The Physio Centre

08/04/2026

# # THE PHYSIO CENTRE WELCOMES VICTORIA TO FRONT DESK # #
We welcome Victoria to our front desk as our new medical receptionist working on Monday's and Thursday's. If you could all make her welcome as you liase with her

10/02/2026

# # # ACL CROSS BRACING; WHAT IS IT? # # #
Regardless of your opinion on Lindsay Vonn's decision to race in the Winter Olympics 9 days after rupturing her ACL, hope is now available for some to avoid surgical reconstruction. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL cross) bracing protocol has grown in popularity in recent years, offering an alternative to conservative, non-operative measures along with surgical intervention. To learn more read on.......

After three months in a knee brace as part of a research trial, my anterior cruciate ligament healed itself. This novel program could revolutionise the way ACL tears are treated.

15/12/2025

# # # CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR TRADING HOURS # # #
Wednesday December 24th 8am - 1pm
Christmas Day Closed
Boxing Day Closed
Monday December 29th 9am - 4pm
Tuesday December 30th 8am - 3pm
Wednesday December 31st 8am - midday
New Years Day Closed
Friday January 2nd Closed
Monday January 5th Normal Hours

As always online appointments can be made through our website at www.physiocentre.com.au.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a safe and merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year.

27/10/2025

# # HOLIDAY CLOSURE # #
The Physio Centre will be closed from Monday November 3rd - Friday November 7th, 2025, re-opening on Monday November 10th. Advance physiotherapy bookings can be made via our online portal at www.physiocentre.com.au. We apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to helping you upon our return.

Physiotherapy Physiotherapy uses a variety of techniques to help your muscles and joints work to their full potential. It can help repair... Read More

22/07/2025

# # # THE PHYSIO CENTRE WELCOMES STUDENT MARCO # # #
We offer a warm welcome to Marco, a 4th and final year physiotherapy student finishing his studies from Monash University. Marco is with us for a 5 week placement. Please make him welcome when you are next in for a visit.

23/05/2025

# # # THE PHYSIO CENTRE WELCOMES LOCUM PHYSIOTHERAPIST PIERRE # # #
We wish to provide a warm welcome to Pierre whom will be covering for Drew in his absence from June 2nd - June 18th, 2025. Pierre joins us with extensive experience in private practice physiotherapy with 10+ years of hands on experience. His hours during his period of coverage are:
• Monday June 2nd – 9am – 6pm
• Wednesday June 4th – 10am – 7pm
• Friday June 6th – 8am – 1pm
• Tuesday June 10th – 9am – 6pm
• Wednesday June 11th – 10am – 7pm
• Friday June 13th – 8am – 1pm
• Monday June 16th – 9am – 6pm
• Wednesday June 18th – 10am – 7pm
We look forward to you welcoming Pierre whom can assist with all of your needs prior to Drew's return on Monday June 23rd 2025. To make an appointment please contact us on 03 876888111 or book online via https://www.physiocentre.com.au

15/04/2025

# # # GROWING PAINS IN ADOLESCENTS # # #
For any parent with active children through their teens, from time-to-time they present with lower limb pains which may represent "growing pains". But what really are "growing pains" and how best do we manage them? To find out more........

April 2025 Physiotherapy for Managing Growing Pains in Australian Pre-Teens Has your child ever complained of sore shins or Growing pains are a common complaint

04/03/2025

# # # WHAT ARE SUPERSHOES AND HOW HAVE THEY CONTRIBUTED TO IMPROVED PERFORMANCE? # # #
Has anyone noticed the increased media exposure highlighting improved running times, especially in long distance running? Alex Hutchison explains what the science tells us, and why we can expect to see more Worl records obliterated over the time. For more info.........

Scientists consider the latest spikes, individual variability, and the pros and cons of training in racing shoes

18/02/2025

# # # DID YOU KNOW THAT 10,000 STEPS PER DAY IS NO LONGER THE GOLD STANDARD? # # #
The World Health Organization (WHO) in June of 2020 revised there guidelines around physical activity. Gone is the requirement for step counting, with a key point being "any amount of physical activity is better than none, and more is better". They don't stop there though. To learn more read on.....

World Health Organization. (‎2020)‎. WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour: at a glance. World Health Organization.

04/02/2025

# # DYSMORPHIA IN TENNAGE BOYS; ARE YOUR KIDS AT RISK # # #
With the explosion of social media placing hidden expectations on teenage and young men, a very dangerous trend i occurring. Yes it is not new, but "the dangers - physical and mental - are real". For more info read on.....

Thanks to social media saturation and crafty supplement marketing, young boys are pushing weights and chugging shakes to get strong. The dangers—physical and mental—are real.

15/12/2024

# # # CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR TRADING HOURS # # #
Monday December 23rd 9am - 7pm
Tuesday December 24th 8am - 1pm
Christmas Day Closed
Boxing Day Closed
Friday December 27th Closed
Monday December 30th 9am - 7pm
Tuesday December 31st 8am - 1pm
New Years Day Closed
Thursday January 2nd Normal Hours

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year.

27/10/2024

# # # HOLIDAY CLOSURE # # #
Please be advised The Physio Centre will be closed for personal leave from Monday November 4th - Friday November 8th, resuming normal trading hours on Monday November 11th.
Online bookings can be made for our return via our website at

Physiotherapy Physiotherapy uses a variety of techniques to help your muscles and joints work to their full potential. It can help repair... Read More