Symmetry Physiotherapy

04/09/2025

Physio Fact: Chronic pain is fundamentally different from acute pain.

While acute pain is your body's alarm system - short-term and directly linked to injury or tissue damage - chronic pain can persist for months or even years, often continuing long after the original tissues have healed.

Understanding this difference is crucial because chronic pain requires a different approach to management. It's not just about 'fixing' damaged tissue anymore - it's about retraining your nervous system and developing comprehensive coping strategies.

If you're dealing with persistent pain, know that it's real, it's valid, and there are effective ways to manage it.

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03/09/2025

Pain that lingers does not always mean damage.⁠
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Chronic pain behaves differently, and with the right support, it can be managed.⁠
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In our latest blog, we explore:⁠
🔷Why chronic pain persists⁠
🔷How movement and physio can reduce symptoms⁠
🔷Why a whole-person approach works best⁠
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Pain is real, but you are not stuck with it forever. Speak with your physio about a plan to take control of your chronic pain.⁠
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Read the full blog on our website⁠

https://symmetry.physio/symmetry_blog/understanding-chronic-pain-why-it-persists-and-how-to-manage-it/

Chronic pain does not always mean ongoing damage, but understanding how it works is the first step to taking control and living well. Understanding Chronic Pain: Why It Persists and How to Manage It Pain is the body’s way of telling us something is wrong. But what happens when pain sticks around l...

02/09/2025

Living with pain does not mean living without solutions.⁠
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Physiotherapy is often the first step in managing pain effectively. By identifying the underlying cause, your physiotherapist can create a personalised treatment plan that combines hands-on therapy, exercise and education.⁠
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The goal is not only to relieve your current pain but also improve movement, restore function and help prevent it from coming back.⁠
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Take control of your health with a plan designed for you.⁠
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Book an appointment today and start your journey toward moving well and living with less pain.⁠

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29/08/2025

Meet Jordan Ellis, Symmetry Physiotherapy Junior Sponsored Athlete!⁠
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Jordan is a talented and dedicated baseball player whose hard work has earned him incredible opportunities on both the national and international stage. Most recently, he was selected to travel to Japan with the Under 18 Australian Baseball Team for the World Cup next month, a huge milestone in his journey.⁠
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Jordan has already represented Australia and Victoria, and he continues to impress at club level playing Division One summer league for Geelong. His achievements include being part of the U16 Australian Team, the U18 World Cup Qualifier Squad, and the U18 Australian Selection Camp. He has also earned recognition at club level, taking out a Division One batting award and the BSA Graham Lloyd Award.⁠
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Despite facing an injury setback, Jordy has remained focused and motivated. He is determined to come back stronger, supported by Symmetry Physiotherapy, and keep working towards his dream of playing at the highest level possible.⁠
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We are proud to support Jordy as he takes on the next big step of his career in Japan. Good luck to him and the Aussie squad at the World Cup.⁠
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28/08/2025

Meet Noah Chappie, Symmetry Physiotherapy Junior Sponsored Athlete!⁠
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Noah is a dedicated young athlete from Williamstown with a passion for surf lifesaving and competitive swimming. His commitment to training and competing has already led to some incredible achievements. In 2025, he won the junior Pier to Pub swim, placed 16th in the elite Super Fish race, and was named Victorian team captain for the Interstate Championships.⁠
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Noah has consistently excelled at state and national levels, with highlights including multiple event wins at the Victorian Junior Championships, receiving the Fred Westfield Medal and being crowned Under-13 Water Champion. At the Australian Championships, he placed fourth in the surf race, sixth in the ironman, and 14th in the 2km ocean swim. His swimming achievements also include top-three finishes at state level and representing his school at the Victorian School Associations Competition.⁠
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Motivated by his drive to improve and the support of his coaches, teammates, and family, Noah’s ambitions are to win state and Australian titles and ultimately represent Australia in both open water and pool swimming.⁠
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We are proud to support Noah as he continues pushing limits and chasing big goals in the pool and ocean.

28/08/2025

A splash of red for a great cause!⁠
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Our teams at Symmetry Hoppers Crossing, Taylors Lakes, Ascot Vale and Point Cook got into the spirit of Red Nose Day — wearing red, sharing morning tea and collecting donations.⁠
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Red Nose Day raises awareness and funds to support families impacted by SIDS, stillbirth and miscarriage, and we are proud to be part of the movement bringing communities together for such an important cause.⁠
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A big thank you to our staff and clients who joined in the fun and helped make the day.⁠
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27/08/2025

Standing vs Sitting - The Truth About Work Posture

Think standing all day is better than sitting? Not necessarily.

Both have their pros and cons, but staying in one position too long can lead to discomfort and injury.

In our latest blog, we break down:
🔷Why your body needs posture variety
🔷Common issues from sitting and standing too long
🔷Easy tips to improve your comfort at work

The best posture is your next posture. Speak with your physio about a plan to stay comfortable, mobile, and pain free at work.

