Hindmarsh Physio and Sports

23/01/2026

Do you have youngsters?- it might be of interest

Movement at age 11 is powerful for kids’ mental health because it strengthens brain development, boosts mood-regulating chemicals (like serotonin & dopamine), improves emotional regulation, builds resilience, and provides healthy outlets for stress, helping them navigate the challenging transition to adolescence with better focus, self-esteem, and coping skills. This age is crucial as the brain is highly malleable, and activity helps form neural pathways for self-control and learning, making movement a preventative tool for mental well-being.

🗂️Brain & Emotional Development

📑Neurochemical Boost: Physical activity releases endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine, reducing stress and anxiety, similar to antidepressants.

📑Strengthens Prefrontal Cortex: Movement builds the prefrontal cortex, improving impulse control, decision-making, and emotional regulation.

📑Neural Network Growth: It helps integrate brain hemispheres and strengthens the cerebellum, improving cognitive functions like attention and processing.

🗂️Resilience & Coping

📑Healthy Outlets: Exercise provides a positive way to burn off frustration and manage difficult emotions like anger.

📑Teaches Coping: Organized activities teach kids to handle disappointment (losing) and competition healthily, fostering resilience.

📑Builds Self-Esteem: Mastering physical skills, from sports to simple movements, creates a sense of accomplishment and boosts confidence.

🗂️Focus & Learning

📑Improved Attention: Brief bursts of movement (brain breaks) enhance concentration and the ability to filter distractions, vital for academic success.

📑Better Academic & Emotional Performance: Active kids often show better focus and emotional stability in school.

🗂️A Pivotal Age (Around 11)

📑Adolescent Vulnerability: Puberty brings increased emotional challenges, making movement essential for building strong coping mechanisms before issues escalate.

📑Habit Formation: Establishing regular activity now creates lifelong habits that protect future mental health.

22/01/2026

Why does my jaw click?
Do you have the following symptoms?
If you have ever felt a click or pop when you open your mouth – you may wonder what this is.

Or maybe when you have been chewing on some food it constantly makes clicking noises? This is a common occurrence as up to 60-70% of the population will experience a dysfunction of the jaw at some point in their life. Good news is that it’s also very treatable by a physiotherapist.

The main symptoms people report generally include:

Clicking or popping within the jaw
Decreased ability to open the mouth wide
Difficulty biting down, particularly on hard foods such as carrots, apples
Inability to fully clench the jaw shut
Grinding or clenching of the jaw at night is also common
Neck pain, ear ache/pain, headaches and ringing in the ear

These symptoms can be associated with jaw dysfunction. Physiotherapy is a valuable management option for jaw dysfunction. If you would like one of our physios experienced in TMJ dusfuncyion please call us and ask. Ph 83462000

21/01/2026

Cricketer in the family?🏏
Finals coming up?
MOST COMMON cricket injuries we see in Physiotherapy

While it may not be the most vigorous of sports dont be disillusioned that injuries dont happen. The season is in full swing so take care.

🏏 Hamstring strains
These muscle tears are often thought to be only a footballers curse
However we see many hamstring tears when the muscle is stretched beyond its limits in bowlers, fielders and batsmen.
RICE protocol followed by the six stages of rehab is essential to prevent these recurring through out the season

🏏 Side/abdominal strains.
A fairly common injury in our bowlers but sometimes needs further investigation to rule out stress fractures.
Core training and adequate warm up are important for recovery

🏏 Shoulder Injuries
Repeated irritation of the rotator cuff in bowling and throwing can cause inflammation of the tendons.
A graduated return is important. Limiting inflammation, promoting healing and increasing the strength and stability of the shoulder complex is indicated.

🏏 Lower back injuries
The repetitive action of bowling and hyper-exetension is the biggest cause of back pain in cricketers. However prolonged standing in poor posture or a big day at the crease early in the season can also cause some problems.
Core stability and good mobility are the mainstays of getting back on the field.

