PhysioChoice Stafford

21/04/2026

What's for dinner?
Check out one of my fav sites and tonight's request from my daughter for a hearty healthy dinner option

Ratatouille is a French Provencal vegetable stew that's bursting with summery Mediterranean flavours! Simple & humble, yet a stunner!

02/04/2026

🐣 Easter Hours Update 🐣
Please note that PhysioChoice Stafford will be closed from Good Friday through to Easter Monday.
We’ll be back and ready to help you move better from Tuesday!
Wishing all our wonderful clients a happy, safe, and relaxing Easter 💛

28/03/2026

🌿 Easter Pilates Special is here! 🐣

Thinking about starting Pilates but not sure where to begin? April is the perfect time to jump in 💪

✨ 1/2 price initial assessments & programs
✨ Buy a 10 pack, get a FREE class

Whether you’re recovering from injury, building strength, or just want to move better—we’ll guide you every step of the way.

Already loving your Pilates? Now’s the perfect time to upgrade your program and stay consistent 🙌

📅 Available for the whole month of April
📍 PhysioChoice Stafford
Phone 38575815

https://www.physiochoice.com.au/practices/stafford

25/03/2026

16/03/2026

Welcome Olivia – Physiotherapist,

We’re excited to welcome Olivia to the team at Physiochoice Stafford! 🎉

Olivia began her physiotherapy career in 2025 after graduating from the University of Otago in New Zealand. She initially worked in Christchurch before relocating to Australia and joining the Physiochoice team.

Olivia is passionate about helping people of all ages regain functional ability and confidence following injury. Having grown up in the ballet community and trained as a dancer from a young age, she has a strong understanding of the physical demands and pressures faced by performing artists.

She has a particular interest in supporting dancers through injury recovery, helping them build the strength, control, and foundations required for long-term success and performance.
Having lived in several cities across New Zealand and spending part of her teenage years in the United Arab Emirates, Olivia values working with people from diverse backgrounds and tailoring treatment to each individual’s goals, experiences, and needs.

Please join us in giving Olivia a warm welcome! 👋

08/03/2026

Hanging out with Michaela Plus Fitness 24/7 Everton Park.

Talk to them about your strength needs!

20/02/2026

🦵 Osgood-Schlatter’s “Growing Pains”?

Is your child or teen complaining of knee pain during sport, running or even after a big growth spurt?

Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common cause of knee pain in active teens and tweens, especially during periods of rapid growth. It often shows up with:
✔ Pain just below the kneecap
✔ Tenderness or swelling at the top of the shin
✔ Increased pain with running, jumping or kneeling

The good news? They don’t always have to stop sport completely — but they may need the right plan.

Our Physiotherapists at PhysioChoice Stafford can help guide recovery and return to sport with:
✅ Appropriate diagnosis
✅ Activity modification advice
✅ Taping or brace support
✅ Strength and stability training
✅ Load management strategies

A few simple tips:
• Avoid pushing through sharp pain
• Reduce high-impact training temporarily
• Keep up strength work (don’t just rest completely)
• Ice after sport if sore

Want to learn more?
📖 Read our blog:
https://www.physiochoice.com.au/blog/is-your-child-experiencing-growing-pains

📅 Book an appointment online:
https://www.physiochoice.com.au/practices/stafford?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22799656025&gbraid=0AAAAADyBftI7pTU8IPP7snxJwxAJ5xWY5&gclid=Cj0KCQiAhtvMBhDBARIsAL26pjFtXIXRX1QYS57jKXqOu0FPmc_55maOSVBCsg4Pt63bG2UKvfbOHBsaAp0CEALw_wcB
Or call us on 📞 3857 5815

Let’s keep your teen active, strong and confident through their growth years 💪

18/02/2026

TERM 1 SPORTS ARE UNDER WAY
🏃‍♂️🏐 Fast-paced. Multidirectional. High demand.
AFL and Volleyball involve:
• Sprinting
• Sudden direction changes
• Jumping & landing
• Repeated overhead or kicking loads
Growing bodies + rapid movements = higher injury risk if load builds too quickly.
Keep Teens Game-Ready:
✔️ Prioritise strength (glutes, core, landing control)
✔️ Build training load gradually after holidays
✔️ Warm up properly — don’t skip it
✔️ Don’t ignore persistent knee, ankle, shoulder or back pain
Early physio input can prevent small niggles becoming season-ending injuries.
PhysioChoice Stafford
Supporting local teens through every season.

11/02/2026

📚🎒 Middle School = Growth Spurts + Heavy Bags + More Sport.

Grades 7–10 are prime time for posture changes, growth-related aches and overload injuries.

3 Smart Habits for Teens:
✔️ Strength > Slouch
2–3 short strength sessions per week (glutes, upper back, core)
✔️ Break the Sit Cycle
Stand, stretch or walk every 30–45 mins during homework
✔️ Load Smart
Backpack under 10–15% body weight + gradual return to sport after holidays

Growing bodies fatigue quickly — persistent knee, heel, back or shoulder pain isn’t “just growing pains.”
If your teen is struggling with posture, sport overload or ongoing aches, early physio input can prevent longer-term issues.
📩 Book online or message us at Physiochoice Stafford.

04/02/2026

🎒 Back to School = Back to Busy Bodies 🏃‍♀️📚
With school back, we’re seeing a spike in aches and niggles from heavy backpacks, long sitting days, and the return to sport and dance.
Physio tips to keep kids moving well this term:
✔️ Backpack weight should be