smashing those goals!

30/10/2025

The post below includes a petition to retain partial access to the Theatre Lane Carpark.

We want to retain disability parking in a close proximity to our practice for patient who need it!

🛑 SAVE THE THEATRE LANE CARPARK

The Theatre Lane carpark is closed not for theatre construction, but to be used as a storage and loading zone.

This carpark is essential for many of our members — especially those with disabilities, mobility challenges, or limited walking capacity. Removing it will make access significantly harder and less safe.

This means:

❌ Reduced access for members and visitors
❌ Increased safety issues, particularly in the evenings
❌ More pressure on already struggling parking options

We support the new Lyric Theatre — it will be great for our city.
However, we and many local businesses do not believe the carpark should be fully closed simply to act as storage.

We are asking the ACT Government to keep at least 60% of spaces open during construction.

📲 Sign the petition:
https://epetitions.parliament.act.gov.au/details/e-pet-072-25

01/10/2025

Is "perfect posture" really the key to avoiding pain?
Turns out, it's not about sitting up straight all day, but about moving more often.

Evidence shows that regularly changing posture and taking movement breaks can help prevent or manage low back and neck pain, especially for office workers.

Want to stay pain-free and mobile? Clinical Exercise Classes (Matwork & Reformer Pilates) are designed to help to reduce pain, build strength, core stability, mobility, and body awareness.

Movement variety and regular posture shifts, especially during desk work, are key to preventing pain and staying comfortable throughout the day.

30/09/2025

The GLA:D Program has been Proven to Safely:

✅ Reduce Pain and Symptoms of hip and knee joints caused by OA by 36%
✅ Reduce the use of joint-related pain medication
✅ Reduce progression of knee/hip OA symptoms by 32%
✅ Improve Strength, Balance and Mobility

Come along to 2 FREE Education Sessions about osteoarthritis and how to manage it. Presented by GLA:D Trained Physiotherapist and Director of Higher Function Physio & Pilates, Janet Fabbri.

Session 1 of 2: Understanding Osteoarthritis and it's Treatment Options. Presented by GLA:D Trained Physiotherapist, Janet Fabbri.

24/09/2025

Worried About Falls? You're Not Alone.

Around 30% of Aussies over 65 experience a fall each year, but the good news is, targeted exercise can make a real difference. Our Exercise Physiologist Grace Gee explains how building strength, balance and stability through tailored movement can reduce your falls risk and help you feel more confident on your feet. An Exercise Physiologists can support you with personalised, effective care.

Approximately 30% of individuals over the age of 65 experience a fall each year, and about 10% of these falls lead to a fracture.

23/09/2025

🦴 Osteoporosis: The Silent Bone Thief 🦴

Most people don’t realise they have osteoporosis until a sudden fracture changes everything. This article from the Sydney Morning Herald highlights just how quietly this condition can creep up.

At our Practice, we see firsthand how early intervention, targeted exercise, and education can make a real difference. As physios and EPs, we play a key role in helping people build and maintain bone strength, especially after 50.

💡 If you're at risk (age, menopause, family history, certain medications), don’t wait for a fracture to take action.
💪 Strength-based movement and balance training can help protect your bones and your independence.

Get started on maintaining your muscle and bone strength. Book a Strong Bones Assessment or Strong Bones Class with our experienced Physios or Exercise Physiologists.

More than 6 million Australians have low bone density. How does bone get lost and remade? And how do you know if it’s osteoporosis?

23/09/2025

It’s World Clinical Exercise Physiology Day!

Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) support Australians to live healthier, longer and stronger lives. They’re a vital part of preventative healthcare and allied health.

Find an AEP near you: http://bit.ly/4mw7gB9