So, you strained your hamstring. It was painful. It’s been a few days and the major pain has subsided. Now that it’s feeling better, you feel eager to get back to all the things you need and want to do – jobs around the house, running around with children and pets, playing sports… And we …

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How to power up your jumping abilities.  Are you looking to boost your jumping abilities? Whether you’re an athlete aiming to enhance performance, a dancer wanting to add more height to your leaps, or just someone who wants to impress nieces and nephews at the next family gathering with an epic leap; increasing your power …

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Here at TM Physio we’re often asked about our favourite exercises. We always say that the answer depends on the patient! We provide personalised treatment plans that include a tailored exercise program. But – confession time – we do have a few favourites when it comes to strengthening the upper back. (Shhhh – it’s a …

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Serving Up Relief A Comprehensive Guide to Tennis Elbow and Physiotherapy Tennis elbow, clinically known as lateral epicondylitis, is a bothersome overuse injury that can disrupt daily activities and mess with your game. While the name suggests a tennis-related origin, this condition can affect individuals engaged in any sort of repetitive arm movements – painting, …

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Managing Sciatica:  Guidance from Our Physiotherapists  Are you struggling with sciatica pain? Don’t let it hinder your daily activities any longer. The dedicated physiotherapists here at TM Physio are here to help you Managing your Sciatica and find relief and regain control of your life. Call us today on 6282 5898 to schedule an appointment and start …

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Strength and flexibility – they’re two sides of the same coin. But the interplay between the two is often misunderstood. And even when you know it all, getting everything in balance can be tricky. If you’d like help with a muscle that’s too tight or too weak or both give us a call on 62549889. …

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Understanding Iliotibial Band Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide to Lateral Knee Pain Introduction:   Our bodies are funny things sometimes. We feel a pain somewhere, for example in our knees, so we assume there’s something wrong with our knees – logical right? But often the source of the pain is not the same as the site of …

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As the festive season approaches, it’s a time for joy, celebration, and reflection. While it can be a time full of hustle and bustle, it can also be an opportunity to step away from our regular habits and routines and introduce some reinvigorating lifestyle changes – changes that will benefit your physical and mental health. …

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If you’ve ever experienced lower back pain, this is for you. Firstly, know that you’re not alone – it’s one of the most common complaints worldwide. The physiotherapists at TM Physio are here to shed some light on what might be causing that discomfort and how they can work their magic to help you find …

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The hip flexors are a group of muscles that play an important role in the movement and stability of the hip joint. The primary hip flexors are the psoas major (pronounced ‘sow-ass’) and the iliacus (known collectively as the ‘iliopsoas’) and the rectus femoris (one of the quad muscles). Together they help you bend your …

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When most people think of diabetes they think about insulin shots, glucose jelly-beans and blood sugar monitoring devices. Perhaps physio and exercise isn’t the first thing they think of. But maybe it should be. Whether a patient suffers from Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, physio and exercise physiology can help them manage their condition …

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What are the glutes anyway? The gluteal muscles (The Glutes) are a group of muscles located in the buttocks.  They play an important role in the movement of the hip joint and the stabilisation of the pelvis. There are three main muscles in the gluteal region: the gluteus maximus (which is quite impossible to say …

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Calf strains are a common injury.  So, whether you’re experiencing dull aching pain during or after exercise or a sudden debilitating pain after a sudden movement, it is time to get in touch. Rest assured, there are several things that we can do to help you heal. What Is a Calf Strain? If the muscles …

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We all know the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle. And many of us have taken note and even acted, cramming gym sessions and home workouts into our busy lives. These intentional exercise sessions are vital for your health. As physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists, we advise you to keep doing them! But what if that’s not …

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Christmas is coming. Hooray! And with it often comes too much food and drink leaving many of us feeling stuffed, sluggish and soooooooooo not looking forward to dieting in January. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Many traditional Christmas foods like turkey and salmon, seasonal roast vegetables, cherries and cranberries are superfoods, so …

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 Have you ever wondered why your physiotherapist is making you all colourful with stretchy tape during your appointment? Read on for some answers on Kinesiology Tape! What is kinesiology Tape? As physiotherapists, we use a range of treatment methods to help increase your mobility or improve stability and proprioception as you recover from an injury, …

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Are you an avid netball or basketball player? There’s a good chance you have had a lateral ankle sprain (or anterior talo-fibular ligament (ATFL) sprain) at some point! The classic ‘rolled ankle’ is one of the most common sports injuries. However, this common injury doesn’t just occur on the sporting field. It can be caused …

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Movement…it seems so simple, right? The human body is made to move, but more than 50% of adults don’t meet Australian physical activity guidelines. Whether it’s walking, swimming, pilates, yoga or weightlifting — it is crucial to keep active. After all, movement is medicine!  Benefits Of Movement  Pain reduction: most people don’t realise that movement …

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When you think hamstrings what comes to mind? Tightness? I can’t touch my toes? I tore mine and it’s never been the same? The hamstrings are important muscles that people unfortunately do tend to associate with tightness and hamstring injuries. However, it’s not all doom and gloom – if looked after properly, your hamstrings will …

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Ligaments are bands of collagen tissue that connect bones to bones. You have approximately 900 ligaments in your body, and their main job is to stabilise a joint and provide sensory information to the brain that is important for mobility. So, if you damage one (Ligament sprains, it could cause quite a few problems! What …

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