🏏 Shin/foot/ankle injuries.
A far too common injury to our fielders and bowlers .
RICE protocol , strapping and rehabilitation to prevent recurrences. Not only strengthening but proprioceptive training to regain the righting reflexes diminished with this debilitating sprain.

🏏 Fractures of the wrist and hand.
🏏 Groin injuries.
🏏 Stress fractures of the lumbar spine.

An injury can derail your sports enjoyment- but it doesn't have to. With our help, you can prevent and treat cricket injuries for the best results. Book in for an appt today.

18/01/2026

Is your posture sabotaging you ?
Your pain isn't random: 8 posture patterns we see every day and how to correct them.

As Physios we often see common posture patterns that may not be the full cause of back, neck, shoulder pain etc but certainly get identified as contributing factors.
Correcting your posture may feel difficult at first but with practise we hope that improved posture can become second nature and help your spine in the longe term

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17/01/2026

17/01/2026

Many of us experience a mood-boost after exercise, and now an updated review has revealed just how powerful it can be. Even light exercise, like walking or gardening, may ease the symptoms of depression as effectively as talking therapies or antidepressants.

A comprehensive review confirms the benefits of exercise for treating depression, even if the exact reasons remain unclear

15/01/2026

Dizzy or light headed ?
Have you considered Postural hypotension as a cause
Also known as orthostatic hypotension, this is the temporary dizziness that occurs as a result of a sudden drop in blood pressure with sitting or standing quickly.

When diagnosing postural (orthostatic) hypotension, they’re looking for a drop in blood pressure of 20mmHg or more in the top number (systolic) and 10mmHg or more in the bottom number (diastolic). This usually happens within about three minutes of standing up after lying down for five minutes.This drop happens because the body’s automatic blood pressure reflex isn’t working properly, your fluid levels are low, or sometimes because of medication side effects.

People often experience symptoms because the brain isn’t getting quite enough blood flow when they stand. This can cause dizziness, light-headedness, or even blackouts — though some people don’t feel anything at all. Unfortunately, it can lead to frequent falls, which increases the risk of injury, hospital visits, and complications.

Physiotherapy can play a really helpful role in managing postural hypotension. Treatment focuses on exercises, smart movement strategies, and simple lifestyle tweaks to help control the sudden drops in blood pressure. We often recommend gentle leg and ankle exercises (like ankle pumps) before standing, taking your time when changing positions, staying well hydrated, sometimes increasing salt (if medically appropriate), and using compression garments. All of these help improve circulation, support your nervous system, and reduce dizziness and fall risk so daily life feels safer and steadier.

14/01/2026

Discover the Benefits of Clinical Pilates for Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention
Pilates is an exercise technique, which focuses on gentle strengthening, balance and flexibility. "Clinical Pilates" is a modified form of therapeutic exercise used by Physiotherapists to assist in your rehabilitation and the prevention of musculoskeletal injuries.

It is an ideal rehabilitation tool, incorporating postural re-alignment with spinal stability. We strive to treat your symptoms and to correct the causative factors and thus prevent further problems.

By addressing all components of the presenting injury, our individualized Clinical Pilates sessions aim to correct abnormal postures and movement patterns to reduce and prevent pain long term.

12/01/2026

If Your Shoulder Has Been Complaining… This Update Is Full of Answers.
All things shoulder

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09/01/2026

Been sitting too long on holidays at the computer.
We love this blog as desk posture is important at home or work

Trusted physiotherapy care in Adelaide’s western suburbs. Hindmarsh Physiotherapy Clinic offers expert treatment, hands-on therapy, rehabilitation…

09/01/2026

Dizziness isn’t always “just in your head” but your mind and body are closely connected.

Dizziness is often linked with a reduced ability to cope during periods of anxiety or low mood. When stress, anxiety or depression are present, certain thought patterns can amplify physical responses in the body and dizziness is one of the most common symptoms people experience.

The good news?
When we address both the physical systems involved in balance and the factors that affect how your body responds to stress, symptoms can often improve.

If dizziness is affecting your confidence, daily activities or quality of life, you don’t have to manage it alone. Assessment and tailored treatment can make a real difference.

If this sounds familiar, support is available 💙