TM Physio is a well established physiotherapy practice locations in Higgins and Deakin.
With over 40 years of physiotherapy experience, we’ll have you back to work or playing sport in no time.
2 handy locations in Kippax and Deakin.. Our team of skilled physiotherapists in Canberra can help you recover from a range of musculoskeletal problems and injuries.
12/01/2026
Your body isn’t just the patient - it can also be the pharmacy, the lab, and the willing volunteer for every dose. 💊 Stiff shoulders? Here’s a stretching shot. Achy knees? Time for a strengthening booster. Balance feeling off? A quick proprioception tonic should do the trick.
We don’t just hand out exercises like lollies - we tailor your “movement medicine” to what your body actually needs, making sure it hits the right spots and works effectively. Side effects may include feeling stronger, moving easier, and maybe even smiling a bit more.
Ready to fill your prescription? Call 6282 5898 (Deakin) or 6254 9889 (Higgins) to make an appointment with one of the physiotherapists or exercise physiologist at TM Physio 📞
08/01/2026
Sports injuries – from sprains to strains
Rolled an ankle 🦶, pulled a hamstring 🏃, or battling a shoulder ni**le 💪? Our physiotherapists aim to get you back in the game safely. Early assessment and a tailored rehab plan help you rebuild strength, restore movement, and dodge those pesky re-injuries.
No need to grin and bear it - call 6282 5898 (Deakin) or 6254 9889 (Higgins) to make an appointment with our physiotherapists at TM Physio today 📞.
06/01/2026
🍷 Time for a little liquid honesty?
Did the festive period come with a few too many grown-up drinks? You’re not alone. Between work parties, family get-togethers and kids' end-of-school concerts (fourth-grade violin recitals make even the most health-conscious want a stiff drink! 🎻🍸), and then ringing in the New Year… December can sometimes be a bit of a boozy blur. Time for a reset!
Research shows habits form faster than we realise - it can take as little as two to three weeks (aka the end of December) for that 5 o’clock glass to start feeling normal, even needed. Why? The brain releases dopamine in anticipation of reward, reinforcing the behaviour before you’ve even taken the first sip.
The good news? That urge usually peaks and fades within 20 minutes if you distract your brain. Try a stretch, a big glass of water, a chat with a mate, or a silly dance move - all help reset your reward pathways.
How are you resetting your routine this month? 👇
04/01/2026
🎉 We’re back in the clinic after the festive season break! 🎄➡️💪
Our team are refreshed, recharged, and ready to help you keep moving into the new year. We can’t wait to see you back in the clinic ✨
31/12/2025
🎉 Happy New Year from everyone at TM Physio! 🎉
We hope 2026 brings you movement, strength, and plenty of moments that make you smile 😄. If improving mobility or finally tackling those niggling aches and pains is on your list of New Year’s resolutions, our physiotherapists are here to help you get moving safely and effectively.
We will back back from next Monday the 5th to help with your movement goals for 2026 💪. See you soon!
24/12/2025
Merry Christmas and happy holidays from everyone at TM Physio.🎄✨
Whether you’re decking the halls, enjoying festive feasts, or sneaking in some quiet moments, we hope your season is full of joy, laughter, and a little magic.
This year has been about moving forward, celebrating small victories, and supporting each other — and we’re grateful to have shared it with our wonderful community. Here’s to rest, relaxation, and recharging for the new year ahead!
22/12/2025
💊 Painkillers have their place — they can offer much-needed relief when pain flares, helping you rest, recover, and keep moving. And anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen go a step further by calming swelling and irritation, helping the body settle while tissues heal.
But while pain killers can soothe symptoms if discomfort keeps recurring, it’s time to get to the deep tissue of the issue. Physiotherapy works on the source. Through movement-based therapy, your physio looks at how your body moves — identifying stiffness, weakness, or imbalance that may be feeding your pain. With the right exercises and hands-on care, physiotherapy helps retrain movement, improve tissue health, and support long-term recovery.
