Up & Active Physiotherapy

06/01/2026

Summer is the best time to enjoy the beach but what if you have lower limb pain? Can you still enjoy the sand between your toes?

Sand walking is hard work! It relies on good strength, stability and endurance. Time at the beach is often the cause of complaints we see in the clinic over summer.

A few good tips to follow:
🔴Avoid the soft sand
🔴Avoid walking on the dunes or slopes - head closer to the water for flat hard sand
🟢Keep to the firm sand (closer to the water)
🟢If you are hitting the beach for a long walk - wear your joggers
🟢If you currently have pain, choose the footpath or boardwalk above the beach for longer walks

05/01/2026

What will have you glued to the TV?

🤩 200 days to go - the journey to continues! Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

31/12/2025

We wish you a happy, successful and healthy 2026!

31/12/2025

Happy Birthday Bec!!

24/12/2025

23/12/2025

I was once told "children in Australia are taught to swim but they aren't taught to run." As a physio I often see children struggling to coordinate their arms and legs, moving with a hunched trunk and arms are everywhere. A few simple drills can make the world of difference to their running. Improving running technique will improve their speed, their jumping, their try scoring, their defence - almost every other sport. It can also reduce their injury risk and improve their confidence. Try some high knee drills at home with your little ones!🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

22/12/2025

Please find our holiday hours below. Highfields will be closed between 24 December and 4 January but our physiotherapy team will still be available in Toowoomba. If you would like to schedule an appointment outside of business hours please head to our website www.upandactive.com.au.

21/12/2025

We have looked at how to improve runners arm technique and how to encourage knee lift. Doing thses drills with the arms overhead holding a stick improves upright posture, opens up the chest to allow better hip and knee clearance. It also increases the body's centre of gravity to activate the core.

21/12/2025

And the winning team is....

HIGHFIELDS! 🏆🏅🎄🎅 The northern hemisphere inspired theme with snow and fireplace won the team the gold. It was a great effort by everyone who chose to participate in our 'recycle and reuse' decorating competition. It is always fun to get into the Christmas spirit.

21/12/2025

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19/12/2025

Today we hosted our staff Sneaky Stealy Santa! 🎅🎅🏻🎅🏼 The team enjoyed lunch together and shared our gifts. The hot items this year were a flowering pot plant, inflatable ottoman and giant vegemite mug!

🎄Merry Christmas!

17/12/2025

A little Christmas cheer across all three clinics 🎄
Our teams at Highfields, Ramsay Street and Taylor Street have been busy decking out their reception spaces.
Drop a ❤️ for the decorations that put the biggest smile on your face!