Harrisdale Physiotherapy

01/04/2026

Welcome to the team Connor!

Connor completed both a Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise, Sport and Rehabilitation Science at Curtin University.

He has a strong interest in the management and rehabilitation of sports-related injuries, alongside a particular focus on neck, shoulder and back pain. Connor’s approach centres on delivering evidence-based care tailored to each individual, withthe goal of restoring strength, mobility and long-term resilience.

Connor previously worked as Head Trainer for the Cockburn Cobras Football Club, where he was responsible for triaging and managing a wide range of sporting injuries, as well as providing sport taping.

Connor is passionate about supporting clients at every stage of their recovery; reducing pain, regaining movement and rebuilding strength to help you perform at your best.

31/03/2026

Welcome to the team Aria Almassi!

Aria is a local who grew up in Perth apart from a small stint overseas. He can often be seen enjoying a local coffee and reading a book at a café. Outside of the clinic he’s very active in the rowing community for both school and club having previously represent WA at multiple events. Aria is currently the head physiotherapist for South Fremantle Football Club’s WAFLW program.

As a physiotherapist, Aria brings a unique patient centred approach to his treatments, he puts you, the person first. Often taking time to talk, understand you and check in on what matters to you like your family, favourite sports team and work. With an extensive background in sport, Aria brings all that he has learnt and knows into the clinic for any client, ranging from a weekend, worrier, international athlete or office worker.

Outside the clinic Aria manages his time between multiple sports programs, working as a physiotherapist for Baseball WA high performance and traveling state programs, the AFL state academy in WA across both boy’s and girl’s 16’s/18’s squads and Wesley College’s rugby program. He can also be seen helping West Coast Eagles AFLW program.

Previously he’s been spotted at East Perth WAFLW, Perth Red Star NPLW, Basketball WA, Softball WA and Queensland. When he’s not working through his busy schedule you can find Aria at the gym, cycling, running and coaching.

28/02/2026

The multi-talented Canning Vale Junior Cricket Club coaches doubling up as a chef at the weekend for Think Mental Health round. Thanks to Harrisdale Physiotherapy for the shade!

22/12/2025

10/12/2025

Big shoutout to our 2025 Pirates sponsors 🧡🖤🩶🤍
Thanks for backing our club and helping our players hit the ground running this season, we seriously couldn’t do it without you!

If you’re keen to jump on board for 2026 as a sponsor, we’d love to have you on the team!
Send us a message to chat about sponsorship options 🔥

07/12/2025

10/02/2025

27/01/2025

🤔Can Disc Bulges heal? ✅YES they can! ⁣
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📝 Several studies have shown that larger disc bulges actually have the greatest tendency to reduce and resolve with conservative (non-surgical) management or even if left completely alone (source 1- link below).⁣
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➡️ Scroll across to the second picture above. This shows a massive disc bulge, that had completely resolved on MRI 12 months later. The patient was managed with physiotherapy and exercise, no surgery. ⁣
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❓SO... HOW MUCH DO DISCS IMPROVE AND HOW LONG DO THEY TAKE TO HEAL?⁣
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One paper looked at a large group of patients with large disc prolapses over a 2 year period by repeatedly scanning them and monitoring what was happening to their disc prolapses over time. ⁣
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A large proportion of these patients had severe sciatica initially, but improved as time went on despite having a large disc herniation on their scan. ⁣
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They found that 83% of the people they studied had a complete and sustained recovery when followed up two years later with only four patients requiring surgery! ⁣
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On average, over the two years, the size of the disc protrusions were reduced by 64% (source 2). ⁣
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Another paper found that 38% of all the disc prolapses they observed became smaller in size when left completely alone. ⁣
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Among their results they found that more specifically, extruded disc 'fragments' resolved 100% of the time and disc 'herniation' resolved in 83% of cases! ⁣
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Over a six month period most disc protrusions were on average 1/3 of their original size (source 3).⁣
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❓ CAN WE PREDICT WHAT WILL HAPPEN?⁣
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Where early improvement is seen then the outlook is far better (source 4). This is why it is important to see your physiotherapist early, and get started on appropriate guided rehabilitation and exercise. ⁣
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❓WHAT IF MINE DOESN’T HEAL
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The good news is this does not mean you will have pain forever. Most disc bulges will eventually become asymptomatic, and many people are walking around with disc bulges without an issue. Physiotherapists can help you regain mobility, strength and reduce pain even if disc bulges remain!

22/01/2025

15/01/2025

Rotator Cuff related pain including tendinitis, bursitis and even tendon tears and ruptures are treatable with physiotherapy!

Evidence shows in for many of these injuries you can prevent injections, surgery and other invasive treatments with good quality rehabilitation. If you do require surgery, physiotherapy is a key part of pre and post-operative rehabilitation.

To read more about what the evidence says and how physiotherapy can help, check out the link in our bio!

23/12/2024

Our opening hours for the Christmas and New Year Period

09/12/2024