South Coast Physio Goolwa

07/01/2026

I feel old!

06/01/2026

Make 2026 the year you move better — not just cope.

Too many people wait until pain forces them to stop doing what they love.
This year, do it differently.

✔ Address small issues before they become big ones
✔ Improve mobility, balance and strength
✔ Reduce injury risk for work, sport and everyday life
✔ Feel confident in your body again

🕒 January spots are limited as routines restart and calendars fill quickly.

If you’ve been “meaning to book” — now’s the time.
👉 Secure your appointment today

Providing comprehensive physiotherapy services in Goolwa and Mount Compass for over 25 years, focusing on personalized care and lasting pain relief.

01/01/2026

We are back Monday after a great Chrissy and New Years break. Bruce and Thomas are ready and raring to go.
Heads Up!
There are only a few spots available early next week.
Book online if your in need!
www.southcoastphysio.com.au

28/12/2025

27/12/2025

Arrived for some R and R between Christmas and returning on the 5th of January.
Hoping you're all getting some time to relax with family and friends over the break.

10/12/2025

✨ Give Yourself the Gift of Feeling Better Before the Holidays ✨

If you’ve spent most of the year putting up with “that thing” — the back pain, the stiff neck, the dizziness when you roll over, the knee you’ve been nursing — now is a great opportunity to do something about it.

We have rare additional availability before Christmas, which means you can:
✔ Prioritise your health before the holiday rush
✔ Head into the break feeling relaxed and pain-free(ish)
✔ Enjoy summer activities with confidence
✔ Enter the new year on the front foot

Your body has carried you through the year — let’s help it carry you into the next one feeling better.

📲https://www.southcoastphysio.com.au/appointment-booking😁

08/12/2025

☀ BEING PROACTIVE THIS SUMMER: KEEP YOUR BODY MOVING, NOT RECOVERING! ☀

Summer is the season where we dive back into the things we love – hiking, long beach walks, backyard cricket, social sport, gardening marathons (we see you rose-pruners), and last-minute “yeah I’ll join in!” activities.

But every year, we see the same pattern… injuries flare up when enthusiasm outweighs preparation.

Here are some simple proactive tips to help you avoid injury and stay active all summer:

🔥 Warm up (yes, even in 35°C)
Our muscles and tendons still need a wake-up. 5–8 minutes of light mobility or brisk walking changes everything.

💧 Hydrate more than you think you need
Even mild dehydration reduces performance and increases cramping and strain risk.

🏃‍♂️ Increase gradually (The 10% Rule)
If you’re returning to running, cycling, gym or sport – add time, distance or intensity slowly. Your heart may say “let’s go!” but your tendons prefer “whoa.”

🏖 Mix up the surfaces
Sand, slopes, uneven trails and water resistance are fantastic—but only in doses! Variety builds resilience; sudden changes load joints in ways they’re not used to.

🧊 If something starts to ni**le – don’t ignore it
A tight calf, achy knee or sore shoulder isn’t always “nothing”. Small changes early prevent big problems later.

😴 Recovery is training too
Sleep, rest days and stretching count. You’re not losing progress—you're locking it in.

⭐ Most injuries develop from overload — not one big moment.
A little planning now = more games played, more walks finished and more fun.

If you’d like a pre-season screening, running assessment or personalised exercise plan, we’re here to help you enjoy your summer at full speed — not the sidelines.

☀ Stay active. Stay smart. Stay injury-free. ☀
and if you do find yourself needing help with pain or injury we are here,
Except from the 25th Dec - 4th Jan where we are having a little recovery break of our own!

07/12/2025

🎄🍕 Christmas Cheers, Farewell & a Warm Welcome! 🍾✨

What a fantastic night celebrating our Christmas dinner, Michelle’s retirement, and a big welcome to Kerryn at the fabulous local favourite Pizzerella!

After 14 incredible years, we wish Michelle all the joy, bubbles, adventures (and patience with Gary 😂) that retirement brings — you’ll always be part of our family and Fridays simply won’t be the same!

And as one chapter closes, another begins…
We’re excited to pass the “Girl Friday” crown 👑 to Kerryn, who will be the new friendly face greeting you on Fridays.

When she’s not at our reception desk, Kerryn is a keen gardener, and the unofficial Mum’s Taxi 🚕 supporting son Harry’s burgeoning sporting career. She’s also a Geelong supporter… but don’t worry, we won’t hold that too strongly against her 😉💙🤍

To great memories, new beginnings, and delicious pizza — Merry Christmas from the South Coast Physio team! 🎄🥂

03/12/2025

🎉 Celebrating Michelle’s Final Day at South Coast Physio 🎉

FRIDAY we say a huge THANK YOU to Michelle as she wraps up 14 incredible years with us at South Coast Physio GOOLWA. 💚

From day one she’s been our Girl Friday, our ray of sunshine, the one who keeps the place laughing, moving, and running smoothly.
"Always good on a Friday!""

Now it’s time for her to enjoy the next chapter:
✨ more champagne with the girls
✨ more adventures travelling with Gary
(…and Michelle, if it gets too much, you can absolutely come back! 😉)

Michelle — thank you for your energy, loyalty, kindness, and the fun you’ve brought to our team and clients for the past 14 years. You’ll always be part of the South Coast Physio family. 💚

https://suno.com/s/qSJWoK3WQgirKq2S
PS click the link to listen to our ode to Michelle!!

01/12/2025

🤕Stiff or restricted neck?

Try this simple exercise called SNAGS!
It can help increase neck movement and even reduce headaches.
All you need is a towel or a belt to get started.

If your neck feels stiff or you’re struggling with headaches, we can help!

01/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Trading Hours 🎄
To keep you feeling your best over the festive season, we encourage you to book ahead!
Please call us or visit our website to secure your appointment and stay in top form throughout the Christmas period 🙂

26/11/2025

🦶 Guess who's experiencing ankle rehab first-hand? 👋

Yep… your friendly physio (the one who usually gives you exercises) is now the one doing them.

Turns out it’s much easier to prescribe heel raises than to actually do them yourself.
Karma? Possibly. Educational? Definitely.

The Ankle Arthroscopy Journey: A Very Honest Timeline

Week 1–2:
• Me: “Rest, swelling control, gentle mobility.”
• Also me: Hobbles around at work grunting
Week 3–6:
• Strength + balance training.
• Realisation: calf muscles disappear faster than snacks in the staff room. ( Im also the one responsible for disappearance of said snacks!)

Week 6+ (aka The "Fun" Stage): Not here yet
• Back to jumping, cutting, running 👟 Did i do this before? NO!!!
but we will adapt to the things that are relevant to my lifestlye, hiking, balance and jumping ( onto boats)

What I've Learnt So Far 🤣

✔ Rehab works — even when you wish it didn’t involve so many step-ups
✔ A structured plan really is the difference between walking normally and doing penguin impressions.
✔ Physios are just human… until you make us do our own exercises 😅

If you're going through ankle surgery or any other rehab too — I feel you.
Literally. In my ankle. Every morning. 😜

If you want help with your recovery (from someone who’s freshly humbled by it), book in and we’ll tackle it together.

📞 85555961 | www,southcoastphysio.com.au
🦵 Stronger ankles incoming.