Eliza Leslie - Physiotherapist

03/03/2026

Metabolic health matters — for pain, recovery, and long-term musculoskeletal health 🧠💪

When we talk about pain, muscles, tendons, and joints, we often focus on where it hurts.
But what’s happening systemically matters just as much.

Poor metabolic health (low fitness, insulin resistance, chronic inflammation) can contribute to:
• Increased pain sensitivity
• Slower tendon and muscle healing
• Reduced strength and tissue quality
• Greater risk of persistent pain

On the flip side, improving metabolic health through regular aerobic exercise and progressive strength training can:
✔ Reduce systemic inflammation
✔ Improve muscle and tendon structure
✔ Increase pain tolerance
✔ Support better long-term outcomes from physiotherapy

This is why rehab is rarely just about one body part.
Movement is medicine — and it works from the inside out.

If pain has been lingering, it may be time to look beyond the sore spot and at the whole system.
Target Physio

02/03/2026

What’s been in my rooms in February? 👀
(…while I’ve been swimming 🏊‍♀️)

February kept things interesting with a real mix of presentations, including:
🦵 Achilles tendinopathy
🧠 Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)
🦴 Sacroiliac joint pain
💪 Subluxing shoulder
🦶 Tibialis posterior dysfunction

A good reminder that physiotherapy is never one-size-fits-all - every presentation needs careful assessment, individualised load management, and the right mix of education, exercise, and hands-on care.
If any of these sound familiar (or you’ve been quietly putting something off), you can see me at Target Physio Kenmore ✔️

Target Physio 🏊‍♀️

02/03/2026

Pain isn’t local. Health is systemic. 🧠💪

Your muscles, tendons, and joints don’t exist in isolation — how your body functions overall affects how well they heal and how much pain you feel.

Improving aerobic fitness and strength can:
⬇ Lower systemic inflammation
⬇ Improve tendon and muscle quality
⬇ Support faster recovery and reduce pain

Movement is medicine — it works from the inside out.
Target Physio

28/02/2026

💫 February Super Swim – Challenge Complete! 💫
I’m proud to share that I’ve officially completed the Starlight Children’s Foundation Super Swim February Challenge! 🏊‍♀️✨

Final stats:
• Swam 27 out of 28 days
• 34.9 km total
• Shoulder soreness: medium but manageable 💪
• Feeling energised and accomplished 🙌
• $1,326 raised so far for seriously ill children ⭐️

A huge thank you to everyone who has donated and sent words of encouragement — it truly kept me going. And special thanks to the friendly staff and fellow swimmers at Bellbowrie Pool for all the smiles and support along the way.

💛 Donations are still welcome! https://superswim.org.au/e-leslie

I’m just $174 away from my final goal of $1,500 — let’s see if we can get there!
Every lap, every dollar, every cheer makes a difference. Thank you for being part of this journey. 🌟

14/02/2026

Days 11–14 of my Super Swim done ✔️

Another 5.75km down for the Starlight Children's Foundation 💛

Really enjoying my early mornings - the moon still in the sky, soft light coming up, and those beautiful colours that make getting out of bed worth it. There’s something very special about starting the day in the water.

I’m also feeling more energised and focused after my morning swims, which has been a fab bonus as the days add up!

Thank you so much to everyone cheering me on and supporting this cause.

Donations welcome here:
My account - https://superswim.org.au/e-leslie
or my amazing training buddy at - https://superswim.org.au/g-leslie-2

Bellbowrie Swimming Pool

11/02/2026

✨ We are looking for our next superstar physio to join our fantastic team! If the Target values of Kindness, Teamwork and Excellence resonate with you, get in touch! ✨

We are an all inclusive team, with ongoing support and mentoring available.

10/02/2026

Days 8, 9 & 10 ✔️

3.9km done for the Starlight Super Swim 🏊‍♀️✨

Sunday swim finished with a cool-off in the kids’ play area and a surprise rainbow 🌈 — not a bad way to wrap up a hot afternoon.

Back to squeezing swims in around work and school this week. Feeling good, a bit sore, and booked in for a remedial massage tomorrow to keep things moving.

Huge thanks for all the support — donations still welcome 💛

✨ My account - https://superswim.org.au/e-leslie
or my amazing training buddy at - https://superswim.org.au/g-leslie-2

Bellbowrie Swimming Pool

07/02/2026

Days 6 & 7 💦

Two more swims ticked off (1.1km + 1.2km) amongst the chaos of work, sport, and school functions—and still feeling energised and positive!
Huge thank you to everyone who’s cheered me on and shared such lovely support so far 💛
I’m swimming all February for the Starlight Children’s Foundation, helping bring joy and support to seriously ill kids and their families.

Donations very welcome ✨https://superswim.org.au/e-leslie (me)
or my amazing training buddy at - https://superswim.org.au/g-leslie-2

Bellbowrie Swimming Pool

05/02/2026

Day 5 ✔️ Another 1km down 🏊‍♀️

Today’s swim squeezed in between work meetings, extra-curricular pick-ups, grocery click & collect, and a school info night tonight 😅
Feeling genuinely happy to be in the pool every day for the Starlight Children’s Foundation 💛

Donations welcome: https://superswim.org.au/e-leslie

Bellbowrie Swimming Pool

04/02/2026

Day 4 of the Starlight Super Swim 2026 🌟

Early evening swim done 🌅
My training buddy and I hit the pool tonight — 1.5km for me and 750m for G.
Such a beautiful evening and a lovely way to finish the day.

Thank you so much to everyone who has donated already and for all your support — it truly means a lot.
Donations are still very welcome 💛✨ https://superswim.org.au/e-leslie

Bellbowrie Swimming Pool

03/02/2026

Day 3 ✔️

1.2km this morning 🏊‍♀️
A little sore yesterday, questioned my life choices 😅
Pulled up better than expected — feeling GOOD today 🙌
Huge thanks to everyone supporting me with this Super Swim for Starlight Children’s Foundation 💛

Donate here 👉 https://superswim.org.au/e-leslie

Bellbowrie Swimming Pool