Advanced Physiotherapy and Injury Prevention

29/09/2025

Why Building and Maintaining Muscle Mass from Your 30s Onward Is Essential
As a women’s health physiotherapist, one of the most important messages I can share is this: your muscle mass is your long-term health investment. From your 30s onward, and particularly during the menopause transition, preserving and building muscle becomes critical—not just for strength, but for your overall wellbeing.
https://www.newcastle-physiotherapy.com.au/n/why-building-and-maintaining-muscle-mass-from-your-30s-onward-is-essential/

25/09/2025

Navigating Perimenopause & Beyond 💕

Perimenopause or menopause bringing unexpected changes? You're definitely not alone — and you don’t have to go through it without support.

Join us for a practical and empowering evening designed to help you better understand what’s happening in your body, and how to feel more confident and in control through this stage of life.

📅 Tuesday, 30th September
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Advanced Physiotherapy
💲 Only $10
✨ Limited spots available – reserve yours today: https://bit.ly/navigatingperimenopauseadvanced

Advanced Physiotherapy is a physio clinic in Warners Bay, Newcastle, specialising in Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, Exercise Physiology & Women's Health.

22/09/2025

The Unsung Roles of Muscle Through Menopause—It’s Not Just About Strength
We often think of muscle in terms of strength and movement—but it plays so many more behind-the-scenes roles, especially as we transition through menopause. As a physiotherapist, I’ve seen firsthand how understanding these hidden benefits of muscle can completely transform how women approach their health.
https://www.newcastle-physiotherapy.com.au/n/the-unsung-roles-of-muscle-through-menopause%e2%80%94its-not-just-about-strength/

15/09/2025

When Wrist Pain Is More Than Just a Sprain
A Small Joint with Big Problems

Wrist pain is surprisingly common, especially in people who use their hands a lot — including office workers, gym-goers, tradies, and carers. While many assume it’s “just a sprain,” wrist pain can stem from overuse injuries, tendon problems, or joint instability. Left untreated, it can lead to chronic issues that affect everyday tasks like typing, lifting, cooking, or gripping. Wrist pain accounts for thousands of GP and physio visits each year, and it’s a growing issue in our device-driven world.
https://www.newcastle-physiotherapy.com.au/n/when-wrist-pain-is-more-than-just-a-sprain/

08/09/2025

How to Prevent Hamstring Strains
A Painful and Persistent Injury

Hamstring strains are one of the most common injuries in running and field sports like football, rugby, and athletics. They account for up to 20% of all sports injuries, and they’re well known for one thing — coming back. In fact, up to one-third of hamstring injuries reoccur, often within the first few weeks after returning to sport. This results in missed games, extended rehab, and high treatment costs, both for athletes and weekend warriors. But the good news? Hamstring strains are largely preventable with the right training.
https://www.newcastle-physiotherapy.com.au/n/how-to-prevent-hamstring-strains/

01/09/2025

Osgood-Schlatter in Active Kids: A Growing Pain
A Common Cause of Knee Pain in Young Athletes

Osgood-Schlatter disease is a frequent reason for knee pain in active children and teens, especially those going through a growth spurt. It typically affects kids aged 10 to 15, and is more common in sports that involve running, jumping, or rapid changes in direction — like soccer, basketball, and athletics. It can affect up to 1 in 10 active children.
https://www.newcastle-physiotherapy.com.au/n/osgood-schlatter-in-active-kids%3a-a-growing-pain/

01/09/2025

Headaches from the Neck? Yes, It’s a Thing
A Hidden Trigger for Headaches

Many people don’t realise that some headaches actually start in the neck. These are called cervicogenic headaches, and they’re more common than you might think. They often affect office workers, manual labourers, and anyone who holds their head in awkward positions for long periods — like driving, scrolling on phones, or looking at screens. Cervicogenic headaches make up around 15–20% of all headaches, and they lead to lost productivity, increased stress, and frequent use of pain medications — adding to both personal and community healthcare costs.
https://www.newcastle-physiotherapy.com.au/n/headaches-from-the-neck-yes-its-a-thing/

01/09/2025

ACL Tears: From Injury to Comeback
A Major Blow for Active People

An ACL tear is one of the most serious injuries in sport. It affects the anterior cruciate ligament, a key stabiliser in the knee. These injuries are especially common in sports that involve cutting, pivoting, or sudden stops, like soccer, basketball, netball, and skiing. In Australia, around 14,000 ACL reconstructions are performed each year — one of the highest rates in the world. The cost to the community is huge: surgery, rehab, time off work or sport, and the long-term risk of knee arthritis later in life.
https://www.newcastle-physiotherapy.com.au/n/acl-tears%3a-from-injury-to-comeback/

10/08/2025

Heel Pain and Plantar Fasciitis: Stepping into Trouble
Why that first step in the morning hurts — and what you can do about it
Do you wake up and feel a sharp pain in your heel when you take your first few steps? You’re not alone. This is one of the classic signs of plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. It affects about 1 in 10 people at some point in their life, especially runners, people who are on their feet all day, and those who are overweight.
https://www.newcastle-physiotherapy.com.au/n/heel-pain-and-plantar-fasciitis%3a-stepping-into-trouble/

03/08/2025

Core Strength and Back Support: What’s the Link?
Why training your middle helps protect your back
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit a physiotherapist — but did you know that weak core muscles are often a big part of the problem? Research shows that people with chronic low back pain often have poor core stability.
https://www.newcastle-physiotherapy.com.au/n/core-strength-and-back-support%3a-whats-the-link/

27/07/2025

Shin Splints: What’s Causing That Ache?
Why your shins hurt after running — and how to stop it
If you’ve ever taken up running or started a new exercise routine and felt a dull ache in your lower legs, you’ve probably had shin splints. This condition is very common in runners, dancers, and athletes starting pre-season training. It accounts for up to 20% of running injuries and is especially common in people who increase their training too quickly. While shin splints often settle with rest, they can turn into longer-term problems — like stress fractures — if ignored. That means lost fitness, missed sport, and time off work or school.
https://www.newcastle-physiotherapy.com.au/n/shin-splints%3a-whats-causing-that-ache/

09/06/2025

Knee Pain from Running: What You Need t
Why runners often feel it in the knees — and how to stay pain-free
If you're a runner, chances are you've experienced knee pain at some point. In fact, knee pain is the most common running injury, making up about 40% of running-related problems.
https://www.newcastle-physiotherapy.com.au/n/-knee-pain-from-running%3a-what-you-need-t/