Resources & recovery guides
Practical, physio-written guides on common injuries, surgery recovery timelines, and how Medicare, health funds and Workers Comp actually work — so you understand your condition and your options before your appointment, and can keep track of your recovery between visits.
MusculoskeletalLower back pain: when it's time to see a physio
Most back pain settles on its own — here's how to tell the difference between "give it a few days" and "get it assessed."
Post-SurgeryRecovering from ACL surgery: a week-by-week timeline
A realistic look at what rehab actually involves from week one through return to sport, and why the milestones matter more than the calendar.
Medicare & FundingBulk-billed physio: are you eligible for a CDM plan?
Chronic Disease Management plans can cover part of your physio cost under Medicare — here's who qualifies and how to ask your GP.
Medicare & FundingIs dry needling covered by Medicare or my health fund?
What's actually claimable, what isn't, and how HICAPS on-the-spot claiming affects the price you pay at checkout.
Sports InjuryReturning to sport after an ankle sprain: what to expect
Why "it doesn't hurt anymore" isn't the same as "ready to play" — the strength and balance markers we check before clearing return to sport.
Workers CompWhat to expect from your first Workers Comp physio appointment
Paperwork, your case manager, and how treatment gets reported — a plain-English walkthrough before you book your first session.
MusculoskeletalFrozen shoulder: causes, treatment and how long recovery takes
Frozen shoulder can take months to resolve — what's actually happening in the joint, and how treatment shortens the painful stages.
Workers CompWhiplash after a car accident: why early physio matters
Delaying treatment after a CTP-claimable accident is linked to longer recovery — what the first two weeks of care should look like.
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