Peak MSK Physiotherapy

10/12/2025

As we enter the warmer months, it's important now more than ever to ensure that you are hitting your daily water intake goals! 🎖️💧

Dehydration can present in many different ways. Some common effects on the body can include:
🫗Thirst
😓Headaches or migraines
🥴Dizziness or lightheadedness
💪Muscle cramps or poor athletic performance

How much water should I be consuming? 🤔
On average, individuals should be consuming approximately 1.5-2L of water per day. This amount may vary depending on your level of physical activity or even the amount of salty foods you consume.🧂💦

How does dehydration cause muscle cramps? 🤔
Dehydration in the body can lead to an imbalance of important electrolytes which are responsible for the contraction and relaxation of the muscle. With the process interrupted by the electrolyte imbalance, you may experience muscle cramps as a result! 💪🤕

When you engage in physical activity which causes you to sweat, be sure to drink plenty of water, but also remember to replace your electrolytes. How can you do this? Gatorade, Powerade, Hydralyte, Liquid IV and similar products. 🚰

Stay safe and hydrated this summer, from you favourite physiotherapy team! 💧☀️

27/11/2025

Ever had that odd sensation that feels like it could be a muscle cramp but you’re not sure where it’s coming from and stretching isn’t helping the way you expected? 🤔
You might be suffering from MORE than just a muscle cramp!

Neural tension can have some similar characteristics to a muscle cramp, however the cause relates to nerve flexibility rather than the muscle, causing the pain to radiate beyond the muscles as it follows the path of the nerve.

What causes neural tension? 🌟
Neural tension can occur when the nerve loses its flexibility. Nerves need to be able to slide and glide to move with your body so when a nerve becomes inflexible, when you perform a movement or activity which stretches the nerve it responds by sending pain signals aka. ‘cramp-like’ sensations.

Some key differences include:
🎆 Neural tension can present as burning, tingling or numbness; this does not occur with a muscle cramp.
☢️ Muscle cramps are local to one muscle whilst neural tension can radiate all the way along the nerve path.
🧘 Stretching will provide almost immediate relief for a true muscle cramp whereas stretching in the case of neural tension may initially aggravate pain and symptoms.

If you’re experiencing recurrent episodes of pain but you aren’t quite sure if it’s related to the muscle or the nerve, book in to see one of our physiotherapists, who will provide an assessment and set you on the right treatment pathway to reducing your pain! 💪

21/11/2025

Your rehabilitation journey doesn't have to be boring! 🌟
Change up your rehab by using a Pilates reformer, here's some examples of how it is beneficial to the ankle! 🦶🧘
Targeted resistance helps rebuild stability and control, focusing on alignment, mobility, and gradual load. 💪
Interested to know how a Pilates reformer can support your rehabilitation? 🤔
Call your physiotherapist on 03 9533 5305 to book in for a customised rehabilitation plan! 📞📲

12/11/2025

We often think of flexibility as a good thing — but what happens when it goes too far? 🧘‍♀️

Our latest blog, “When Flexibility Hurts: A Physiotherapy Approach to Joint Hypermobility,” explores how excessive movement in your joints can lead to pain, instability, and injury — and what you can do about it. 💪

Here’s what you’ll learn:
✨ What joint hypermobility really means
🦴 How it affects your body beyond the joints
🧠 Why physiotherapy is key to long-term management
🏃‍♀️ Safe, practical ways to stay active and strong

If you or someone you know experiences joint pain, fatigue, or frequent injuries, this one’s a must-read! 💡
https://peakmsk.com.au/when-flexibility-hurts-a-physiotherapy-approach-to-joint-hypermobility/

Ready to take the next step? 🌟
Book an appointment with our experienced physiotherapists today and start building strength, stability, and confidence in every movement. 💚

07/11/2025

✨️ $47Physiotherapy Appointments – Limited Time! ✨️⁠

📢 Need physiotherapy? Would you like a discount? Book a $47session with Ben, our final-year Physiotherapy Student! and a Fully Qualified Physiotherapist, supervising. (This is not claimable on private health insurance.)⁠

📅 Available until December 4th – Leon is completing his final clinical placement at Peak MSK Physio and is available for appointments between Monday and Thursday over the next 4 weeks.⁠

👨‍⚕️ All sessions are supervised by a qualified clinician.⁠

📞 Spots are limited! Call us at 9533 5305 and mention Student Appointment to book today! 📞

29/10/2025

Did you know that Peak MSK Physio offers dry needling as a treatment option? 🙌

What is dry needling? 🤔
Dry needling is a technique in which your physiotherapists inserts sterile needles into trigger points in muscles. The outcome is pain relief and tension release. 😮‍💨

Dry needling is not used as a first line treatment and requires an in depth consultation to determine if it may be the right treatment pathway for you.

Dry needling won’t be the be all end all of your treatment! ❌
Yes dry needling can be highly beneficial for some patients, however it should be supported by an exercise program to promote more significant improvements to your pain and function.💪

If you are curious about trying dry needling as a treatment option, book in to see one of our excellent physiotherapists so that they can determine if dry needling may be beneficial for you. 🙌

19/10/2025

This World Osteoporosis Day we’re excited to announce the launch of our new osteoporosis class! 🌏🦴📅⁠
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Have you been diagnosed with osteoporosis and are unsure on how to manage? Along with medication and diet changes, resistance training is one of the most effective ways to build and maintain strong bones. Our program will include strength and balance exercises for fall prevention and reducing the risk of a fracture. Book in for our new class to learn exercises and stretches to help you find the relief that you’re after! 🙌⁠
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Bit unsure about the class? 🤔⁠
Don’t be! This class is led by our expert physiotherapists and supported by best available evidence for osteoporosis management, which you can read about in our new blog! 🙌⁠
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Read our new blog on osteoporosis management strategies, and call the clinic to book in for a class!⁠

https://peakmsk.com.au/strong-steady-and-straight-how-to-exercise-safely-with-osteoporosis/

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📞 Call now to book! 03 9533 5305

14/10/2025

✨️Join us for a FREE opportunity to learn about osteoarthritis, different treatment options and their recommendations, and learn how exercise programs like GLA:D can help to improve your pain and movement. 💪🏼🤩⁠
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📅 The talk will be on the 29th of October and there is NO COST to attend. 🙌💯⁠
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Please Call 📞 9533 5035 to book your seat.!

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! 🎇