Peak MSK Physiotherapy

07/10/2025

Wrapped up the week in beautiful Bendigo 🌿

Presenting on Contemporary Physiotherapy Management of TMD to dentists at the ADA (Vic Branch) TMD.

Isabelle and Jayce regularly treat TMD (temporomandibular disorder) affecting around 1 in 10 Australians, and it was fantastic to be part of a multidisciplinary discussion on how we can manage it better — together.

A big thank you to Dr Anita Lim, Dr George Dimitroulis, and Professor Graham Woolley for sharing their expertise in Oral Medicine, Prosthodontics, and Maxillofacial Surgery 🙌
Grateful to be part of such a collaborative and insightful event.

Effective TMJ and TMD treatment in Cheltenham. Relieve jaw pain, improve movement and book physiotherapy care with no referral needed.

03/10/2025

Jayce was away recently and we thought we would share some snaps to see if you could guess where he was! ✈️☁️📸

During his travels, Jayce visited some other physio clinics, can you tell where? He was sure to see many other sights, and grab a quick bite to eat as well!

If you guessed Europe, you'd be right! 🌍️
We're glad to have Jayce back at home and available to book now🏡
📞 Call the clinic on 0395335305 to see Jayce!
(and don't forget to ask about his trip!)

16/09/2025

Did you know that oral parafunctional behaviour can contribute to pain, teeth wear and various temporomandibular disorders? 🦷

What is oral parafunctional behaviour?
Oral parafunctional behaviour refers to activities which involve unnecessary use of the mouth or jaw. Some common examples include:
❌ Grinding, bracing and/or clenching the jaw; this may be a conscious action (when you are stressed or anxious) or unconscious action (while you are asleep).
❌ Chewing gum or other objects like pens or clothing.
❌ Biting your nails, lips or cheeks.
❌ Pressing your tongue against your teeth or cheeks.

How does this affect my jaw function? 🤔
Most parafunctional behaviours result in excessive and unnecessary use of your masticatory muscles, the muscles that allow you to chew your food. When there is an overactivity of these muscles, often they can become uncoordinated and lose their ability to switch on and off appropriately; this may result in muscle asymmetries which can affect both your face shape and jaw function. 🥴
These behaviours also place unnecessary load through the temporomandibular joint, which may contribute to symptoms of joint dysfunction like clicking or locking, pain in the TMJ, ears or face and/or restricted opening.

Our role as physiotherapists is to not only assess and treat jaw dysfunction, but to consider all the possible factors that may be contributing to your symptoms. Some of these may include:
-sleep hygiene
-stress and anxiety levels
-physical activity
-behavioural habits
-diet

By looking at the whole picture, we can help you to identify triggers and develop self-management strategies to prevent re occurrence. 🙌

Here at Peak MSK Physio, we take pride in our excellent care provided to patients struggling with jaw pain. We work with patients to promote behavioural change and improve jaw pain and function and ultimately prevent the need for surgery. We also work closely with Dr Ankit Garg and Professor Michael Stubbs to implement effective rehab programs for patients pre and post surgery to prevent reoccurrence.

If you are currently experiencing jaw pain or dysfunction and need our help, call us on 03 9533 5305 to book your consult today! 📞

07/09/2025

Happy World Physiotherapy Day! 🌏️❤️

Today we celebrate our physiotherapists at the clinic, Jayce and Isabelle, as well as all other physios, thanking them for what they do!

This year, the theme for world physiotherapy day is healthy ageing, with a specific focus on preventing falls and frailty. At Peak MSK Physio we are committed to helping our clients live long and fulfilling lives by assisting them in maintaining strength and movement as they age. 💪🏼🧘🏽

What can you do to prevent falls and frailty whilst promoting healthy ageing for yourself?
👉🏼 Stay Active! 🏃‍♂️
👉🏼 Challenge your balance
👉🏼 Keep your joints and muscles moving 🙌
👉🏼 Stay socially connected
👉🏼 Eat well 🍎

Want to chat more to a physio about what healthy ageing means to you?
📞Call the clinic on 03 9533 5305 and we'll get you booked in! 🎇

29/08/2025

Did you know that there are a number of lifestyle factors that can act as treatment multipliers? 🙌
Whilst physiotherapy is important to treat your pain, if your clinician fails to look at lifestyle, we can miss a big part of the picture! 📊

We consider the following lifestyle areas treatment multipliers:
👉Sleep 🛌
👉Stress and Cortisol 😓
👉Physical Activity 🏃‍♀️
👉Ceasing/Decreasing Unhealthy Habits 🍕🍾

Why do we consider these treatment multipliers?
👉Reduce inflammation in the body 👏
👉Lowers risk of diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer 🙌
👉Hormonal imbalances and metabolism issues can be corrected 💪
And so many more reasons!

