Peak Physio

Peak Physio Physiotherapy for sports, spinal, headaches, post-surgical, pelvic floor dysfunction, continence, pilates and more

📈 One of Australia's fastest growing physiotherapy providers
🎯 Physiotherapy, Pilates, Vestibular, Sports, Balance, Women's Health & More
👨🏻‍💻 Online physio available worldwide 🌎
📍 Newcastle, New Lambton, Rutherford, Budgewoi

20/02/2026

Sore back from sitting at a desk all day? 💻
Try this quick “Desk Work Edition” mobility flow to ease stiffness and improve posture:

⭐ Cat/Cow
⭐ Bow & Arrow
⭐ Glute Stretch
⭐ Flat Back Stretch
⭐ Wall Angels

Save this for your next work break and give your spine some relief.

19/02/2026

Meet the team and say hello to Laura, one of our friendly physios 👋😊 Laura brings a thoughtful and individualised approach to her work and enjoys supporting people to work towards meaningful goals in a way that suits them 🧠💪✨ She loves working with people of all ages and abilities and values building strong connections along the way 🤝🌱

Outside the clinic, Laura enjoys staying active and social 🏀🏕️☕ You might find her playing basketball, heading off camping, or catching up with friends for a relaxed coffee and chat 🌿😄

A systematic review from van Poppel et al., 2021 brought together findings from multiple studies to explore risk factors...
18/02/2026

A systematic review from van Poppel et al., 2021 brought together findings from multiple studies to explore risk factors for overuse injuries in runners 🏃‍♂️📚🦵📊✨ The review highlighted that short distance and long distance runners can present with different risk profiles, influenced by factors such as previous injury history, age, running experience and weekly training volume​. 👟🌱📈🤝🧠

Have a look at the full breakdown on our Arcane Physio website.

👉 https://arcanephysio.com/research/injury-risk-across-running-distances/

17/02/2026

When working with anterior shoulder pain, smart exercise selection matters.💡✨ These shoulder-friendly Pilates reformer exercises are carefully selected to promote strength in surrounding structures whilst limiting shoulder joint compression and discomfort. 💪
🌟Straight Arm Extensions
🌟Rows
🌟Bicep Curls
🌟Single Arm Offering with Thoracic Rotation
🌟Tricep Extensions
🌟Shoulder External Rotations
🌟Shoulder Internal Rotations
If kneeling exercises cause knee discomfort, these exercises can be performed seated on a box!

17/02/2026

Keep Your Balance Strong at Any Age

Balance isn't just about standing still—it's about training your body to respond to movement safely and smoothly. These 5 exercises are great for building better balance and body awareness, especially as we age.

Here's what to try:
🧍 Heel-Toe Stance
🚶 Heel-Toe Walk
🕺 Marching in Place
🙂 Feet Together with Head Turns
🦶 Single Leg Stand (1-finger support!)

Set up near a wall, chair or bench for support if needed 🪑 Your safety always comes first 🛡️

16/02/2026

💪 Meet Zac! He’s all about helping people move well and live actively 🌟 Whether in the clinic or out in the wild, Zac is always exploring ways to stay connected to movement and health. Outside of work, he’s often birdwatching 🐤, out in nature 🏞️, lifting weights 🏋️ or dreaming up his next travel plans 🌍

13/02/2026

A quad strain doesn’t have to keep you completely sidelined 🛑 With strategic movement and the right exercises, it’s possible to stay active while promoting healthy recovery 💪🌱

We’re sharing a few beginner-friendly exercises aimed at gently loading the quadriceps without overdoing it 💡🧘‍♂️ Keep it slow, stay consistent, and let movement be part of your progress 📈🔥

12/02/2026

Tight hips?
Hip flexor tightness and pain can sometimes be linked to weakness or overload in these muscles 🦵. These exercises help both strengthen and gently lengthen tight, weak, or painful hip flexors 💪:

Early-stage isometric exercises for painful hip flexors:
🔵 Banded hip flexion holds
🔵 Supine isometric holds

Intermediate exercises for strength through range:
🔵 Mountain climbers
🔵 Seated banded march

Advanced exercises for control in lengthened positions:
🔵 Seated leg lifts

Simple stretch (avoid aggressive stretching if symptoms are acute):
🔵 Hip flexor release with block

Big announcement for 2026 as Peak Physio partners with New Lambton Football Club juniors mens and womens teams 🎊⚽🤝🔥💙⚡We’...
12/02/2026

Big announcement for 2026 as Peak Physio partners with New Lambton Football Club juniors mens and womens teams 🎊⚽🤝🔥💙⚡

We’re proud to support the club’s commitment to inclusive football pathways for young players while celebrating growth and development across both boys and girls competitions 📣🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️⚽🌈🙌

10/02/2026

Creating stable knees starts with challenging the right muscles in the right way 🧠🦵

Exercises like reverse lunges with banded resistance train your knees to stay strong against external forces, improving control with every rep 💪 Pair them with terminal knee extensions for focused quadriceps work that supports your movement in walking, running and lifting 🏃‍♀️🔥
Add variety and power with skaters, monster walks, and elevated single-leg glute bridges to target glutes and hamstrings while building balance and coordination 🎯
These moves are functional, accessible and easy to fit into your weekly routine 🕒

10/02/2026

Meet Mia 🙌
Mia is a passionate physio who brings great energy, warmth, and enthusiasm to the clinic every day 💙✨ She has hands on experience working as a Sports Trainer for local netball teams and as an Allied Health Assistant in the disability sector 🏐🤝🌱

Mia loves working with a wide range of people and enjoys supporting everything from sporting participation to staying active and engaged later in life 🏃‍♀️🌿 Outside of work, she enjoys Pilates, coastal camping adventures, and spending quality time with friends and family 🧘‍♀️🏕️☀️💫

08/02/2026

Core strength goes way beyond abs! 🌟 It's the foundation for better balance, posture, and spinal support. A strong core helps you move with confidence, stability, and control in everyday life.
Ready to fire up your core safely and effectively? These physio-approved exercises are a great place to start:
✔️ Bird Dog
✔️ Toe Taps
✔️ Dead Bug
✔️ Hollow Hold
Move mindfully and feel the difference! 🙌✨

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Newcastle, NSW
2300

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Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm

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We are Health Professionals that aim to support injury, dysfunction, and healing through hands on treatment, patient education, and rehabilitation, to return you to maximal function with confidence. We take a holistic approach to health, injury, rehabilitation and general well being.

We provide Physiotherapy for sports, spinal, headaches, post-surgical, pelvic floor dysfunction, continence, pilates and more.