By Emily Waugh, Physiotherapist When was the last time you thought about your grip strength? For most people, the answer is probably “never”, unless you’ve struggled to open a stubborn jar or carry the shopping. But what if we told you that your grip strength can tell us much more than how strong your hands
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By Selina Rebello, Physiotherapist It’s been just over a year since I joined the team at FOCUS Physio & Co, and the growth I’ve experienced as a physiotherapist in that time has been incredible. But let’s start at the beginning. How did I end up here? As a teenager, I played a lot of netball
By Elka Cruz, Exercise Physiologist Have you ever reached the end of the day and wondered where the time went and what you actually did? Between the chaos of getting the kids to where they need to be, work, emails, meetings, shopping and every other task needing to be done, you somehow managed to keep
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Every year, Exercise Right Week shines a spotlight on simple yet powerful strategies to help you completely change your life. Exercise Right for YOUR Life. This national initiative, powered by Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA), encourages Australians of all ages, fitness levels and health backgrounds to discover how the right exercise can improve
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By Emily Waugh, Principal Physiotherapist | APA Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones in the joints deteriorates over time, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. OA commonly
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Let’s get one thing straight. Movement doesn’t have to look like a 6am bootcamp, a matching activewear set, or someone yelling “one more rep” while you question your life choices. Sometimes… it’s just a walk. A stretch between tasks. A dance in the kitchen while the kettle boils. A “I’ll park further away because I
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Sore, stiff hands can quietly start interfering with everyday life. Opening jars becomes frustrating. Writing feels harder. Typing, cooking, gardening or knitting might leave your hands aching. Hand osteoarthritis is common, especially as we get older. While it’s a long-term condition, that doesn’t mean you’re stuck with worsening pain or losing function. With the right
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The return to sport and pre-season training is an exciting time, but it’s also when we see the highest number of preventable sports injuries. Whether you’re getting back into local football, netball, cricket, soccer, running, or gym training, how you return to sport matters. Rushing back after a break or increasing training too quickly can
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The end of December has a funny way of slowing us down just enough to hear ourselves think. It’s that gentle pause between what was and what’s next. A chance to look at where your body is at, what it’s been whispering (or shouting) at you all year, and how you actually want to feel
As the Australian summer rolls in, most of us naturally ramp up our movement. Morning runs before work, laps at the pool, weekend hikes, summer sport, or simply getting back into the habit of training outdoors because it finally feels good again. But the heat brings its own rules. And when it comes to muscles,
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