Physiotherapy
Integrated Orthopaedic and Physiotherapy Care: How Your Surgeon and Physio Work as One Team
Key Takeaways Integrated orthopaedic and physiotherapy care means your surgeon, physiotherapist and general practitioner work from one assessment, one plan and one set of milestones. Coordination shows up in checkable ways, including shared notes, consistent advice and a named person to contact when something changes. Australian standards place non-surgical care first for conditions such as…
See MorePost-Surgery Physio in Sydney: What Rehab After Joint Surgery Actually Looks Like
Key Takeaways Rehabilitation usually moves through protection, movement, strength and return to activity, with progression judged by what the joint can do, not the calendar. Sessions combine assessment, prescribed exercise, hands-on treatment and education, while the home program between visits carries much of the work. Emphasis and restrictions change with the joint, so a hip…
See MoreKnee Replacement Recovery Week by Week: The Pattern Physios Recognise
Key Takeaways Most people walk with support within hours of surgery, and the first fortnight is about swelling, wound care and gentle bending. Weeks 3 to 6 restore movement and walking confidence, while weeks 6 to 12 rebuild lasting strength. Driving usually resumes from around two weeks after a left knee in an automatic and…
See MoreDoes Telehealth Physio Actually Work? What the Evidence Says
Key Takeaways Telehealth physio uses secure video to run assessments, coach exercises, and guide recovery from home, and research shows it can work well for many musculoskeletal problems. A 2024 Australian trial found video consultations for chronic knee pain were no less effective than in-person care for pain and function at three months. Telehealth suits…
See MoreWhat Does an Exercise Physiologist Actually Do for Joint Pain?
Key Takeaways An exercise physiologist prescribes movement as treatment, not general fitness, and is trained for painful joints and complex histories in ways a personal trainer is not. Well-judged movement, loading and strength usually help more than rest, since long periods of inactivity leave a joint stiffer and weaker. Care starts with a detailed assessment,…
See MoreHamstring Tendinosis Part 1 – Diagnosis
If you or someone you know has suffered with lingering or recurrent hamstring or glute pain then this article is for you. Hamstring tendinosis can be a real pain in the butt… So in this 2 part series we are going to take a deep dive into what hamstring tendinosis is, how it is diagnosed,…
See MoreBreaking the Cycle of Recurring Injuries [Part 1]
Do you have a pain or injury that just keeps coming back? That’s been on and off for so long that you now just think of it as part of your life? Initially perhaps you thought that you might be able to shake it off quickly and get back to your normal routine, a quick…
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