Read the full blog on our website
https://symmetry.physio/symmetry_blog/standing-vs-sitting-the-truth-about-your-work-posture/

Sitting or standing all day can both cause problems, your body needs movement, variety, and support to feel its best at work. Standing vs Sitting: The Truth About Your Work Posture We often hear that sitting is the new smoking and that standing desks are the solution. But the truth is more complex.

26/08/2025

Meet Aaron Nguyen, Symmetry Physiotherapy Junior Sponsored Athlete!⁠ ⁠ ⁠
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We're thrilled to introduce Aaron Nguyen, a dedicated high-performance table tennis player, as one of our newest sponsored junior athletes!⁠ ⁠ Aaron is a passionate table tennis player with an incredible drive, bouncing back from COVID disruptions with even more determination. ⁠
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He is currently a member of the U15 Australian National Squad and has represented Australia in international tournaments. He's currently ranked 2nd nationally in U15 Boys and trains approximately 38 hours a week!⁠ ⁠
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Aaron's big goals include aspiring to represent Australia on the world stage. He's also proud of his impressive achievements, including being a gold medallist in U15 Boys Teams at the 2024 Oceania Youth Championships, a bronze medallist in 2024 National Championships U15 Boys Singles, and a gold medallist in the 2025 Table Tennis Australia Tour Sydney for U15 Boys Singles.⁠ ⁠ ⁠
We're excited to support Aaron on his journey as he works hard to achieve his goals on and off the table. ⁠
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Welcome to the Symmetry Physiotherapy team, Aaron!⁠

25/08/2025

Meet Alice Xia, Symmetry Physiotherapy Junior Sponsored Athlete!⁠
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We're thrilled to introduce Alice Xia, a dedicated 13-year-old table tennis player from Box Hill High, as one of our newest sponsored junior athletes!⁠
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Alice is a passionate table tennis player with an incredible drive to be the best in the world. As a current team member of the Australian national team, she thrives on taking on and overcoming challenges.⁠
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Alice is proud of her impressive achievements, including being the 2024 Oceania Hopes girls singles champion, 2024 TTA Tour U15 & U17 girls singles champion, 2024 WTT Darwin U15 mixed doubles champion, 2025 TTA Victoria U21 women's singles champion, 2025 WTT Bangkok U13 girls singles champion, and 2025 TTA Sydney U21 Women's Singles champion. She is arguably the best female junior player in Australia!⁠
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We're excited to support Alice on her journey as she works hard to achieve her goals on and off the table. Welcome to the Symmetry Physiotherapy team, Alice!⁠

22/08/2025

Meet Luca Trevaskis, Symmetry Physiotherapy Junior Sponsored Athlete!⁠
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We're thrilled to introduce Luca Trevaskis, a dedicated 15-year-old AFL player from Williamstown High School, as one of our newest sponsored junior athletes!⁠
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Luca is a passionate football player with an incredible drive. After recently breaking her fibula, she's shown immense determination in her recovery and is motivated to come back stronger than ever to play with her U16s team.⁠
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Luca's goals include fully recovering, improving her skills, becoming a key player, and eventually playing at a higher level, maybe even for the Kangas one day! She's also proud of her two-year grand final winning streak in the Girls Under 16's Division 1 team, playing up an age group in both seasons, and even winning a grand final playing up two age ages in basketball!⁠
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We're excited to support Luca on her journey as she works hard to achieve her goals on and off the field. Welcome to the Symmetry Physiotherapy team, Luca!⁠
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21/08/2025

Meet Lucas Powell, Symmetry Physiotherapy Junior Sponsored Athlete! ⁠
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Lucas is a 13-year-old water polo player from Williamstown High School, where he is part of the SEAL program. His love for water polo drives him to train hard, improve his strength and speed, and chase big goals.⁠
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Lucas is already making waves in his sport, having been selected for the U13 Victorian State Water Polo Team, where he will compete at the National Development Tournament in July. He also plays for Footscray Water Polo and Swimming Club, moving up from U12s to U14s, and continues to build his swimming foundation as a squad swimmer at Elite Swimming Yarraville.⁠
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Motivated by his teammates and passion for the game, Lucas is focused on growing as an athlete and staying strong in the pool. We are proud to support him on his journey. ⁠
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20/08/2025

From reaching for files to lifting timber, your shoulders do more work than you think.⁠
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Overuse, poor posture, or repetitive movement can lead to tightness, weakness, and injury if not managed early.⁠
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In our latest blog, we share practical tips to:⁠
🔷Improve shoulder posture at work⁠
🔷Strengthen and stretch key muscles⁠
🔷Catch small niggles before they become bigger problems⁠
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Your shoulders carry a lot. Let’s help them stay strong, mobile, and pain free.⁠
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Book an appointment with your physio⁠
Read the full blog on our website⁠

https://symmetry.physio/symmetry_blog/why-every-worker-should-care-about-shoulder-health/

From desk jobs to construction sites, your shoulders are constantly working, and looking after them is key to staying pain free and performing well at work. Why Every Worker Should Care About Shoulder Health From reaching for files to lifting heavy tools, your shoulders are involved in almost every....