Think of it this way: painkillers turn down the volume, physiotherapy retunes the instrument. Together, they make a smart team for comfort and lasting change.
Need help finding the balance between rest, relief, and rehab? Call us at [insert clinic name here] on [insert clinic number here].
And a friendly reminder to always consult your doctor before taking any medication.
19/12/2025
Consistency builds strength; patience builds recovery. Healing takes time — and physiotherapists are the steady hands guiding that process with care, science, and encouragement.
Each session builds on the last, retraining muscles, restoring movement, and gradually rebuilding your body’s resilience. There’s no quick fix, but there is a proven path — one grounded in persistence, understanding, and tailored movement.
So keep showing up, keep moving, and trust the process — your body is built to adapt and recover. 🌿
What helps you stay patient through your recovery journey? Tell us below or call 6282 5898 (Deakin) or 6254 9889 (Higgins) to start yours and we’ll guide you along the way.
19/12/2025
We have a power outage in Higgins. We are still open.
Contact us via kippax@tmphysio.com.au
19/12/2025
🎉 What a fantastic way to kick off the holiday season! 💚❤️ Last week, TM Physio had our Christmas party at the stunning Nick O'Leary Winery. 🌟 Great company, delicious food, and tons of laughter made for an unforgettable day! Cheers to another amazing year together! 🥂
16/12/2025
Pain isn’t always what it seems. While it often signals injury, chronic pain can also arise when the nervous system becomes oversensitive, sending amplified alerts even when tissues are healthy ⚡. Imagine your body’s warning system as a microphone turned up too high — normal signals suddenly feel loud and urgent.
Physiotherapists help patients understand these signals, working to retrain the nervous system, improve movement 🏃, and restore confidence in the body. By addressing both the “hardware” (muscles, joints, tissues 💪🦴) and the “software” (nervous system messaging 🧠💻), physiotherapy supports lasting relief and function.
Have you ever felt pain that didn’t seem linked to an injury? Share your experience below 👇 or call 6282 5898 (Deakin) or 6254 9889 (Higgins) to explore how physiotherapy may help tune the system back down.
14/12/2025
🎄🎅 We will be closed over Christmas to spend quality time with our loved ones! Please see the dates in the image for more details. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas filled with joy and relaxation! We can’t wait to see you in the New Year! ✨❤️
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Suite 3, Level 2, Peter Yorke Building, 173 Strickland Crescent Deakin, ACT 2600
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With over 37 years of physiotherapy experience, we’ll have you back to work or playing sport in no time.
We aim to empower you to achieve optimal physical functioning through physiotherapy intervention for musculoskeletal pain and movement disorders. We are striving to improve the musculoskeletal health of the Canberra community and surrounding districts.
At tm physio, we aim to provide excellence in physiotherapy. The clinic employs evidence based practice in physiotherapy to provide assessment and treatment of the musculoskeletal system.
We endeavour to provide this treatment in a caring, friendly, supportive environment for our patients and staff.
Obviously here at tm physio we see our main job as helping to diagnose, treat and manage acute, and persistent injuries, but we also firmly believe that as a general rule, “prevention is better than cure” and as such are strongly committed to engendering a preventative and empowering attitude in our patients.
We have close relationships with a number of orthopaedic surgeons, dentists and specialist dentists in Canberra. We have links with the Canberra Knee Clinic and Orthopaedics ACT. Aquatic physiotherapy is conducted by our staff at the Calvary John James Hospital pool at Deakin and the Club MMM pool in Belconnen.
We have performed lectures and presentations on the benefits of physiotherapy and exercise in various Government departments, dental practices, dance schools, football clubs and the ACT Arthritis Foundation.
With 3 handy locations in Kippax (Luke St), Kippax (Hardwick Cres) and Deakin
our team of skilled physiotherapists in Canberra can help you recover from a range of musculoskeletal problems and injuries.
