This month, we’re excited to share updates that support better movement for all ages! Check out our new Preschool Group Therapy Program for kids aged 3–5, and learn how physio can help with quadriceps strains in our latest blog.
Plus, we explore how yoga can support strength and mobility, no flexibility required.
Read one for more, including some updates on what’s been happening in the clinic.
New Preschool Group Therapy Class
Helping Little Bodies Move with Confidence
Is your child aged 3–5 struggling with balance, coordination, or joining in group play? Our Preschool Group Therapy Program is here to help!
Designed and led by experienced paediatric physiotherapist Holly Wright, this program supports children in building strong foundations for movement, play, and social participation.
With small class sizes (maximum 4 children), each session is developmentally tailored to help kids:
- Improve balance, coordination, and strength
- Gain confidence in group activities and social play
- Develop key gross motor skills like running, jumping, and climbing
- Build endurance for everyday physical activities
This 6-week program uses fun, structured play and themed weekly activities, plus take-home exercises for continued progress. It’s ideal for children with delays in gross motor skills, who show poor balance or coordination, or those who tire easily during play.
Please note: This program is not suitable for children with severe cognitive, physical, or behavioural challenges that require one-on-one therapy.
Spaces are limited, and a pre-assessment is required to determine if this class is right for your child. For more information, download the full brochure or contact us at the clinic.
Let’s help your child move, play, and thrive—one step at a time!
Is Your Thigh Saying “No”?
What to Know About Quadriceps Strains and How Physio Can Help
If you’ve ever felt a sharp pain in the front of your thigh during a sprint, workout, or quick movement, you’re not alone. Quadriceps strains are a common injury, especially in sports that involve running, kicking, or sudden changes in direction.
The good news? With the right physiotherapy, most people make a strong, full recovery.
In our latest blog, “Feeling the Strain?”, we break down:
- What causes quadriceps injuries
- How to know if it’s serious
- Why early treatment matters
- And how physio can support your recovery every step of the way
Whether it’s a mild strain or something more significant, understanding what’s going on under the surface can make a big difference in how you heal.
Click here to read the full article and learn how physiotherapy might help you get back on your feet—stronger than ever.
What’s Happening in the Clinic
Renewed & Ready to Act
Our entire physiotherapy team recently completed their first aid certification renewal together. Staying up-to-date with life-saving skills is just as important as staying current with rehab techniques, and this group effort reflects our ongoing commitment to safety, teamwork, and excellence in patient care. Whether in the clinic or out in the community, you can trust that our team is always prepared to act when it matters most.
Update on Our New Space
We’re excited to announce that work is well underway on our new, purpose-built exercise space! We’re on track to move many of our programs there in Term 3.
The upgraded space will offer a more comfortable and functional environment to support your rehab and fitness goals. Stay tuned for more updates!
The Education Quarter
Yoga: It’s Not Just for Bendy People in Lycra
Let’s clear something up: yoga isn’t just for people who can twist themselves into pretzels or enjoy burning incense in their living room. You don’t need to chant or hum (unless you want to). From a physiotherapist’s point of view, yoga is simply a fantastic way to build strength, improve mobility, and move with more control – and that’s something most of us could do with.
If you’re unsure whether yoga is the right fit for you, you can always chat to one of our physiotherapists first – we’ll help you find the right approach for your body. Call us on (02) 9438 1782.
Yoga is often thought of as stretching, but it’s far more than that. It blends controlled movement with breathing and balance. Sound familiar? That’s because it shares a lot of ground with physiotherapy. In fact, many of the principles we use in rehab (posture, joint range, muscle control, and breath awareness) are echoed in a typical yoga class.
You do not have to be flexible to start. In fact, if you’re stiff, tight, or recovering from an injury, yoga might be exactly what you need. These days, there are classes for beginners, older adults, people with arthritis, the chair-bound, post-natal mums, the list goes on. Yoga is for everybody, and for every body.
Here’s why we often recommend it:
- It encourages spinal mobility, which helps counteract the modern desk lifestyle.
- It promotes deep, controlled breathing, which supports your nervous system and may help reduce pain sensitivity.
- It builds strength through range, especially in areas we commonly see as problematic, like the hips, shoulders and trunk.
Yoga is low-impact and endlessly adaptable.
Can’t kneel? There’s a workaround.
Trouble with balance? Use a wall or a chair.
The best teachers will offer alternatives, and nobody expects you to get everything right the first time. Or even the second time. That’s part of the fun.
If you’ve had a recent injury or long-standing issue, chat to your physiotherapist (us!) before you begin. We can help you choose the right class, or suggest postures to avoid at first. But if you’re otherwise fit to try it, go for it. You don’t need special gear or years of experience. Just a willingness to try something new and a sense of humour when your hamstrings protest.
And here’s some exciting news… we’re planning to introduce a yoga class here at the clinic in the future! It will be designed with all of this in mind: physio-informed, beginner-friendly, and tailored to a wide range of needs and abilities. If you’d like to be among the first to know when it launches, let us know and we’ll keep you updated.
So no, you don’t have to be bendy. You don’t have to love herbal tea. And you certainly don’t need to burn incense. But you might just walk out of that first yoga class feeling a little taller, a little calmer, and wondering why you didn’t start sooner.
Still not sure. Call (02) 9438 1782 to speak to one of our physiotherapists. We’d love to help you get started.
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