Expert advice from our physiotherapy team on the injuries we treat every day. You’re not alone, we can help you.

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Tennis Elbow? Here Is Why Your Arm Hurts and How to Actually Fix It
Julian De Rosa Julian De Rosa

Tennis Elbow? Here Is Why Your Arm Hurts and How to Actually Fix It

You go to lift the kettle, grip a shopping bag or shake someone's hand, and that sharp ache hits on the outside of your elbow.

It eases off, you get on with your day, and then the next grip brings it straight back.

If that sounds familiar, you are most likely dealing with tennis elbow, and the reason it is not going away is not bad luck.

Inside: why tennis elbow affects far more than tennis players, why rest alone will not fix the tendon, and how our physio team at PHYZFIT can help you work towards getting on top of it properly.

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Sore Neck From Sitting at Your Desk All Day? Here Is What Is Going On
Julian De Rosa Julian De Rosa

Sore Neck From Sitting at Your Desk All Day? Here Is What Is Going On

You finish a day at your desk, roll your shoulders, and your neck feels like it has been holding up a bowling ball.

It eases off after a stretch, you push through, and tomorrow it happens again.

If that sounds familiar, you are most likely dealing with desk worker neck pain, and the reason it keeps coming back is not just bad posture.

Inside: why desk work quietly wrecks your neck, what to stop doing today to take pressure off, and how our physio team at PHYZFIT can help you work towards getting on top of it properly.

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That Stabbing Heel Pain When You First Get Up? Here's What Your Physio Wants You to Know
Julian De Rosa Julian De Rosa

That Stabbing Heel Pain When You First Get Up? Here's What Your Physio Wants You to Know

You wake up, put your feet on the floor, and the first few steps feel like walking on glass.

It eases off, you get on with your day, and then tomorrow it happens again.

If that sounds familiar, you are most likely dealing with plantar fasciitis, and the reason it keeps coming back is not bad luck.

Inside: why plantar fasciitis rarely goes away with rest alone, the real reason your heel hurts most in the morning, and how our physio team at PHYZFIT can help you work towards getting on top of it properly.

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Your knee pain isn’t going to sort itself out. Here’s what actually going on.
Julian De Rosa Julian De Rosa

Your knee pain isn’t going to sort itself out. Here’s what actually going on.

Knee pain has a way of quietly taking over your life… stairs become a mission, getting up from a chair feels like an effort, and you find yourself favouring one leg without even realising it.

The frustrating part is that it rarely stays the same, which can make it hard to know what to do.

Inside: the most common causes of knee pain and why the knee is often not where the problem starts, what you should not do while it is sore, and how our physio team at PHYZFIT can help you work towards getting on top of it.

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That Sore Shoulder Won't Fix Itself. Here's What Our Physios Want You to Know
Julian De Rosa Julian De Rosa

That Sore Shoulder Won't Fix Itself. Here's What Our Physios Want You to Know

A shoulder that aches through the day, limits what you can lift, or wakes you up at night is not something you should just push through.

Most people are surprised to find out it is rarely just a shoulder problem.

Inside: why shoulder pain so often comes from somewhere else entirely, the signs that mean it needs professional attention, and how our physio team at PHYZFIT can help.

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Still Putting Up With Your Back Pain? Here's Why It Keeps Coming Back
Julian De Rosa Julian De Rosa

Still Putting Up With Your Back Pain? Here's Why It Keeps Coming Back

Still putting up with a sore lower back that flares up, settles, then comes back again?
You are not alone, and it is not just bad luck.
Inside: the 3 most common reasons lower back pain doesn't go away on its own, the warning signs you should not ignore, and how our physio team at PHYZFIT can help support your recovery for good.

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Neck pain won’t fix itself. Here is what actually works.
Julian De Rosa Julian De Rosa

Neck pain won’t fix itself. Here is what actually works.

Waking up stiff, struggling to check your blind spot or getting headaches by 3pm?

That is your neck telling you something is wrong and it is very fixable.

