CB Physiotherapy

31/03/2026

Save this workout for when you’re on Maternity or Paternity leave! 💪

15/12/2025

Progressive overload gets all the hype.
But recovery? That’s where the real results happen. 🧪⚖️

If you train hard — lift heavy, run fast, push your limits — this matters.

Your body doesn’t get stronger during training. It adapts after, when you recover.

Training is just stress.
Results come from applying the right amount of stress — and then giving your body enough time to bounce back. ⁣

This is the balance:
Too little stress = no progress
Too much stress + poor recovery = pain, plateaus, or injury ⁣

🔁 You need both:
➡️ Training to challenge your body
➡️ Recovery to rebuild it stronger

💡 This is the SRA principle:
Stimulus → Recovery → Adaptation

Strength, speed, endurance, mobility — none of it improves unless recovery does its job.

✅ Better recovery = better sessions
✅ Higher training quality over time
🚫 Skip it and performance drops, niggles creep in, and injuries follow ⁣

Think of it this way: Training is the spark 🔥 Recovery is the oxygen 🧯

If you’re training hard but not recovering well, you’re only doing half the work.


 


12/12/2025

Congratulations to CBP client and legend David Camilleri on representing Victoria at the National Veterans Championships in Bunbury! 🇦🇺👏🏻

David even came home with a BOG from his outing against the ACT, scoring 46 in a 109 run opening partnership, and snaring 2/41 with the ball. 🏏

28/11/2025

Only a couple of days left of Movember!

Su***de is the leading cause of death for Aussie Men between the ages of 15 and 44.

If you can spare $5-10 to help me raise important funds to stop men from dying too young, it would be greatly appreciated.

Donation link below if you can assist ❤️

https://au.movember.com/mospace/10927889?utm_medium=app&utm_source=ios&utm_campaign=share-mospace

Chris's Motivation: Globally, the rate of su***de is alarmingly high, particularly in men. Too many men are ‘toughing it out’, keeping their feelings to themselves and struggling in silence. Movember is aiming to reduce the rate of male su***de by 25% by 2030, and I want to help them get there. ...

17/11/2025

Men's health fundraising, and a personal update!

Globally, one man dies by su***de every minute. In Australia, su***de remains the leading cause of death for men aged 15–44.  

05/11/2025

$2 from every consult at CB Physiotherapy this month will be donated to The Movember Foundation. Help us stop men from dying too young.

Donation link: https://movember.com/m/10927889?mc=1
❤️

22/10/2025

💡 Are you recovering… or limiting your gains?

Cold water immersion (CWI) is a popular recovery tool, especially among athletes. But we need to consider the physiological cost—particularly in the context of strength and hypertrophy goals.

A key study by Roberts et al. (2015) showed that post-exercise CWI significantly blunted anabolic signaling and reduced long-term muscular adaptations to resistance training.

Translation? Regular ice baths may interfere with the very adaptations we’re trying to drive through strength and hypertrophy training.

🧠 This is of particular importance in the injury rehab setting, where regaining muscle mass and strength is often the cornerstone of recovery. If we over-prescribe recovery modalities like CWI—especially in the rebuilding phases—we may inadvertently delay return to function or performance.

It’s great to have multiple recovery options or tools available, but we need to consider when and why we use them. Recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all, and sometimes, less intervention = more adaptation.

14/07/2025

Exercise should be a first-line approach for lower back pain — not a last resort. 💪🧠

Research shows that targeted movement and strength work can help reduce pain, improve function, and prevent future flare-ups. ✅

Resting too much? That often leads to more stiffness, weakness, and fear around movement. But the right exercises can help you rebuild trust in your body and get back to doing what you love — whether that’s training 🏋️‍♂️, working 💻, or just getting through the day without pain.

Not all back pain is the same — but for most people, staying active 🏃‍♀️ and gradually returning to movement is key. Movement is medicine.

25/06/2025

💥 Back Pain Fundamentals: An Evidence-Based Approach for PTs 💥

I’m thrilled to be hosting this upcoming webinar with tailored specifically for personal trainers aiming to confidently manage clients with back pain.

✅ Dive into the latest evidence-based strategies
✅ Debunk common myths 
✅ Gain practical tools you can implement immediately

🗓 Date: July 16
⏰ Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (AEST)
📍 Location: Online (via Zoom)
🎓 CEC: Earn 1 AUSactive CEC

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your knowledge Register now through the Aus Active website!

17/06/2025

🔥🏉 Don’t stop training legs during footy season! 🏉🔥

Keeping your legs strong is crucial to performing at your best and staying injury-free.

But remember—your training program might need some tweaks during the season.
Think less volume, more power, and footy-specific exercises to match your game demands. 💪⚡️🏃‍♂️

No excuses like “heavy legs” or “cold winter”—smart training is what keeps you on the field and dominating every game! 🙅‍♂️❄️

Adapt your sessions, but be sure to maintain strength in order to protect your knees, hamstrings, and ankles from injury. Your body will thank you, and so will your coach! 🙌🔥

16/06/2025

🎉 A (slightly belated) but very big congratulations to CB Physiotherapy client Hayley Thomas on conquering her first ever marathon! Hayley crossed the finish line of the Adelaide Marathon in an impressive 4 hours and 17 minutes.🏃‍♀️💪

Running 42.2km is one of the most physically and mentally demanding challenges out there. It takes months of consistent training, grit, and serious determination — and Hayley took it all in her stride.

We’re proud to have supported you on the journey. An incredible milestone and one you’ll never forget — well done! 👏👏

Eye’s now on Run Melbourne and the Brighton Beach half! 👀