PhysioFit Health

PhysioFit Health Knee arthritis physio in Brisbane. Helping people understand their knees so fear becomes confidence. 18 years experience. Let's listen.

What if your pain is trying to tell you something? PhysioFit Health & Sports Injury Clinic is dedicated to providing current knowledge on treatment for musculoskeletal problems, for the most effective recovery. Our professional experience spans over ten years. During this time we’ve acquired a wealth of knowledge that we enjoy sharing with our patients so they can get the best results.

23/04/2026

Osteoarthritis and your knees ache after a walk. Is that a problem?

It's a common thing I hear from people with knee arthritis - does it mean you've done damage? Does it mean you need to rest?

Short video today - a few thoughts on what you can do.

21/04/2026

Research suggests a large proportion of people diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis haven't tried any structured exercise — even though it's one of the most effective treatments available.

It's not laziness. It's usually fear. Fear of making things worse, of doing it wrong, of being told nothing will help anyway.

Happy to help out if you'd like to know your options - book an appointment, or start with the free guide to help you figure out all the different things that add to your pain.

Free guide: https://physiofithealth.com.au/pain-triggers-oa-knee/
Appointment link: https://physiofit-health.au1.cliniko.com/bookings

20/04/2026

Why 'rest' is often the worst thing for your knee osteoarthritis (OA).

The question last Friday: who's more likely to get knee OA - a runner or a desk worker?

The answer: The sedentary desk worker

Why?

The body is amazingly strong and adaptable. Unlike your muscles, your cartilage doesn't have its own blood supply. It relies on a "squeeze and release" mechanism - much like a sponge - to get nutrients and stay healthy.

- The runner: Is 'feeding' the joint through movement
- The desk worker: The joint is effectively starving for movement

If you’ve been told to "rest" your knee, you might just be letting the sponge dry out.

Want to understand the science of why movement is medicine?

I’ve recorded a 30-minute deep dive on our YouTube channel covering the modern pain science of OA and why your knees are more resilient than you’ve been led to believe.

👇 Link to the full webinar in the comments.

17/04/2026

Who's more likely to end up with knee osteoarthritis (OA)?

The runner or the office worker?

The answer may surprise you.

Drop your guess below
- Runner 🏃‍♂️ or
- Desk Worker 👨‍💻

Answer coming Monday!

16/04/2026

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) and that 'stiff' feeling when you first get out of bed?

It isn't damage.

Overnight, your joint fluid can thicken up—a bit like gravy cooling in the pot. You don't need a new knee; you just need to 'stir the pot' before you stand up.

Stiff knees don't have to be your new normal.

I’ve put together a 30-minute deeper dive into three things that help knee arthritis. No 'wear and tear' talk—just understanding and practical strategies to get you moving without the fear of damage.

Link in the comments.

A lot of people spend years managing knee osteoarthritis on their own — avoiding certain things, resting when it flares ...
15/04/2026

A lot of people spend years managing knee osteoarthritis on their own — avoiding certain things, resting when it flares up, waiting to see if it settles.

Sometimes it does.

Often there's quite a lot that shifts once someone understands what's actually driving the pain rather than just responding to it.

Book your appointment: Tuesdays at the Health Hub, Manly, Brisbane.

15/04/2026

Osteoarthritic knees - I know I promised this webinar a little while ago—I’ve finally got the full session live on YouTube!

To save you time, I’ve pulled out a few 'golden nuggets.' First up: Is your knee starving for movement?

Most people think they’re 'wearing out' their knees by walking. It’s actually the exact opposite. Think of your cartilage as a living sponge. It doesn't have much of a blood supply—it relies on you to move to 'squeeze' nutrients in.

If you stop moving to 'save' the joint, you’re actually starving it.

If you've got 30 minutes and want to hear the 3 things that help with osteoarthritis (OA), the full link is in the comments/bio. 👇

14/04/2026

"I've got knee osteoarthritis and my knees are deteriorating".

I hear this a lot.

And that word — deteriorating — is doing a lot of heavy lifting that it probably shouldn't.

It sounds like a one-way street. But knee arthritis is actually more dynamic than that. There are ups. There are downs. And there are things that genuinely influence how your knee feels and functions.

Short video on this today.

👉Find out what else could be contributing to your knee pain:
https://physiofithealth.com.au/pain-triggers-oa-knee/

13/04/2026

On Friday I asked: when your knee osteoarthritis flares up, what's your first instinct — rest, keep moving, pain relief, or worry?

All of those instincts make sense, and most people have tried all of them at some point.

Here's what tends to surprise people though: gentle movement usually beats complete rest, even during a flare-up.

Not pushing through. Not ignoring what the knee is telling you. Just keeping things gently moving so the joint doesn't stiffen up and the muscles around it stay switched on.

When your knee osteoarthritis flares up and your knees are "playing up," what's your first instinct?🔲 Rest completely🔲 K...
10/04/2026

When your knee osteoarthritis flares up and your knees are "playing up," what's your first instinct?

🔲 Rest completely
🔲 Keep moving gently
🔲 Pain relief
🔲 Worry about what you might have done

No wrong answers — sharing my thoughts on Monday.

09/04/2026

Poor sleep and knee osteoarthritis pain have a relationship most people don't know about.

When sleep is disrupted, the nervous system becomes less able to regulate pain signals. The same knee, on the same day, can genuinely be "playing up" more after a bad night than a good one — not because anything has changed in the joint, but because the system processing the pain is running on empty.

Improving sleep isn't just good general advice.

For knee osteoarthritis, it's part of the treatment.

Ever been told your knee is “just wearing out”?It’s sadly a common message — but it’s not the full picture.How your knee...
09/04/2026

Ever been told your knee is “just wearing out”?

It’s sadly a common message — but it’s not the full picture.

How your knee feels day to day is influenced by a lot more than just what’s showing on a scan.

If that’s something you’ve been wondering about, feel free to stop by the Health Hub in Manly (Manly Village Compounding Pharmacy) at Twilight on Cambridge tomorrow evening.

Questions welcome. No pressure.

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Shop B, Health Hub, 50 Cambridge Parade
Brisbane, QLD
4179

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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https://physiofithealth.com.au/pain-triggers-oa-knee/

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