This is just a snippet of our blog, to read more, CLICK LINK IN BIO 🔥

15/08/2025

Did you know that headaches can be caused by prolonged stiffness in the upper neck joints, the jaw or the neck-to-shoulder muscles? 💆‍♀️

Furthermore, lifestyle stressors such as poor posture, lack of sleep, poor diet and dehydration can exacerbate headache symptoms.🍕🧃

So the question is, how can physiotherapy help? 🤔
👉Identify the cause of the headache.
👉Manual therapy to make changes in activity to the nervous system which could help to reduce symptoms.
👉Exercise programs - strengthening weakened muscles can go a long way in reducing headache symptoms 💪🧠
👉Education!

If you have been a long term headache sufferer, consider coming into the clinic for assessment and treatment by one of our fantastic physiotherapists 🙌🙌
Link in bio to book!✨️

04/08/2025

Final Year Monash Student Consults -

This month we welcome Sass!  Sass is a FINAL YEAR Monash student and will be completing her final clinical placement at Peak MSK Physio.  Whilst Sass is at the clinic, we will be offering student led appointments for only $47! 🤩 These appointments will provide co-treatment under supervision of ...

24/07/2025

✨️ $47 Physiotherapy Appointments – Limited Time! ✨️⁠
📢 Need physiotherapy? Would you like a discount? Book a $47 session with both Sass, our final-year Physiotherapy Student! and a Fully Qualified Physiotherapist, supervising. (This is not claimable on private health insurance.)⁠
📅 Available until August 21st– Sass is completing her final clinical placement at Peak MSK Physio and is available for appointments on Monday to Thursday for the next 3 weeks.⁠
👨‍⚕️ All sessions are supervised by a qualified clinician.⁠
📞 Spots are limited! Call us at 9533 5305 and mention Student Appointment to book today! 📞
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14/07/2025

A day working in Hobart. A view from the clinic window and the moods of kunanyi with a dusting of snow.

09/07/2025

🔊 Misophonia Awareness Day 🔊
Do you or someone you care about feel overwhelmed or irritated by everyday sounds like chewing, pen clicking, or loud breathing — even when others don’t seem to notice? You’re not alone. 💬👂
🧠 What is Misophonia?
Misophonia is a condition where certain sounds trigger strong emotional or physical responses such as irritation, anxiety, anger, or avoidance. Common triggers include:
➡ Chewing
➡ Breathing
➡ Pen clicking
➡ Foot tapping
➡ Clock ticking
📊 How common is it?
Misophonia affects an estimated 20% of the population — and many people may not even realise what they’re experiencing has a name.
💡 Is there treatment?
While no single treatment is proven, symptoms can often be managed through:
✔ Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
✔ Audiological support
✔ Medication (in some cases)
🧘‍♀️ Did you know? Physiotherapy can also play a role — especially when misophonia overlaps with tinnitus, jaw tension, or nervous system dysregulation. Hands-on techniques and calming strategies we use for tinnitus can sometimes help misophonia symptoms too. 💆‍♂️🦻https://peakmsk.com.au/category/tinnitus/
Let’s raise awareness, show support, and help reduce stigma around this often misunderstood condition.💙

25/06/2025

Congratulations Angela!🎉🎉

Our lovely client Angela has recently completed the GLA:D program to manage her osteoarthritis. Attending all 12 sessions with Isabelle, Angela says that she has seen a lot of improvement in her pain and function, and is now comfortable doing these exercises at home 🙌💯

Do you want to help manage your hip and/or knee osteoarthritis? Join the GLA:D program now! We are now accepting new clients to complete the program 🤩

📞Call 0395335305 to book now!

16/06/2025

Do you suffer from hip pain? Consider making these simple positional changes in your day to day life to reduce your pain! 👌💪

Did you know that gluteal tendinopathy affects almost 25% of women and 10% of men between the ages of 50 and 79?

Fortunately, there are many simple and easy to implement strategies that can help to reduce lateral hip pain and prevent future recurrence. 🙌💯

Often our posture and resting positions can contribute to lateral hip pain. Resting on one hip or crossing your legs as pictured can put extra strain on your gluteal tendons, leading to worsening of symptoms. By simply standing up straight or sitting with your legs uncrossed, you can reduce your pain!

When walking, be sure to apply the same principles, ensuring that your legs are not crossing midline as you step. In addition, taking short strides will help you to minimise your pain. 🚶‍♂️

Your sleep positions can also contribute to your pain! 😴
If you are sleeping on your side, propping up your knee on a pillow will ensure that your leg stays at the level of your hip, helping to minimise compression of the tendons over your hip.

It is important to avoid excessive stretching of the hip, as this can also flare up your pain. 🧘‍♀️

Have more questions or want to book in? 📞 Call us on 03 9533 5305 now!

Click the link below to find out more!⁠
https://peakmsk.com.au/ease-hip-pain-find-solutions-for-your-discomfort/