Inside: why neck pain keeps coming back, the surprising link between your neck and your headaches, and what our physio team does differently to get you lasting results.

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Hamstring Strains - Why you shouldn’t ignore minor strains & what to do about it.
Julian De Rosa Julian De Rosa

Hamstring Strains - Why you shouldn’t ignore minor strains & what to do about it.

That sharp grab in the back of your thigh when you pushed off at speed?

Almost always a hamstring strain.

The good news is most cases recover fully with the right rehabilitation, but the re-injury rate for people who return too soon is one of the highest in sport.

Inside: why hamstrings keep tearing in the same spot, why resting until the pain goes is not enough, and the criteria based return to sport program we use at PHYZFIT to get you back safely.

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Teninis elbow - What is it and how does Physio help?
Julian De Rosa Julian De Rosa

Teninis elbow - What is it and how does Physio help?

That nagging ache on the outside of your elbow when you lift a cup, grip the steering wheel or shake someone's hand?

Almost always tennis elbow.

The good news is you do not have to play tennis to get it and it responds well to the right loading program.

Inside: why it affects far more than just tennis players, why rest alone will not fix the tendon, and the progressive rehabilitation approach we use at PHYZFIT to get you back to full grip strength.

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Sciatica: What It Is, Why It Happens and How Physio Gets You Out of Pain
Julian De Rosa Julian De Rosa

Sciatica: What It Is, Why It Happens and How Physio Gets You Out of Pain

That shooting pain from your lower back through your buttock and down your leg? Almost always sciatica.

The good news is the vast majority of cases resolve without surgery and faster than most people expect with the right treatment.

Inside: why the sciatic nerve gets irritated, the mistakes that make it drag on for months, and the hands on rehab approach we use at PHYZFIT to get you out of pain.

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Achilles Tendinopathy: Why Your Heel Hurts and How to Fix It
Julian De Rosa Julian De Rosa

Achilles Tendinopathy: Why Your Heel Hurts and How to Fix It

That stiff, sore heel that aches the moment your foot hits the floor in the morning? Almost always Achilles tendinopathy.

The good news is it responds well to the right loading program, and rest alone will not fix it.

Inside: why the tendon breaks down, why stretching actually makes it worse, and the progressive rehab we use at PHYZFIT to get you back to full training.

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Sharp Heel Pain in the Morning? Here Is What Is Going On
Julian De Rosa Julian De Rosa

Sharp Heel Pain in the Morning? Here Is What Is Going On

That stabbing pain in the heel when your foot hits the floor in the morning?
Almost always plantar fasciitis. The good news is it settles faster than most people think with the right loading plan.
Inside: why it happens, why stretching alone will not fix it, and the exact rehab we use to get you out of pain.

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Shoulder pain that will not settle? Here is how we fix it
Julian De Rosa Julian De Rosa

Shoulder pain that will not settle? Here is how we fix it

Cannot reach overhead, sleep on your side, or lift without a sharp catch?

Shoulder pain is one of the most common things we see in clinic, and almost all of it can be settled without surgery or cortisone.

Inside: how rotator cuff problems really happen, what to do today, and how we get you back to full strength.

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Why your lower back hurts and what to actually do about it
Julian De Rosa Julian De Rosa

Why your lower back hurts and what to actually do about it

Lower back pain is the most googled physio topic in Australia, and most of what people read online is either wrong, scary or both.

In this blog we break down what is actually causing your pain, what to stop doing today, and exactly how PHYZFIT helps you get out of pain and back to living without limits.

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Signs that my child may need an Occupational Therapist.
Occupational Therapy, OT, Children Julian De Rosa Occupational Therapy, OT, Children Julian De Rosa

Signs that my child may need an Occupational Therapist.

Unlocking your child's full potential starts with understanding their unique needs.

In this blog, explore the subtle cues and signs that might indicate that it is time to consider the invaluable support of an Occupational Therapist.

From fine motor challenges to sensory processing issues, discover the insights that can pave the way for your child's brighter future.

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