Spearwood Physio

11/01/2026

Exercise of the month - January 2026
One reason many people struggle with injury or to maintain progress with their exercise plans, is that they don't schedule recovery into their plan.
Recovery or rest days don't have to be passive, active recovery can help you feel better, and supports your body to heal and be ready for your next workout session.
On the days in-between heavy workouts, try Active Recovery techniques such as foam rolling, stretching and gentle walking.

10/01/2026

Have you hit a road block in your exercise plan already?
Here is why so many of us fail to reach our fitness goals - and some tips to help create your own sustainable fitness plan in 2026. Read the blog here: https://spearwoodphysio.com/why-many-fitness-plans-fail/

07/01/2026

Build a Body that Lasts in 2026 🕺
With so many fitness options available both online and face to face, we thought we'd share our top tips to help you get started. Whether you're doing a refresh of your current exercise plan or are starting from scratch, these questions will help you decide where to start. If you want more information, check out our blog that goes into more details here: https://manningphysio.com/new-year-fitness-goals/

29/12/2025

22/12/2025

🌟 Product Spotlight: Therabands! 🌟

Looking for a versatile, portable, and highly effective piece of exercise equipment? Look no further than our Therabands!

We use these fantastic resistance bands extensively in our exercise prescription, and they are perfect for strength training, rehabilitation, and stretching. They are also brilliant for when you need portable resistance while traveling or a simple solution for an effective home workout!

🌈 Choose Your Challenge: Resistance Levels

Our Therabands come in different colors, each corresponding to a different resistance level:

1-Meter Cut Strips (Perfect for longer movements and custom lengths):
Red: Light resistance
Green: Medium resistance
Blue: Hard resistance
Black: Extra Hard resistance
Looped Pieces (Great for lower body work and dynamic movements):
Red: Light resistance
Green: Medium resistance

💲 Pricing:
Cut-Off Strips: Only $7 per meter
Looped Pieces: Only $9 per loop

Stop by today and pick up the perfect Theraband to level up your routine! 💪

15/12/2025

☀️ December Exercise of the Month: The Water Workout! 💦

Beat the heat and dive into our December Exercise of the Month: Water-Based Exercise! Perfect for those hot Perth days when exercising outside feels impossible.

Did you know that moving through water can provide anywhere from 4 to 42 times the resistance of the same movement through air? This is why water is an incredible low-impact, high-resistance training environment!

This summer, as the weather heats up, why not try:
🏊 Swimming laps or walking/running through waist-high water for cardio.
💪 Using specific water weights for upper body strength (like chest press) or lower body exercises (like hip abduction).
🦵 Water kicking - it's great for strengthening the front and back of your thighs!

The added bonus? You get a powerful workout while staying wonderfully cool!

You can find great aquatic facilities nearby at: Riverton Leisureplex, Vic Park Aqualife, and Booragoon Leisureplex.

What's your favourite pool exercise? Let us know below!

09/12/2025

Almost time for New Year's resolutions and new fitness goals?

Before you join another challenge, app, or subscription, take a moment to check whether it’s actually right for your body, your goals, and your personality.
Our physios break down the key questions that help you choose sustainable exercise - not another quick fix.

Read our latest blog on some things to consider first
https://spearwoodphysio.com/new-year-fitness-goals-what-to-consider-before-you-commit/

Setting New Year fitness goals? Spearwood Physio explains how to choose a safe, effective exercise program that fits your body, goals, and lifestyle.

27/11/2025

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from Spearwood Physio!

To our wonderful client community: We are incredibly grateful for the trust you place in us and the opportunity to partner with you every day on your health journey. Thank you for showing up, working hard, and inspiring us with your commitment to feeling your best!

We love the "Be Thankful" poem (in the image) as it reminds us to be grateful not just for the easy things in life, but for the challenges too—giving us a healthy perspective. This line especially resonates with our work:

"Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow."

We are grateful for being able to partner with you through the difficult times of injury and seeing you grow stronger.

Let us know in the comments below something you're grateful for!

19/11/2025

🥳Happy International Men's Day! Your well-being is the foundation of your greatest contributions.🥳

We celebrate the men in our community who consistently show up: the positive role models, the devoted fathers, the supportive partners, and the patient mentors. The quiet dedication you bring to your family and community roles is invaluable, and we encourage you to keep moving for many years to come.

To be that reliable presence—to stay physically capable, emotionally balanced, and truly present—requires self-care, not silence.

Self-care takes many different forms. For many men, that includes participating in sports like a five-a-side match, hitting the golf course, or training for a marathon. Sport plays a huge role in men's lives—it's about fitness, friendship, and a vital mental break.

Here at Spearwood Physio, we see the value men bring to the community and their families, and we celebrate the role of sports and the joy it brings to so many lives.

We also understand how an injury can keep men on the sidelines. This International Men’s Day, we encourage those men on the sidelines to get back on the field. Come see one of our friendly physios who can assess your injury and help set you on a path back to participating in sport and doing the things you love.

Don't let pain or stiffness steal your presence. Book a check-up with us today. We're here to help you manage the physical burdens so you can focus on being strong, healthy, and fully present for the people who need you.

We also want to celebrate the awesome men right here in our clinic, Lucien and Scott. For the value they bring to the team, their perspective, knowledge, and dedication to helping every patient move well and live better!

15/11/2025

Introducing the Otago Exercise Programme (OEP)
We are excited to announce that all our Physiotherapists are now offering the Otago Exercise Programme (OEP).

What is the OEP? It is an evidence-based program specifically designed for improving strength and balance in people aged 65+ with a history of falls or a high risk of falls.

Proven Results: The OEP has consistently shown to reduce falls by 35% compared to no intervention or usual care.

How it Works: It is a structured, yet individualised program conducted over a 12-month period. A Physio assesses your current strength and balance, sets up a home program (3 days/week), and provides follow-up appointments at set intervals for progression and reassessment.

Action: If you or someone you know has had a fall in the past 12 months, or is unsteady on their feet, we highly recommend they see one of our physiotherapists for an assessment and OEP prescription.